Principal Financial Analyst / Sr. Principal Financial Analyst
Northrop Grumman • Roy, UT • Full Time • $81,400–$122,000 / year
Posted on Wed, Sep 30, 2026
Description
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 Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Principal Financial Analyst / Sr. Principal Financial Analyst (Level 3 or 4) to join its team of diverse and qualified individuals. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.
This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Financial Analyst level (level 3) or Sr. Principal Financial Analyst level (level 4).
What you’ll do
- Conducting financial analysis of financial metrics (Sales, Operating Margine, ROS%, Cash)
- Financial EAC analysis
- Prepare production related cost and schedule estimates. Including lifecycle cost estimates, Production timing estimates and advance procurement requirements.
- Conduct analysis on Sentinel production preparedness.
- Evaluate production related risk and opportunities
- Serve as a liaison between the risk and opportunities team and the segments to ensure thoroughness of analysis, review risk and opportunities for executability.
- Analyze and interpret production related cost data including learning curves, price escalation, and bill of materials.
- Collaborate across organizations and functions to compile and research all necessary data to complete financial models to support leadership reviews, proposals, what-if analysis, etc.
- Work independently to balance multiple projects and prioritize while delivering first time accuracy on-time
This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Financial Analyst level (level 3) or Sr. Principal Financial Analyst level (level 4).
Basic Qualifications Principal Financial 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
- Experience with SAP, Deltek Costpoint, Deltek Cobra and/or similar ERP systems
- Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
Basic Qualifications Senior Financial 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
- Experience with SAP, Deltek Costpoint, Deltek Cobra and/or similar ERP systems
- Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance
- Defense industry experience
- Pricing and Estimating experience
- Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
- Program Cost Control experience
- Experience with FAR/DFAR
- Experience with Cobra and/or Primavera
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00The 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.
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