Senior Principal Financial Analyst

$109,900 - $164,900/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Dulles, VA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Dulles, VA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Principal Financial Analyst at Northrop Grumman plays a crucial role in supporting the Satellite Servicing Operating unit by managing financial analysis, reporting, and cost control for multiple programs. This position requires a blend of analytical skills, leadership, and collaboration with various teams to ensure financial integrity and compliance with contractual obligations. The role offers opportunities for career growth in a dynamic segment of the space industry, with a focus on innovative and agile solutions.

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 with excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Experience with Cobra EVMS.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the space industry or related fields.
• Familiarity with government contracting and compliance regulations.

Benefits

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