At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We are looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we ’II support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you ’II have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a results driven‑ professional with experience in continuous improvement and process management to support strategic governance of sector principles and operating practices. Based full‑time on‑site in Baltimore, MD, the successful candidate will ensure the configuration of all processes and identify improvement opportunities that boost efficiency and rigor.
This position will be based full-time on-site in Linthicum, MD near the Baltimore area.
The Policies Procedures Analyst will develop and maintain Mission Systems sector procedures, manuals, work instructions, and forms published to the MS Sector Principles and Operating Practices (PrOP) system.
Analyze document content for adequate internal process controls and to identify/eliminate redundancies or conflicts with other published [company/sector] document content.
Drive accountability with process owners to ensure grammatical correctness and apply PrOP document standards and format
Coordinate stakeholder review of documents and ensure swift and effective resolution of comments and feedback.
Strict adherence to process/internal requirements for the control of documents, files, and metadata and retention of supporting process records/artifacts.
Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience.
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Mapping Methodology.
Experience with Microsoft Vizio and SharePoint.
Lean Six Sigma Certification or Continuous Improvement and Root Cause Analysis experience
Process Management Certification (CBPP, APQC, BPM)
Knowledge of the government regulations FAR and DFARS.
Experienced with SIPOC, value stream mapping, and swim lane diagrams
Have developed and implemented metrics related to process rigor
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience with Mapping Methodology
- Experience with Microsoft Visio and SharePoint
- Lean Six Sigma Certification or Continuous Improvement and Root Cause Analysis experience
- Process Management Certification (CBPP, APQC, BPM)
- Knowledge of the government regulations FAR and DFARS
- Experience with SIPOC, value stream mapping, and swim lane diagrams
- Developed and implemented metrics related to process rigor
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.
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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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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.







