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 Principal Financial Analyst 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 professional experience in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics (or related field) – OR – Master’s degree with 0 years of professional 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
Basic Qualifications for Level 3:
- Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics (or related field) – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics (or related field) – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics (or related field)
- 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 using acquired data and experience
- Detail and results oriented; ability to deliver timely and accurate results under time sensitive conditions
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
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Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Skills Required
- Level 2: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics (or related) plus 2 years professional experience OR Master's degree with 0 years professional experience
- Level 3: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics (or related) plus 5 years professional experience OR Master's degree with 3 years OR PhD with 1 year professional experience
- 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
- U.S. Citizenship (required for positions with government clearance)
- Position is 100% on-site in Redondo Beach, CA (cannot telecommute)
- Experience with Northrop Grumman financial reporting tools (SAP, Cobra, Cognos/NGFP)
- Prior experience in the aerospace & defense industry
- Financial analysis and reporting experience, including forecast, profitability, and cash flow analysis
- Strong analytical, detail-oriented, organizational and prioritization skills
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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