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 Space Division offers exciting opportunities for individuals looking to take part in the development and deployment of cutting-edge space technologies. With a focus on innovation, the Space Division is a leader in designing, building, and launching satellites, space vehicles, and related systems for government and commercial customers. Working in this dynamic environment requires a team of highly-skilled and motivated professionals who are eager to explore the possibilities of space exploration.

If you are interested in becoming part of the Space Division team, we invite you to apply for a position and join us on our journey.

The Launch Missile Defense System is seeking a **Financial Analyst (Level 2) or Principal Financial Analyst (Level 3)** to join our team in **Chandler, AZ** . This position can be filled with either the level 2 or level 3 base on qualifying years of experience.

**In this role, the selected candidate will:**

+ Assisting in all aspects of financial planning, analysis, reporting and forecasting

+ Preparing monthly forecasts and Operation Review packages and analysis for senior management

+ Collaborating with Division leadership team on financial planning and analysis

+ Supporting the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) process for the division including multi-year awards, sales, profit, operating cash, investment and balance sheet forecasts and analysis

+ Teaming with the Assistant Controller on consolidation and reporting of quarterly and annual deliverables in support of the external SEC reporting and earnings release

+ Interfacing and coordinating with the three Business Unit Business Management teams regarding all financial planning, forecasting, and reporting functions

+ Collaborating with the Business Unit and across NG Space sector financial reporting teams to ensure alignment and continuous improvement of the financial planning, reporting, and close process

+ Division subject matter expert for financial reporting systems

+ Coordinating with Sector Business Management on monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reporting

+ Performing miscellaneous financial support and project work, as required

**Basic Qualifications:**

**Level 2**

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management (or related field) with 3+ years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 1+ years of related professional experience

+ Experience using MS Office applications including Word and Excel

**Level 3**

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management (or related field) with 6+ years of related professional experience - OR - a Master's degree with 4+ years of related professional experience

+ Experience with cost management, finance management, or pricing and estimating

+ Advance experience using MS Office applications including Word and Excel

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Prior experience in the Aerospace or Defense industry

+ Costpoint or SAP experience

+ Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word

+ Experience collaborating with technical functions or projects/programs

+ Executive presentation skills

+ Accounting knowledge including balance sheet and income statement analysis

+ Cognos Analytics experience

**Salary Range:** $62,200 - $93,400

**Salary Range 2:** $76,600 - $115,000

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.