Principal Financial Analyst

Supports Monthly/Quarterly Financial Reporting and Planning processes, including financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, and profitability analysis. Supports development of consolidated program Long Range Strategic Plans (LRSP) and Annual Operating Plans. Works with the business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics and to support the management & reporting requirements for the program. Support the management of program financials, including financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, profitability analysis, and working capital analysis (accounts receivable forecasting, unbilled analysis, and aged receivables analysis). Supports review, analysis, and management of invoicing and collections. Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation. Coordinate with the functional business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics. Support the development of presentations for, and occasionally brief to, Program, Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership. Supports initiatives and ad hoc requests from Program, Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership. Interface with business, program, and corporate personnel. Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in Business Administration, Finance, or accounting, financial analysis, or industry related fields. Master's Degree with 3 Years Business Administration, Finance, or accounting, financial analysis, or industry related fields Experience with Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint. Data and financial analysis skills, including use and understanding of spreadsheets. Active DOD Secret clearance with completed investigation in the last 6 years, and the ability to obtain special program access. Prior experience with Northrop Grumman financial planning, reporting and analysis. Experience with IBM Cognos and Planning Analytics. Experience with the Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Strategic Plan processes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excel experience including Macros, MS Excel (e.g., INDEXMATCH, Pivot tables), and MS PowerPoint skills preferable. Understanding of US Government procurement and contracting, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR. Active DOD Top Secret clearance with completed investigation in the last 6 years.