Sr Principal Program Cost Schedule Analyst

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.

The Aeronautics Systems - Sector Cost Management Financial Team is looking for an energetic and highly seasoned financial analyst to join the team. The Sector Financial team directly supports the AS Cost & Schedule Management Divisions and Programs supporting common tools and processes along with being a direct advisor.  This is a remote opportunity.

Essential Functions:

• Develops, maintains, and updates common processes; supports the development of tools directly related to the Cost Management Financial Teams
• Effectively liaise with stakeholders across multiple functions, particularly communicating financial information to a broad audience with differing needs
• Leads, coordinates, facilitates special projects related to financial functions
• Develops and provides interactive and hands-on and training to the Cost Management Finance teams
• Acts as an advisor to the Cost Management Finance Teams; provides guidance, problem solves, and conducts in-depth research on complex financial related topics
• Briefs financial related topics, recommendations, and solutions at multiple levels (CFOs, VPs, Controllers, Peers)
• Coordinates and supports audits between Sector and the Divisions (SOX, Internal Corporate Audits, etc.)

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with 7 years’ experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 9 years' proven experience in business, finance, accounting, program control and/or similar industry related fields
• Experience with financial forecasting and modeling related to the key financial planning metrics: awards/backlog, income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows
• Understands the financial estimates at complete / profitability package process
• Understanding of labor accounts (Operations/Manufacturing and Engineering), subcontract management, and general procurement
• Advanced excel skills to support the development of complex tools and reports for analysis and deep dives

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in financial forecasting and modeling related to the key financial planning metrics: awards/backlog, income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows
• 3+ years experience developing Long Range Strategic Planning (5 Year planning) related to the key financial planning metrics
• Experience in developing and reviewing financial estimates at complete / quarterly profitability packages
• Experience in Earned Value Management and working with external customer reports (IMPR/IPMDAR, Contracts funds status reports, and other cost/financial customer deliverables)
• Experience with budget, rates, and overhead management
• Basic understanding of taxes
• Detailed orientated with ability to spot financial trends and anomalies
• Ability to perform under minimal direct guidance and achieve job objectives with significant degree of independence
• Excellent written and communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills
• Experience in SAP and/or Oracle Hyperion Planning/Essbase for Financial forecasting (IFAS), Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)

This position reports to Unknown City, FL, USA, however, you are able to work from any of the additional 3 locations listed above.

Salary Range: $94,500 USD - $141,700 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.