Financial Analyst 2/3

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · McLean, VA +2 · Finance and Accounting

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Financial Analyst/Principal Financial Analyst to support the Division Rates Manager in the Weapons Systems Division. This role involves coordinating budgets, monitoring costs, analyzing variances, building processes and visibility tools, creating financial bridging data, providing support on business management needs, participating in Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) development, defending FPRP estimates through DCAA/DCMA audits, and ensuring compliance with applicable NGDS Sector PrOP, CAS, and FAR.

What you'd actually do

  1. Rate Segment budget coordination and cost monitoring; analyzing YTD rate variances; reviewing forecasted positions
  2. Effectively communicating budget performance and risks/opportunities with stakeholders
  3. Building processes and visibility tools to be leveraged by the Weapon Systems Division
  4. Creating financial bridging data between Cognos financial planning (NGFP) and budgeting (NGRB) tools to ensure reasonable alignment.
  5. Providing support on various business management needs, including affordability and scenario analysis, charging guidance, and ad hoc questions as needed

Skills

Required

  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically strong Excel skills along with familiarity with Word and PowerPoint
  • Understanding of government rates lifecycles and dependencies
  • Proficiency in an accounting system (SAP/S4 or Costpoint), as well as IBM Cognos Analytics/Reporting platforms
  • Possess an analytical nature; makes recommendations based on acquired data and cumulative experience
  • Ability to convey information clearly, and adapt communication style for different audiences, including peers, senior management, and sector leadership

Nice to have

  • Prior experience in the aerospace and defense industry
  • Self-motivated, yet functions well in a team environment
  • Detail and results oriented; ability to deliver accurate results under time sensitive conditions
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
  • Familiarity with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

What the JD emphasized

  • Must be able to work onsite