Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a motivated professional to join our team as a Logistics Management Analyst Management Analyst – Sustainment. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO.
This position is an integral member of a sustainment logistics team responsible for the management of complex spare parts and support assets that enable early warning missile system sustainment. The role requires a strong background in United States Space Force property management, 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.
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 purchases to align with sustainment posture.
- Conduct disposition or repair activities of material when required.
- Support Bills of Material (BOMs) efforts 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.
- Support shipping and handling operations in support of sustainment activities.
- Issue and Receive material utilizing SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems for material management.
- 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, maintenance, finance) and work closely with external customers to resolve issues and communicate status.
- Establish and maintain Item Unique Identification (IUID) program requirements in support of sustainment operations.
- Support configuration and data integrity for logistics records to ensure alignment between engineering configuration and supply support structures.
All work must be performed on-site in Colorado Springs. Travel up to 10% may be required.
Basic Qualifications Logistics Management Analyst:
- Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related professional / military experience; OR a Master’s degree and 1 year of related experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience shipping and handling unclassified and classified material.
- Experience working with material management and logistics operations.
- DoD Secret level clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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 sustainment systems.
- Experience with shipping and handling of classified materials.
- Solid understanding of Item Unique Identification (IUID) program requirements and Government property (GFP) Disposition operations.
- Experience with sustainment of weapon system programs.
- 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).
- Prior experience as a Government Equipment Specialist or Logistics Manager.
- Certified through the Acquisition Professional Development Program in Program Management and/or Acquisition Logistics.
- Experience working with material management and logistics operations.
- Experience with obsolescence management and supportability analysis.
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 2 years related experience OR Master's degree and 1 year related experience
- DoD Secret level clearance (Clearance required for start)
- U.S. Citizenship (required for positions with government clearance)
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience shipping and handling unclassified and classified material
- Experience working with material management and logistics operations
- Ability to perform work on-site in Colorado Springs, CO
- Ability to develop and maintain inventory models, ASL, and ROP
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical data
- Familiarity with Item Unique Identification (IUID) program requirements
- Experience with Government Furnished Property (GFP) disposition operations
- Experience supporting sustainment of weapon system programs and Global Supply Chain integration
- Experience supporting stand-up or operation of centralized inventory control processes (e.g., C-ICP)
- Prior experience as a Government Equipment Specialist or Logistics Manager
- Acquisition Professional Development Program certification in Program Management and/or Acquisition Logistics
- Experience with obsolescence management and supportability analysis
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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