
Principal Budget Analyst
Job Description
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 Business Management is seeking a Principal Budget Analyst (Level 3) in a Business Management functional role to support the cross-functional activities. This position will be in one of our US NG sites including Palmdale, CA, Rancho Bernardo, CA, El Segundo, CA, St Augustine, FL.
The successful applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Sector Business Management supporting Budgets, Rates and Overhead Management (BROM). Candidate will work with the BROM team as well as other departments to meet the financial goals and objectives of the organization.
Position will support Functional Business Management with overseeing and coordinating all aspects of an organization of approximately 1600 employees including Indirect expense planning and monitoring, direct allocations, capital and NCTA budgeting/tracking, time charging and compliance policy guidance, manpower forecasting, support and monitoring of aircraft service center, support of integration and test operations and resource requirements, and other activities.
Ideal candidate must be self-motivated and have strong interpersonal skills. Oral and written communication skills are very important factors to the successful execution of job responsibilities. Successful candidate will need very strong technical skills with Excel, analytical and organizational skills, and will need to feel confident interfacing with all levels of management (VPs, Directors, Managers, and Technical Staff).
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration with 5 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration with 3 years of relevant experience.
- Advanced Excel skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Word)
- Ability to work on-site at one of the US NG sites
- Oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with SAP/S4 a plus
- Knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles
- Demonstrated ability to effectively participate in team projects
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Job Details
- Category
- Business & Finance
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- El Segundo; United States-California-San Diego; United States-Florida-Saint Augustine; United States-California-Palmdale, CA
- Posted
- Mar 8, 2026, 08:00 PM
- Listed
- Mar 9, 2026, 07:51 PM
- Compensation
- $73,900 - $128,400 per year
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