Manufacturing/Principal Manufacturing Analyst 2/3

Northrop Grumman • Clearfield, UT

4d • $65,500 - $122,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Manufacturing Analyst or Principal Manufacturing Analyst in Clearfield, Utah. The role supports production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment, with work across areas such as production planning and control, quality management, systems, manufacturing, engineering, material management, and process reengineering. The analyst may facilitate self-directed work teams, provide training in core skills, and work with internal and external customers on product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.

The position focuses on financial and project analysis in support of manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include analyzing financial trends and variances, preparing and maintaining estimates to completion and budget analyses, tracking actuals against targets, and preparing performance and variance reports for leadership. The role also coordinates with cross-functional organizations, manages departmental procurement requests, monitors project status and schedules, and prepares and presents project updates.

The position is onsite in Clearfield, Utah, on a first-shift 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Travel is 25% of the time. A SAP clearance is required to start; candidates must be able to obtain U.S. Government clearance and Program Access Request (PAR) within a reasonable period. Relocation assistance may be available. The requisition may be filled at the Manufacturing Analyst Level 2 or Principal Manufacturing Analyst Level 3 or Level 4, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

• Manufacturing Analyst Level 2: Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience, or a master’s degree and 0 years of experience.
• Principal Manufacturing Analyst Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years of experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Government clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
• Ability to obtain Program Access Request (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
• Ability to work onsite in Clearfield, Utah.
• SAP clearance is required to start.
• U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Current Program Access Request (PAR).
• EVMS training or certification.
• Experience tracking financials and updating cost analysis records.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Project.
• Experience interfacing with internal teams and external suppliers and vendors.
• Experience in an engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial trends and variances to identify potential risks and issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop, analyze, and maintain estimates to completion; perform monthly budget, EAC, actuals, and variance analyses for leadership briefings.
• Track weekly actuals against monthly and yearly targets, and maintain Earned Value Performance, EAC workbooks, QBD/QSST updates, and variance analysis reports monthly.
• Coordinate across Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Business Management to support effective communication and coordination.
• Manage aspects of departmental procurement requests.
• Review project status and manage schedules.
• Prepare, provide, maintain, and present project status.
• Support production, business, and related processes in a team-based manufacturing environment.
• May facilitate self-directed work teams, provide core-skills training, and work with internal and external customers on product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level