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