Principal Financial Analyst

About the role

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. We’re looking for you to join our team as a Principal Financial Analyst to support the Navigation and Cockpit Systems Business Unit out of Woodland Hills, CA. This position will be on-site. No teleworking is available for this position. This position offers the 9/80 schedule.

Responsibilities

• Developing, monitoring, and reporting of budgets for the Navigation and Cockpit Systems (NACS) Business Unit of Northrop Grumman in Woodland Hills, CA.
• Collaborating closely with all levels of the NACS management team to develop and manage their respective budgets.
• Weekly and monthly Productive and Indirect Labor reporting.
• Non-Labor Expense forecasting and analysis.
• Participating in the Mission Systems Sector annual Forward Pricing Rate Proposal process.
• Conducting variance analysis throughout the year and providing recommendations to BU leadership for areas of strategic focus.
• Ensuring planned and actual overhead expenditures meet the financial goals and objectives of the organization while complying with corporate guidance and federal regulations.
• Providing administrative support including processing journal entries, intercompany cost transfers, and accounts payable support.
• Interfacing with program managers, functional management, and business managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet the Business Units profitability goals.
• Fostering an environment of integrity, establishing relationships, and maintaining communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Encouraging a fast‑paced mindset (Acts with Speed) and seeking ways to simplify budgeting, improve data accuracy, and shorten cycle times.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field with 5 years of related experience, or Master’s Degree with 3 years of related professional experience.
• May consider an additional 4 years of direct related experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience preparing financial data and performing financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of government accounting.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the time.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IBM Cognos Planning, Tableau, Power BI and Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills.
• Experience with Aerospace & Defense rates and budgets.

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Pay

The salary range for this position is $94,200.00 – $141,200.00. 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.

Schedule

This position offers a 9/80 work schedule, is on‑site, and does not provide teleworking options.