Logistics Management Analyst / Principal Logistics Management Analyst - MLB

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

1d•$59,600 - $110,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a motivated professional to join our team as a Logistics Management Analyst or Principal Logistics Management Analyst – Sustainment. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL. This position is an integral member of a sustainment logistics team responsible for the management of complex spare parts and support assets that enable fleet readiness for advanced aerospace systems. The role requires a strong background in U.S. Government aircraft maintenance and logistics management processes, excellent communication skills, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will be a team player and a strong independent contributor, proactive, detail‑oriented, and comfortable leading logistics activities that directly impact asset availability and customer satisfaction. This opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related professional / military experience; OR a Master’s degree and 0 years of related experience (for Logistics Management Analyst).
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related professional / military experience; OR a Master’s degree and 3 years of related professional / military experience; OR PhD and 1 year of related experience (for Principal Logistics Management Analyst).
Must have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final U.S. adjudicated government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical data to determine parts applicability and usage.
Experience with technical specifications and industry standards relevant to aircraft parts and maintenance.
Solid understanding of government aircraft maintenance and supply processes and systems.
Experience with sustainment of large weapon system programs (e.g., fighter, bomber, ISR, or autonomous systems).
Experience integrating with Global Supply Chain organizations and U.S. Government logistics counterparts.
Experience supporting the stand‑up or operation of centralized inventory control processes (e.g., C‑ICP or equivalent).
Experience working within SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for material management and logistics.
Prior experience as a Government Equipment Specialist or Aircraft Maintenance Technician.
Hands‑on experience with logistics and engineering data tools such as Teamcenter Enterprise, Engineering Logistics Management System (ELMS/ELMA), and Engineering Source Data (ESD).
Experience with DMSMS/obsolescence management and supportability analysis.
Certified through the Acquisition Professional Development Program in Program Management and/or Acquisition Logistics.
Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS9102 aerospace/industry standards.
Active U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain inventory models and stock strategies to maximize asset availability within defined budgetary constraints.
Determine and assign Authorized Stock Levels (ASL) and Reorder Points (ROP) to meet program readiness requirements while managing cost and shelf‑life risk.
Optimize inventory turnover, monitor usage and demand trends, and support execution of budgetary responsibilities for assigned material portfolios.
Assist in sales/consumption forecasting and material planning to support program financial and operational goals.
Conduct supportability and risk analyses to identify potential supply chain disconnects and recommend mitigation actions (e.g., alternate sourcing, repair vs. replace, safety stock adjustments).
Support procurement activities by providing logistics input, validating requirements, and helping prioritize buys to align with sustainment posture and fleet needs.
Ensure Bills of Material (BOMs) and associated logistics data are accurate and available to support sustainment activities and scheduled maintenance or modification events.
Support the stand‑up and maturation of centralized inventory control processes (e.g., C‑ICP), including definition of roles, processes, and performance metrics.
Integrate with Global Supply Chain and U.S. Government counterparts to align material strategies, resolve issues, and ensure coordinated support to the warfighter.
Monitor and track sustainment metrics (e.g., fill rate, backorders, days of supply, not mission capable for supply) and drive corrective actions as needed.
Interface with internal functional and program organizations (engineering, supply chain, finance) and work closely with external customers to resolve issues and communicate status.
Support configuration and data integrity for logistics records to ensure alignment between engineering configuration and supply support structures.
For more senior candidates: provide mentoring to junior logistics analysts and support continuous improvement initiatives for tools, processes, and data quality.