Senior Principal Financial Analyst - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

9/80 schedule

401K matching

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Sr. Principal Financial Analyst to join our team on-site in San Diego or Palmdale, CA, supporting the Air Dominance Division. You will lead financial reporting, forecasting, and strategic planning across programs.

The role requires a U.S. Government Secret clearance, strong data and financial analysis skills, and experience with SOX compliance. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities to influence multiple programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience OR Master's degree with 6 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher (with recent background investigation).
• Ability to obtain Program Access and experience with financial planning, reporting and analysis.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and data/financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Supports Monthly/Quarterly Financial Reporting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
• Contributes to Long Range Strategic Plans and Annual Operating Plans.
• Develops strategies to improve financial performance with program management.
• Manages program financials, invoicing, collections, and working capital analyses.
• Supports SOX compliance and documentation, and prepares leadership briefings.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Microsoft Office experience

Cost forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree with 8 years experience

Master's degree with 6 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Planning Analytics

Cognos

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Sr. Principal Financial Analyst to join our team on-site in San Diego or Palmdale, CA, supporting the Air Dominance Division. You will lead financial reporting, forecasting, and strategic planning across programs.

The role requires a U.S. Government Secret clearance, strong data and financial analysis skills, and experience with SOX compliance. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities to influence multiple programs.