Financial Analyst - Level 4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: NoDescriptionAt 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 4 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.As a Financial Analyst, you will perform analyses and prepares financial reports to ensure program contracts remain within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters, comply with government cost control requirements, and adhere to applicable accounting guidelines. You will develop and deliver program financial reports for internal and external customers, with a focus on program cost incurrence, material tracking, and labor spending. Our Financial Analyst will proactively identify program cost and schedule risks and support the development and implementation of mitigation actions. This position will support our Proliferated Systems operating unit.This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.In this job, you will:Coordinate and prepare program financial forecasting and reporting, including the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRSP)Monitor, forecast and manage program financing mechanisms such as Accounts Receivable, Advanced Payments, and Accounts PayableSupport audits, reviews, fact-finding and development of program cost estimates, customer proposals, and negotiationsPerform quarterly Estimates at Complete (EAC), analyzing Estimates to Complete (ETC), variances, risk management reserve (MR) and preparing internal and external status reportsDevelop funds run out (FRO) analyses to align program funding needs with government funding availabilityCollaborate with business, functional, and technical staff to address customer requests and briefs financial forecasts and results to Business Unit and Division leadershipOther duties as assignedIf this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of business management, finance, operations or accounting experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of business management, finance, operations or accounting experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of business management, finance, operations or accounting experienceNo clearance required to startProficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPointPreferredQualifications:Experience briefing complex financial performance, analyses and concepts to executive leadershipExperience working with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)Experience with project management software (COBRA), SAP Management Project Systems Module and IBM Business Analytics (Cognos)Aerospace and Defense industry experienceCurious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: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.Northrop Grumman Total RewardsPrimary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00The 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.SummaryLocation: United States-California-Redondo BeachType: Full time