Senior Principal Financial Analyst – Defense Programs

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

PTO & Work/Life Solutions

Relocation assistance

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Roy, UT seeks a Senior Principal Financial Analyst to join a high‑impact team supporting the SDS Division. The role requires deep financial analysis, modeling, and cross‑functional collaboration to enable leadership decisions on risk, cost, and performance. The position offers a 9/80 schedule and standard benefits, with relocation assistance possible.

U.S. Citizenship and Security clearance to a Secret level is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years in Business, Aerospace and Defense, or related professional experience; Masters with 6 years; 4 years with PhD.
• Experience in financial analysis and reporting, including preparing in-depth customer presentations and reviewing, analyzing, and critiquing financial statements and investor materials
• Experience with Advanced financial modeling
• Microsoft Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with SAP
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis on Sentinel risk and opportunities and coordinate with the risk team and segments.
• Perform s-curve analysis using updated risks and opportunities.
• Model business cases to support negotiations and future investment decisions.
• Collaborate across organizations to compile data for financial models and leadership reviews.
• Provide clear expectations to gather inputs and deliver timely analyses.
• Support pricing, proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Assist internal and external audits and maintain first-time accuracy.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree with 8 years experience in Business, Aerospace and Defense

Master's degree with 6 years experience

PhD with 4 years experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Roy, UT seeks a Senior Principal Financial Analyst to join a high‑impact team supporting the SDS Division. The role requires deep financial analysis, modeling, and cross‑functional collaboration to enable leadership decisions on risk, cost, and performance. The position offers a 9/80 schedule and standard benefits, with relocation assistance possible.

U.S. Citizenship and Security clearance to a Secret level is required.