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Northrop Grumman is hiring a Sr. Principal Financial Analyst in San Diego, CA; Palmdale, CA. It is a full-time role in Finance, Banking & Accounting, asking for at least 8 years of experience, first listed on November 13. The advertised pay is $117,500–$176,300 a year. The description mentions Excel. Northrop Grumman has 149 other openings in the US, 10 of them in San Diego, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 24 Finance & Banking openings in San Diego, CA today; the typical one asks for 5 years and advertises about $134,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Northrop Grumman advertises $117,500 to $176,300 a year, a midpoint of $146,900 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 57% of the 212 finance & banking jobs in California that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $153,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and California tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman has 150 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 20 states. Most are in software & IT (72), operations (20) and engineering & mfg (9). The biggest locations are Palmdale, CA (16), Roy, UT (12) and San Diego, CA (11). 2% of them are remote, 7% are open to entry-level candidates and 98% show pay. We collect Northrop Grumman's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a qualified Sr. Principal Financial Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on-site in San Diego, CA or Palmdale, CA supporting the Air Dominance Division.
Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Supports Monthly/Quarterly Financial Reporting and Planning processes, including financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, and profitability analysis.
- Supports development of consolidated program Long Range Strategic Plans (LRSP) and Annual Operating Plans.
- Works with the business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics and to support the management & reporting requirements for the program.
- Support the management of program financials, including financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, profitability analysis, and working capital analysis (accounts receivable forecasting, unbilled analysis, and aged receivables analysis).
- Supports review, analysis, and management of invoicing and collections.
- Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation.
- Coordinate with the functional business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics.
- Support the development of presentations for, and occasionally brief to, Program, Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership.
- Supports initiatives and ad hoc requests from Program, Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership.
- Interface with business, program, and corporate personnel.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related field OR Master's degree with 6 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related field.
- Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
- Must have experience with Microsoft Office.
- Must have data and/or financial analysis experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience with Northrop Grumman financial planning, reporting and analysis.
- Experience with IBM Cognos and Planning Analytics.
- Experience with the Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Strategic Plan processes.
- Excel experience including Macros, MS Excel (e.g., INDEXMATCH, Pivot tables), and PowerPoint experience.
- Understanding of US Government procurement and contracting, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR.
- Active DOD Top Secret clearance with completed investigation in the last 6 years.
We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?
At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.
Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00The 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.USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Northrop Grumman's official careers site on November 13, 2026 and checked it again November 13, 5:17 AM ET. Northrop Grumman will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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