Associate Financial Analyst

Northrop Grumman

. Perform economic research and studies on rates of return, depreciation, working capital, investments, and financial and expense comparisons .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $63,000 - $94,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities in economic research, financial analysis, and operational specifications for financial information systems. Proficient in preparing reports and recommendations for management while maintaining compliance with U.S. Government security requirements.

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Economic ResearchFinancial AnalysisReport PreparationBusiness Development AnalysisU.S. Government Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Profit And Loss Statement AnalysisIncome Statement AnalysisOperational Specifications DevelopmentData Processing Equipment ConsiderationFinancial Information Systems

Soft Skills

Leadership CapabilitiesTeamworkInterpersonal Communication

Industry Keywords

Business AdministrationAccountingFinanceWorking CapitalDepreciationInvestmentsExpense Comparisons

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform economic research and studies on rates of return, depreciation, working capital, investments, and financial and expense comparisons
Analyze profit and loss statements and income statements
Prepare reports of findings and recommendations for management
Develop, maintain, and establish operational specifications for financial information systems
Consider information flow, volume, and document format for data processing equipment
Provide analysis on business development
Monitor business performance by unit or division
Become part of Northrop Grumman’s Business Management Organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completing or having completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by September 2026
Major or completed major in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite
Ability to obtain Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time
Final approved U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access may be required to start
Preferred: overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
Preferred: previous internship/co-op or other work experience
Preferred: leadership and teamwork capabilities
Preferred: interpersonal communication skills and professional, community, or extracurricular activities
Travel: 10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may be available depending on position
Shift differential may be available depending on position
Discretionary bonus may be available
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business