Principal /Sr. Principal Manufacturing Financial Analyst / CAM Analyst
Northrop Grumman
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Sunnyvale, CA · Posted October 14, 2026
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About the job
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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 is seeking a Principal /Sr. Principal Manufacturing Financial Analyst / CAM Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Sunnyvale, CA in support of the Columbia Dreadnought Launcher Production (CDLP) Program and other Launcher Programs.
What You'll get to Do:
The Manufacturing Principal /Sr. Principal Manufacturing Financial Analyst / CAM Analyst oversees and manages the financial and operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between manufacturing and other functional organizations such as program management, quality and supply chain. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers. Serve as a key point of contact within operations for the program’s financials and analytical support.
Core responsibilities include:
Track and manage the costs and performance of the program.
Be responsible for the compliance to all financial tracking processes such as formal and informal EVMS systems.
Support program proposal development by gathering and organizing data and preparing cost estimates.
Identifying / managing issues and risks in a timely manner.
Support internal and external customer meetings and IPTs.
Support review sessions with project teams to discuss cost, schedule and technical performance.
Ability to multi task and balance multiple projects simultaneously.
This position may be filled at a level 3 (Principal) or level 4 (Sr. Principal) depending on candidate experience.
Basic Qualifications for the Principal Manufacturing Financial Analyst / CAM Analyst
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience; Master's Degree with 3 years of experience.
Experience creating and briefing executive level presentations.
Experience with budget management, cost and schedule performance, and financial data analysis.
Experience using advance Microsoft Office Applications (Excel Pivot Tables, V-Lookups and analyzing large data sets).
US citizenship is required.
Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Manufacturing Financial Analyst / CAM Analyst
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience; Master's Degree with 6 years of experience.
Experience creating and briefing executive level presentations.
Experience with budget management, cost and schedule performance, and financial data analysis.
Experience using advance Microsoft Office Applications (Excel Pivot Tables, V-Lookups and analyzing large data sets).
US citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications for Principal /Sr. Principal Manufacturing Financial Analyst / CAM Analyst
Current CAM/EVMS experience within the Navy /US Government sector.
Advanced Excel and data trend analysis experience.
Ability to manage Microsoft Project schedules.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00
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.