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Principal Manufacturing Analyst

Elkridge, Maryland, United States
Full Time On-site
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

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 seeking a Principal Manufacturing Analyst to join our Life Cycle Sustainment Organization (LCSO) with a focus on the evaluation, repair, and upgrade of our sustainment systems located in Elkridge, MD.  

What you’ll get to do:

  • Manage and provide schedule status visibility to program management, manufacturing, and operations program management

  • Collaborate/communicate with suppliers, MRP group, manufacturing, program management, engineering, procurement, quality, and operations management to ensure performance metrics are met (schedule, quality, cost, delivery, etc.)

  • Identify and resolve issues with multi-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of workflow and adherence to customer schedules

  • 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

  • Provide visibility reporting on repair and monthly metrics to leadership

  • Provide input on program proposals including developing sourcing strategies, cost reduction opportunities and risk mitigation plans

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, Production Control, Supply Chain or related field, Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, Production Control, Supply Chain or related field, 9 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, Production Control, Supply Chain or related field may be considered in lieu of a degree

  • Experience using MRP/ERP business system

  • Experience in MS Office suite with emphasis on strong Excel/data analysis skills, “digital visionary” a plus

  • Experience in leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors in past projects, roles

  • Experience effectively managing changing/conflicting priorities and resolving appropriately in a challenging environment

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance

  • U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

  • APICS/ASCM CPIM certification

  • Prior production or repair planning experience

  • Experience working within a Depot environment supporting various DOD and commercial customers

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

  • Proactive, analytical troubleshooter/problem-solver

  • Self-motivated multi-tasker

  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

  • Current/Active U.S. Government Secret clearance

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

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the United States, building advanced systems across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. The company is known for some of the most complex defense programs in the world, including stealth aircraft, autonomous systems, missile defense technologies, satellites, and space-based intelligence platforms that support U.S. national security operations.

For job seekers, Northrop Grumman offers careers across a wide range of high-impact fields including aerospace engineering, software development, cybersecurity, systems engineering, manufacturing, program management, and intelligence support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on mission-critical systems that directly support the Department of Defense and intelligence community. Many roles involve long-term programs with significant technical depth and real-world operational impact.

Unlike smaller defense startups focused on narrow capabilities, Northrop Grumman operates across multiple major mission areas, giving employees exposure to highly advanced programs such as stealth platforms, space systems, autonomous vehicles, and next-generation command-and-control systems. The company is also a major leader in classified space and intelligence systems, where cutting-edge engineering and secure infrastructure play a critical role in national defense.

As global competition in space, cyber, and advanced military systems continues to intensify, Northrop Grumman remains one of the most strategically important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical careers with long-term impact on national security, Northrop Grumman continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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