Financial Analyst - Level 2 or 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Financial Analyst – Level 2 or Level 3 located in Redondo Beach, CA , you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.     Northrop Grumman Intelligence Systems Division (ISD) has an opening for a Financial Analyst - Level 2 or Level 3 on the financial team within the Intelligence & Sensing (I&S) Business Unit (BU). The role will report to the I&S Finance Manager and will be responsible for the financial analysis of the I&S BU and supporting programs. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Strategic planning, reporting, and analysis of key financial metrics (Sales, Margin, Cash, Awards) for the I&S BU. Includes quarterly Estimate-at-Complete (EAC) contract profitability assessment, cash flow/balance sheet management, risk and opportunity assessment Support monthly and quarterly financial deliverables and analysis Support development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) through collaboration with Business and Program Management Perform ad-hoc exercises for financial impact/profitability analysis Collaborative work style: ability to interface with different functions and levels of leadership both within and outside of the BU Operate in a dynamic environment with competing priorities, while maintaining attention to detail Other duties as assigned    This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3. Basic Qualifications for Level 2: Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of related professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of related professional experience Will consider additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at time of application, current and within scope High proficiency with MS Office tools, especially Excel Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related professional experience in – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of related professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of related professional experience Will consider additional 4+ years in lieu of experience Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at time of application, current and within scope High proficiency with MS Office tools, especially Excel  Preferred Qualifications:   Experience with Northrop Grumman Space Systems financial reporting tools (SAP, Cobra, Cognos/NGFP) Financial analysis and reporting including development of forecast, profitability, and cash flow analysis Prior experience in the aerospace & defense industry Analytical; makes recommendations