Financial 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 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.