Operations Project Analyst - Manufacturing 2 / 3- (Space/Satellite)

Northrop Grumman

85d • $73,900 - $110,900

About The Position

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. The Tactical Space Systems Division Manufacturing organization has two openings for a Operations Project Analyst 2/3 in Dulles, VA to support the Space Systems Division. The Program Operations Engineer 2/3 are the interface between the Business Division (Civil Space Systems and National Security Systems Satellites) and Manufacturing. We are seeking a Operations Project Analyst 2/3 to work closely with the Manufacturing Work Centers and Program Management. This position is responsible for schedule management and cost accountability of Manufacturing activities for their respective Business Division to determine the most practical and cost-efficient methods to obtain the optimal program execution. The Operations Project Analyst 2/3 candidate must possess excellent communication skills - both verbal and written; strong interpersonal skills; a good problem solving mindset; and the ability to present program visibility at internal/external meetings to include all levels of management including executive level. This is not a Manager role. This is an individual contributor role.

Requirements

• Operations Project Analyst 2 - A Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant work experience or 1 year of experience with a Master's degree
• Operations Project Analyst 3 - A Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant work experience or 4 years of experience with a Master's degree
• MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point
• Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Experience in engineering or manufacturing
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US. Government DoD security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business Management, Manufacturing, Industrial or Quality Engineering
• Working knowledge of Cost Point and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one
• Demonstrated expertise in MRP and IMS Scheduling
• Experience with Windchill, TipQA, Cognos
• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing and Manufacturing
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Program execution experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the production execution for Business Unit programs
• Coordinate Manufacturing cost and schedule performance
• Serve as Manufacturing lead for all proposals in the Business Unit
• Ensure Manufacturing has the needed resources to execute the programs
• Managing and maintaining the day to day interfaces and communications between the assigned Program Management Office (PMO), Manufacturing, Test, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), Mission Assurance (MA), Supply Chain (SCM), Engineering, and Shipping
• Facilitating internal meetings in a way to support design, production, and problem resolutions
• Reporting Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and may service as the Cost Account Management (CAM) for manufacturing projects
• Engage and collaborate with programs and functional organizations to obtain, understand, and interpret manufacturing facilitation and scheduling requirements

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree