Principal/Sr. Principal Manufacturing Analyst Level 3/4

Northrop Grumman • Clearfield, UT

3d • $81,400 - $152,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Principal or Sr. Principal Manufacturing Analyst to support its Tooling organization in Clearfield, Utah. The role supports production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment, working across areas such as production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process reengineering. The analyst may facilitate self-directed work teams, provide training in core skill areas, and work with internal and external customers on product planning, issue resolution, and process improvement. The position requires strong written and verbal communication and interaction with multiple levels of leadership.

Responsibilities include budgeting and tracking Tooling material and labor spending, analyzing financial trends and variances, preparing estimates to completion and monthly budget and earned-value analyses, and maintaining related workbooks, reports, and updates. The analyst coordinates with Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Business Management, manages departmental procurement requests, monitors project status and schedules, and prepares and presents project updates. The role is onsite in Clearfield, Utah, on a first-shift 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government clearance and Program Access Request within a reasonable period as determined by the company.

Requirements

• For Principal Manufacturing Analyst Level 3: bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience, or master's degree and 3 years of experience.
• For Sr. Principal Manufacturing Analyst Level 4: bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, or master's degree and 6 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 to meet its business needs.
• Ability to obtain Program Access Request (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and a skilled communicator.

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 MS Project.
• Experience interfacing with internal teams and external suppliers and vendors.
• Experience in an engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Budget and track spending for Tooling material and direct and indirect labor.
• 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 with cross-functional teams across Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Business Management.
• Manage aspects of departmental procurement requests.
• Review project status and manage schedules.
• Prepare, provide, maintain, and present project status.
• Support manufacturing production, business, and other processes in a team-based environment.
• Potentially facilitate self-directed work teams, provide core-skills training, and interact with internal and external customers on product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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