Principal / Sr. Principal Budget Analyst

Key Responsibilities:

Key business management representative collaborating with executive leadership in support of strategic initiatives across Chief Information and Digital Office

Develop, analyze, and monitor expense and capital budgets related to the Chief Information and Digital Office to ensure effective financial management.
Collaborate with IT, procurement, and finance teams to gather data, validate assumptions, and ensure accuracy in budgeting and forecasting processes.
Conduct in-depth financial analyses to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings within IT expenditures.
Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for senior management outlining budgetary performance, risks, and implications for strategic decision-making.
Support compliance with organizational policies and financial regulations related to IT spending.
Provide guidance and support to departmental personnel regarding budgetary processes, procedures, and best practices.
Participate in long-term financial planning and strategy development for enterprise-level technology initiatives.
Provide mentorship and training to junior analysts and interns as needed.
We are seeking candidates with:

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Key Competencies:

Attention to Detail
Strategic Thinking
Adaptability and Flexibility
Interpersonal Skills
Project Management
This position may be filled at a higher level based on the requirements below.
Basic Qualifications Principal (level 3):
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in budget analysis, financial planning, or related roles. OR Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field with 3 years of experience in budget analysis, financial planning, or related roles.
- Strong knowledge of financial management principles, practices, and tools, particularly in relation to IT agreements and contracts.
- Proficiency in financial analysis software and tools (e.g., Excel, financial modeling software, ERP systems).
Basic Qualifications Sr Principal (level 4):
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and a minimum of 8 years of experience in budget analysis, financial planning, or related roles. OR Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field with 6 years of experience in budget analysis, financial planning, or related roles.
- Strong knowledge of financial management principles, practices, and tools, particularly in relation to IT agreements and contracts.
- Proficiency in financial analysis software and tools (e.g., Excel, financial modeling software, ERP systems).
Preferred Qualifications:*
- Masters degree
- Relevant certifications (CMA, CPA, etc.)
Primary Level Salary Range: $75,400.00 - $113,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $93,800.00 - $140,800.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Redondo Beach, CA

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10213151-2

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-11-05T20:09:24