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CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our Life Cycle Sustainment Organization (LCSO) Team as a Principal or Senior Principal Manufacturing Analyst based out of Elkridge, MD.

The Manufacturing Analyst will serve as an advisor to management and as a special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives. They will be an expert within the Production Control organization and demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, presentation, problem resolution, and process improvement skills; communicate effectively and clearly using technical approaches and findings; be comfortable communicating with internal and external customers, including with cross-functional teams; and contribute to the development of new techniques, standards and training.

The Manufacturing Analyst will have demonstrated leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors from past projects, roles or experiences and the ability to effectively manage changing and conflicting priorities and resolve appropriately in a challenging environment.

What You’ll Get to Do:

Plan, organize, and drive the timely flow of product through Manufacturing to support internal and external customer delivery requirements

Manage and provide schedule status and visibility of hardware for assigned programs, from the time of initial kit conversion, through manufacturing process, to delivery of hardware to internal and/or external customers

Collaborate with suppliers, MRP group, manufacturing, program management, and operations management to ensure performance metrics are met and reported to leadership monthly (on time to release, maintaining last touch average of 15 days, out of cycle average age under 75 days, quality, cost, on time to delivery, etc.)

Utilize Tableau and other systems to analyze and maintain SAP metric, i.e. Aging Orders, and Overdue hours, 'Confirmed not Delivered' orders, floor stock inventory control, and the resolving of material shortages as they’re late to open production orders

Determine stock availability, assess material source (in-house vs external) and requirements for non-standard parts, and create acquisition requests

Analyze lead times and identify critical path procurements

Initiate material procurement and manage procurement processing

Review material depletion analysis to provide specific recommendations for spare/repair parts and support equipment positioning

Manage and control asset locations and allocation of customer inventories and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)

Monitor inventory and material allocations for accuracy

Support various DOD and commercial customers in a depot environment

This requisition may be filled as a Principal Manufacturing Analyst or a Senior Principal Manufacturing Analyst.

Basic Qualifications for the Principal Manufacturing Analyst:

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, Production Control, Supply Chain or related field or a Master’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, Production Control, Supply Chain or related field

Experience with MRP/ERP business system experience (SAP preferred)

Experience with MS Office suite with emphasis on strong Excel/data analysis skills

Experience leading projects and/or people

Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance

U.S. citizenship is required.

Basic Qualifications for the Senior Principal Manufacturing Analyst:

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, Production Control, Supply Chain or related field or a Master’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, Production Control, Supply Chain or related field

Experience utilizing MRP/ERP business system (SAP preferred)

Proficiency in MS Office suite with emphasis on strong Excel/data analysis skills

Experience leading projects and/or people

Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance

U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

APICS/ASCM CPIM certification

Experience with digital visionary

Prior production planning experience

Experience working within a depot environment supporting various DOD and commercial customers

Experience with Northrop Grumman tools related to job function (SAP, GOLD, ISE, Cadstar)

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00

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.