Essential Functions:

• Prepare and analyze financial reports and communicate recommendations to management in a clear, organized summary

• Analyze weekly data and provide direction to management to balance risk and cost targets

• Provide monthly / quarterly reporting and analysis to support business processes

• Use financial reporting and provide analysis of key metrics to direct management toward areas of improvement or to surface operational issues

• Responsible for continuous improvement and process efficiencies

• Perform special projects related to financial and budget analysis

• Working knowledge and application of accounting principles, scheduling, proposal process, government financial reporting with general knowledge of government contracts, procurement regulations and Earned Value Management a plus

• Independent self-starter and proactive contributor. Seeks to continually improve business processes and add value

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

This requisition may be filled as either a level 3 Principal Financial Analyst or a level 4 Sr Principal Financial Analyst.

Basic Qualifications for the level 3:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of Accounting or Finance experience or a Master’s Degree with 3 years of Accounting or Finance experience

• PC proficiency including MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple assignments in order to meet deadlines

• Excellent analytical and reporting skills

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Basic Qualifications for the level 4:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of Accounting or Finance experience or a Master’s Degree with 6 years of Accounting or Finance experience

• PC proficiency including MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple assignments in order to meet deadlines

• Excellent analytical and reporting skills

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Business Management

• Experience with budget development, variance analysis, estimates to complete, cost performance reports, and cost schedule status reports in an integrated product team environment is preferred

We offer flexible work arrangements, excellent learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. 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.

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 on the cutting edge of innovation-- 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 expansive, 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.