Principal Manufacturing Analyst / Sr. Principal Manufacturing Analyst

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Elkridge, MD, USA
In-Office
90K-168K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Plans and controls manufacturing product flow from kit conversion through delivery. Manages production schedules, inventory, material allocations, procurement, shortages, lead times, and customer-furnished equipment. Analyzes SAP and Tableau metrics, supports production control and sustainment operations, and drives cross-functional performance and process improvements. The senior-level role also provides training, coaching, and leadership across manufacturing, quality, engineering, systems, and material-management teams.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our Life Cycle Sustainment Organization (LCSO) Team as a Principal Manufacturing Analyst / Sr. Principal Manufacturing Analyst based out of Elkridge, MD.

The successful candidate will serve as an advisor to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives. They will be an expert within the Production Control organization and demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, presentation, problem resolution, and process improvement skills; communicate effectively and clearly using technical approaches and findings; be comfortable communicating with internal and external customers, including with cross-functional teams; and contribute to the development of new techniques, standards and training.

What you’ll get to do:

  • Plan, organize, and drive the timely flow of product through Manufacturing to support internal and external customer delivery requirements

  • Manage and provide schedule status and visibility of hardware for assigned programs, from the time of initial kit conversion, through manufacturing process, to delivery of hardware to internal and/or external customers

  • Collaborate with suppliers, MRP group, manufacturing, program management, and operations management to ensure performance metrics are met and reported to leadership monthly. (on time to release, maintaining last touch average of 15 days, out of cycle average age under 75 days, quality, cost, on time to delivery, etc.)

  • Utilize Tableau and other systems to analyze and maintain SAP metric, i.e. Aging Orders, and Overdue hours, 'Confirmed not Delivered' orders, floor stock inventory control, and the resolving of material shortages as they’re late to open production orders

  • Determine stock availability, assess material source (in-house vs external) and requirements for non-standard parts, and create acquisition requests

  • Analyze lead times and identify critical path procurements

  • Initiate material procurement and manage procurement processing

  • Review material depletion analysis to provide specific recommendations for spare/repair parts and support equipment positioning

  • Manage and control asset locations and allocation of customer inventories and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)

  • Monitor inventory and material allocations for accuracy

  • Support various DOD and commercial customers in a depot environment

Additionally, a Sr Principal Manufacturing Analyst:

  • Support Production/Sustainment business, and cross-functional processes in a team-based manufacturing environment

  • Work across areas such as production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing engineering, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process reengineering

  • Facilitate and participate in self-directed work teams to achieve operational and quality objectives

  • Provide training and coaching in core skill areas to team members and peers

  • Partner with internal and external customers on product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement initiatives

Basic Qualifications - Principal Manufacturing Analyst:

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, Production Control, Supply Chain or related field, Master’s degree with 3 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, Production Control, Supply Chain or related field, 9 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, Production Control, Supply Chain or related field Experience in a manufacturing environment may be considered in lieu of degree requirement

  • Experience with MRP/ERP business system

  • Experience in MS Office suite with emphasis on strong Excel/data analysis skills, “digital visionary”

  • Experienced in leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors

  • Experience effectively managing changing and conflicting priorities and resolve appropriately in a challenging environment

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance

  • U.S. citizenship required

Basic Qualifications - Senior Principal Manufacturing Analyst:

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, Production Control, Supply Chain or related field, Master’s degree with 6 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, Production Control, Supply Chain or related field, 12 years of experience in Manufacturing, Materials, MRP, Production Control, Supply Chain or related field maybe considered in lieu of degree requirement

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

  • Experience utilizing MRP/ERP business system

  • Experience in MS Office suite with emphasis on strong Excel/data analysis skills, “digital visionary”

  • Experienced in leadership, critical thinking and innovative behaviors

  • Experience effectively managing changing and conflicting priorities and resolve appropriately in a challenging environment

  • Experience leading people or projects across functional teams

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance

  • U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

  • APICS/ASCM CPIM certification

  • Prior production planning experience

  • Experience working within a Depot environment supporting various DOD and commercial customers

  • Northrop Grumman tools related to job function (SAP, GOLD, ISE, Cadstar)

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $168,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in manufacturing, materials, MRP, production control, supply chain, or a related field for the Principal level
  • Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience for the Principal level
  • Nine years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement at the Principal level
  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience for the Senior Principal level
  • Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience for the Senior Principal level
  • Twelve years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement at the Senior Principal level
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment for the Senior Principal level
  • Experience with an MRP or ERP business system
  • Microsoft Office experience, including strong Excel and data-analysis skills
  • Leadership, critical-thinking, and innovative-behavior experience
  • Ability to manage changing and conflicting priorities and resolve issues appropriately
  • Experience leading people or projects across functional teams for the Senior Principal level
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship
  • APICS or ASCM CPIM certification
  • Prior production-planning experience
  • Experience in a depot environment supporting Department of Defense and commercial customers
  • Experience with Northrop Grumman tools including SAP, GOLD, ISE, or Cadstar

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.

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The Company
HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
85,636 Employees

What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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