Associate Financial Analyst

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics sector is hiring an Associate Financial Analyst to support financial and economic analysis for operational decision-making. This role is based in San Diego, CA (onsite), with travel expected as part of the position.

Role overview

The Associate Financial Analyst will conduct economic and financial research, analyze financial statements to compare results and expenses, and deliver findings and recommendations to management. You will also help develop and maintain operational specifications for financial information systems, including how information flows, the volume of data, and document formats used in data processing equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct economic research and studies including rates of return, depreciation, working capital, investments, and financial and expense comparisons using analysis of profit and loss and income statements.
• Prepare reports detailing findings and recommendations for management.
• Develop, maintain, and establish operational specifications for financial information systems, addressing information flow, volume, and document format for data processing equipment.
• May provide analysis related to business development and monitor business performance by unit or division.

Qualifications

• Be completing or have completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by September 2026.
• Major in, or have majored in, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance, with U.S. citizenship required. Program Special Access may be required to start, and final clearance approvals may be needed depending on company timelines and business needs.

Preferred qualifications

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher.
• Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, including strengths in leadership and teamwork, interpersonal communication, and participation in professional, community, and extracurricular activities.

Travel and clearance

• Clearance required for start: Yes
• Clearance type: Secret
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Location

• Palmdale, CA
• Redondo Beach, CA
• El Segundo, CA
• Rancho Bernardo, CA

Compensation

Salary range: USD 63,000 - 94,600 per year (Associate Financial Analyst A01; primary level range $63,000.00 - $94,600.00). Northrop Grumman notes the range is a general guideline and base salary offers may vary based on factors including scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Depending on the position: eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
• Annual bonuses to reward individual contributions and share in company results
• Long Term Incentives may be available for employees in Vice President or Director positions

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.