Principal Financial Analyst with Security Clearance

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a qualified Principal Financial Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on-site in San Diego, CA, Palmdale, CA or El Segundo, CA supporting the Air Dominance Division. The selected candidate will directly report to the Finance Manager and job responsibilities may include, but not be limited to, the following: Essential Functions: * Supports Monthly/Quarterly Financial Reporting and Planning processes, including financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, and profitability analysis. * Supports development of consolidated program Long Range Strategic Plans (LRSP) and Annual Operating Plans. * Works with the business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics and to support the management & reporting requirements for the program. * Support the management of program financials, including financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, profitability analysis, and working capital analysis (accounts receivable forecasting, unbilled analysis, and aged receivables analysis). * Supports review, analysis, and management of invoicing and collections. * Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation. * Coordinate with the functional business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics. * Support the development of presentations for, and occasionally brief to, Program, Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership. * Supports initiatives and ad hoc requests from Program, Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership. * Interface with business, program, and corporate personnel. Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or industry related fields OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or industry related fields. * Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. * Must have experience with Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint. * Must have data and financial analysis skills, including use and understanding of spreadsheets. Preferred Qualifications: * Prior experience with Northrop Grumman financial planning, reporting and analysis. * Experience with IBM Cognos and Planning Analytics. * Experience with the Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Strategic Plan processes. * Excel experience including Macros, MS Excel (e.g., INDEXMATCH, Pivot tables), and MS PowerPoint skills preferable. * Understanding of US Government procurement and contracting, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR. * Active DOD Top Secret clearance with completed investigation in the last 6 years. We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you? Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself! Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program. Primary Level