Principal Financial Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time ## Description 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 or Palmdale, CA supporting the Air Dominance Division. Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: * 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, and/or industry related field OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related field. * Must have an active U.S. Government 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. * Must have data and/or financial analysis experience. 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 PowerPoint experience. * Understanding of US Government procurement and contracting, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR. * Active DOD Top Secret clearance with completed...