Principal or Sr. 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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst (Level 3) or Sr. Principal Financial Analyst (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on site daily in Melbourne, FL. Essential Functions: Management of program financials, including: monthly financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, profitability analysis, and working capital analysis (accounts receivable forecasting, treasury forecasting, unbilled analysis, and aged receivables analysis) Possess the ability to prepare and provide weekly/monthly analytical reports to support cost variance/trend analysis Support the development of the consolidated Long Range Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan Work cross functionally to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics Support the development of presentations for, and brief to leadership Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements Basic Qualifications Level 3: Must either have a bachelor's degree with 5 years of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business-related experience, or a master’s degree with 3 years of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business-related experience or a PhD with 1 year of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business-related experience Must have any experience with SAP, IBM Cognos software, COBRA Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Must be an expertise in financial analysis Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs Basic Qualifications Level 4: Must either have a bachelor's degree with 8 years of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business-related experience, or a master’s degree with 6 years of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business-related experience or a PhD with 4 years of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business related experience Experience with SAP, IBM Cognos software, COBRA Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Expertise in financial analysis Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business-related discipline CPA License Knowledge of EVMS/FAR/DFARS Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $152,200.00 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.