Senior Principal Financial Analyst

$109,900 - $164,900/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Dulles, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Dulles, VA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a motivated and innovative professional to join the business management team in Dulles, VA, supporting the Satellite Servicing Operating unit. This role involves assisting on multiple programs within the unit, with opportunities for career growth in the emerging space industry. The position requires in-office support at least Tuesday through Thursday, with responsibilities that include financial analysis, cost control, and program management support.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve changes to performance measurement baseline as required.
• Support internal/external audits, reviews, fact-finding, and negotiation support requested by programs, customers, and company management.
• Perform analysis and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
• Support the preparation and coordination of financial forecasting and reporting, Annual Operating Plan and Resource Plan.
• Perform cost and schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks.
• Prepare financial inputs to internal reports and presentations.
• Set up cost control system, monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
• Perform program financial analyses and provide both external and internal reporting for Sector programs.
• Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks including: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports, development and analysis of estimates to complete.
• Work with Program Management, IPTs, functional business analysts, and CAMs to perform detailed cost/schedule planning, earned value variance analysis, identification of cost/schedule problems, and developing corrective action plans.
• Maintain and provide status and tracking information on customer requests.
• Work cooperatively with the technical staff to address customer requests.
• Examine estimates of material, equipment services, production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 6+ years of related experience. An additional 4 years of experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically high-level Excel skills (including pivot tables, Vlookup, Xlookup, IF formulas, and conditional formatting).
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles, or experiences.
• Experience in program finance and accounting which includes EAC control.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Experience with Cobra EVMS.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts