Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a qualified Principal (level 3) or Senior Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4) to join our F-35 Finance Team responsible for financial planning and analysis. This position will be located on-site in Redondo Beach, CA and offers a 9/80 schedule with a WFH option on the working Friday.
The F-35 Program is a fast paced, dynamic, and complex environment that requires a candidate to possess self-initiative, strong analytical skills, and solid leadership characteristics. Candidate will have the following, but not limited to, responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
Conducting financial analysis of traditional financial metrics (Awards, Acquisitions, Sales, Operating Margin, ROS%, Cash)
Profitability/Financial EAC analysis
Interfacing with program finance and program office for monthly financial forecasts, issues, concerns, and status
Cross-functional coordination with multiple organizations
Possess the ability to prepare and provide weekly/monthly analytical reports and tools to support variance/trend analysis, and change control management
Ability to plan and navigate in NGFP
Fostering an environment of integrity, establishing relationships, and maintaining communication with stakeholders at multiple levels
This position may be hired at either the Level 3 (Principal) or Level 4 (Senior Principal) level depending upon candidate experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst (Level 3):
Master’s degree with 3 year experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years' proven experience in the following areas:
Business, cost management, finance, financial planning and analysis, accounting, reporting, program control, and/or similar industry related fields
Experience with MS Office Skills including Excel and PowerPoint
Senior Principal Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst (Level 4):
Master’s degree with 6 year experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years' proven experience in the following areas:
Business, cost management, finance, financial planning and analysis, accounting, reporting, program control, and/or similar industry related fields
Experience with MS Office Skills including Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to work in NGFP (Northrop Grumman financial planning), NGP (Next gen Profitability) and MS Project
Ability to run S4 BW (OLAP) Queries
Experience with Excel Macros, Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and Slicer tools
Candidate must gain and have an understanding of, and adherence to, company policies, procedures and internal controls
We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?
At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule and a great 401K matching program.
Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00The 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
- Master's degree with 3 years' experience (Principal level)
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years' experience (Principal level)
- Master's degree with 6 years' experience (Senior Principal level)
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years' experience (Senior Principal level)
- Experience in business, cost management, finance, financial planning and analysis, accounting, reporting, or program control
- Experience with MS Office including Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong analytical skills, leadership, and cross-functional coordination experience
- Understanding of and adherence to company policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Ability to work in NGFP (Northrop Grumman Financial Planning)
- Ability to work in NGP (Next Gen Profitability)
- Experience with MS Project
- Ability to run S4 BW (OLAP) queries
- Experience with Excel Macros, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and Slicer tools
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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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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