Sr. Principal Budget Analyst

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 is currently seeking a Senior Principal Budget Analyst – Level 4 to join our team in Falls Church VA. This role supports our Corporate Operations Facility organization. The successful candidate will compile and review budgets for the corporate occupancy pool using actual performance, previous budget figures, historical expenses, and other data sources to control funds and provide for proper financial administration. Prepares financial plans, monitors implementation of financial policies, prepares regular and special-purpose reports, maintains historical records, analyzes trends, establishes and reviews facility rate and personnel forecasts, recommends and interprets budgetary policies and procedures, prepares comparative evaluation of actual costs against budgeted funds, and determines rationale for variances between costs and budget. Partners with corporate facility operations to review and approve invoices, prepares IWOs and tracks cost and square footage for facilities by sector and site. In addition to the budget analyst responsibilities mentioned above, the successful candidate will also be a lead participant on the Enterprise JLL Facility Services team. This role includes leading meetings with sector business managers and PMO team members, reviewing budget and cost details, creating the annual purchase order and other duties as needed. Applicant must have excellent verbal, written communication skills and organizational skills. Should be proficient at multi-tasking. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of budget analysis/business management/finance related professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6+ years of budget analysis/business management/finance related professional experience. Experience in conducting financial analysis in an operations environment and/or business management. Experience with MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.). Experience with financial forecasting and reporting. Preferred Qualifications: Working in a fast-paced, cross functional environment with keen attention to detail. Working understanding of program elements-of-cost, labor, material, subcontracts, etc. Working understanding of indirect pools and allocations. Experience delivering analysis and presentations to management/executive leadership. Experience using SAP/S4 and Cognos.