Financial Analyst / Principal Financial Analyst

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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.

Northrop Grumman Corporate Office is seeking a highly qualified candidates for a Financial Analyst/Principal Financial Analyst in Falls Church, VA. This position requires a highly motivated, self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail. The selected candidate will directly report to the Manager of Financial Planning & Strategy and job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Provides analytical support for major corporate actions, including capital management decisions, strategic & M&A transactions (including portfolio optimization projects with targeted asset divestitures, bolt-on & large platform transactions)

• Involved in confidential & special projects in support of the executive management team and Board of Directors

• The Financial Analyst is also closely involved in long-range strategic/financial planning, setting annual and long-term company-wide compensation metrics, proxy analysis, performing peer competitive analyses, detailed valuation analyses and evaluating the position of the company's business portfolio

• The role involves coordination with internal and external parties, including investment bankers, consultants, corporate and sector strategic and financial planners, and other business management functions

• Proactive process improvement approach to recurring deliverables, with a focus on increased data fidelity and reduced cycle time

Performance standards that an incumbent must have to be successful in this position include:

• Presence and maturity to work directly with executive management

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong attention to detail and a process-oriented mindset

• Intellectual curiosity and creativity

• Track record of academic and professional excellence

This position may be filled at a higher level based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications

Financial Analyst Level 2 Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience (Master's or CPA/CFA maybe traded for 2 years of experience)
• Minimum of 2 years of Big 4 Accounting, Management Consulting and or Investment Banking experience; or 2 years of related analytical / transaction experience.

Financial Analyst Level 3 Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of experience (Master's or CPA/CFA maybe traded for 2 years of experience)
• Minimum of 2 years of Big 4 Accounting, Management Consulting and or Investment Banking experience; or 2 years of related analytical / transaction experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic financial modeling, MS excel and MS PowerPoint skills preferable

Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00Salary Range 2: $88,700.00 - $133,100.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.