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Financial Analyst - Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman

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Redondo Beach, CA
Top Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$75,800 - $113,800

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Financial Analyst - Level 2 or Level 3 located in Redondo Beach, CA, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Northrop Grumman Intelligence Systems Division (ISD) has an opening for a Principal Financial Analyst on the financial team within the Intelligence & Sensing (I&S) Business Unit (BU). The role will report to the I&S Finance Manager and will be responsible for the financial analysis of the I&S BU and supporting programs.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Strategic planning, reporting, and analysis of key financial metrics (Sales, Margin, Cash, Awards) for the I&S BU. Includes quarterly Estimate-at-Complete (EAC) contract profitability assessment, cash flow/balance sheet management, risk and opportunity assessment
  • Support monthly and quarterly financial deliverables and analysis
  • Support development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) through collaboration with Business and Program Management
  • Perform ad-hoc exercises for financial impact/profitability analysis
  • Collaborative work style: ability to interface with different functions and levels of leadership both within and outside of the BU
  • Operate in a dynamic environment with competing priorities, while maintaining attention to detail
  • Other duties as assigned


This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:
  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics (or related field) - OR - Master's degree with 0 years of professional experience.
  • Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
  • High proficiency with MS Office tools, especially Excel


Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics (or related field) - OR - Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics (or related field) - OR - PhD with 1 year of professional experience in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics (or related field)
  • Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
  • High proficiency with MS Office tools, especially Excel


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Northrop Grumman Space Systems financial reporting tools (SAP, Cobra, Cognos/NGFP)
  • Financial analysis and reporting including development of forecast, profitability, and cash flow analysis
  • Prior experience in the aerospace & defense industry
  • Analytical; makes recommendations using acquired data and experience
  • Detail and results oriented; ability to deliver timely and accurate results under time sensitive conditions
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills


Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

The 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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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