Senior Principal Financial Analyst

Requisition ID : R10175227

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come.

Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way.

Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe.

With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start.

Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a motivated and innovative professional to expand the business management team in Dulles, VA that supports our Satellite Servicing Operating unit.

Selected candidate will assist on multiple programs within the Satellite Servicing Operating Unit with opportunity for career growth in an emerging segment of the space industry.

In office support required minimum Tuesday - Thursday, but could be more depending on specific program demands.

Roles and responsibilities will encompass the following, and vary slightly depending on specific position, program, or business unit to which you are assigned :

• Review and approve changes to performance measurement baseline as required.
• Support internal / external audits, reviews, fact-finding, and negotiation support requested by programs, customers, and company management.
• Perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
• Support the preparation and coordination of financial forecasting and reporting, Annual Operating Plan and Resource Plan.
• Perform cost and schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks.
• Prepare financial inputs to internal reports and presentations.
• Set up cost control system, monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
• Perform program financial analyses and provide both external and internal reporting (s) for Sector programs.
• Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks including : Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis / assessment and visibility reports, development and analysis of estimates to complete.
• Working with Program Management, IPTs, functional business analysts, and CAMs to perform detailed cost / schedule planning, earned value variance analysis, identification of cost / schedule problems, and developing corrective action plans.
• Maintain and provide status and tracking information on customer requests.
• Work cooperatively with the technical staff to address customer requests.
• Examines estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Candidates must be able to make sound decisions in a timely manner, display strong interpersonal skills, and have an agile perspective or compliance protocol mandated by regulated industry.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS REQUISITION.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including :

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work / Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9 / 80. The 9 / 80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience as outlined - OR - a Master's degree with 6+ years of related experience.

An additional 4 years of experience accepted in lieu of a degree.

Additional Basic Qualifications for Both Levels :

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite - specifically high-level Excel skills (including : the ability to insert pivot tables, Vlookup, Xlookup, IF formulas, and conditional formatting, etc.).
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and, innovative behaviors in past projects, roles, or experiences.
• Experience in program finance and accounting which includes EAC control.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Experience with Cobra EVMS.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.

Salary Range : $109,900 - $164,900The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and / or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.