Principal Financial Analyst Security Clearance

Position: Principal Financial Analyst with Security Clearance
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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 is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst to join us in the pursuit of top-tier financial performance to the Strategic C3 Systems (SCS) Business Unit. This position will be located on site in Melbourne, FL and will require being on-site daily inclusive of the following responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

This is a fast-paced high energy environment that requires a self-motivated employee to join the team. The candidate will support the management of the Strategic C3 Business Unit's Discretionary Investments Portfolio including but not limited to:
* Support the day-to-day operations for division Capital, Indirect and Non-Contractual Technical Activity (NCTA) projects to include Marketing and Sales (M&S), Bid and Proposal (B&P), and Independent Research and Development (IRAD)

* The analyst will assist in Capital, NCTA and Indirect activities including: color of money rules, time phasing of the tasks, developing and documenting spend baseline and forecast spend plans, monthly performance measurement, estimate to complete and estimate at complete (ETC & EAC) analysis and updates as well as and variance analysis research and reporting with special attention to Capital Forecasting with a focus on Major Subcontracts, Facilities and General Procurement (GP) developing and reviewing EAC's;

incorporation of changes into the system to maintain Major Subcontract/GP cost and schedule accuracy

* Provide weekly reporting of actuals, variance explanations to management, coordinating IWOs, coordinating and tracking material open commitments, etc.

* Analyst will identify pressures and opportunities, and develop recovery plans as required

* Support the development of monthly presentations and brief to leadership at various levels

* The analyst will support the development of the consolidated Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for Discretionary Investments

* Analyze variances/trend weekly/monthly and develop new methods and process techniques

* Work under minimal supervision while completing various assignments per schedule and elevating potential issues to ensure proper management focus

* Good interpersonal skills while representing the financial team on various projects Basic Qualifications for Principal Financial Analyst:
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business-related experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of stated experience
• Experience with SAP, IBM Cognos software, COBRA
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business-related discipline
• Experience with SAP, IBM Cognos software, COBRA
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Expertise in financial analysis
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively drive projects to completion.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple activities concurrently, able to quickly adapt to multiple demands, shifting priorities, and rapid changes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and keen attention to detail
• Knowledge of…