Sentinel - Principal Financial Analyst/ Sr. Principal Financial Analyst ( 20502)
Northrop Grumman • Full Time • $81,400–$152,200 / year
Posted on Mon, Oct 19, 2026
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No 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 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 3) or Sr. Principal Financial Analyst (level 4). Job Description What you get to do: Coordinate and prepare program financial forecasting and reporting, including the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRSP). Perform quarterly Estimates at Complete (EAC), analyzing Estimates to Complete (ETC), variances, management reserve (MR), and preparing internal and external status reports. Collaborate with business, functional, and technical staff to address customer requests, and brief financial forecasts and results to Business Unit leadership. Set up cost control systems, and monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring a validated cost/schedule control system. Perform analyses and prepare reports to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. Perform Earned Value Management (EVM) metric tasks, including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/assessment and visibility reports, and development and analysis of Estimates to Complete (ETC). Support business capture proposals. Perform other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Financial Analyst (level 3) or Sr. Principal Financial Analyst (level 4). Basic Qualifications for the Principal Financial Analyst (level 3) Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years' proven experience in Business, cost management, finance, financial planning and analysis, accounting, reporting, program control, and/or similar industry related fields -OR- a Master’s degree with 3 year experience Experience with MS Office Skills including Excel and PowerPoint Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Financial Analyst (level 4). Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years' proven experience in Business, cost management, finance, financial planning and analysis, accounting, reporting, program control, and/or similar industry related fields -OR- a Master’s degree with 6 years’ experience Experience with MS Office Skills including Excel and PowerPoint Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems U.S. Citizen with the ability 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 - $122,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00 The 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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