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Principal Manufacturing Analyst/ Sr. Principal Manufacturing Analyst

Yesterday Palmdale, CA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 Corporation is looking to hire a Principal Manufacturing Analyst/ Sr. Principal Manufacturing Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Palmdale, CA where technology and teamwork come together.
The ideal candidate for this role will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be comfortable communicating with multiple levels of leadership. They will work in a team environment, be comfortable with presenting data, be able to perform complex professional tasks, have excellent problem-solving abilities to develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity, and be comfortable working with minimal supervision and guidance. The selected candidate must understand the importance of using discretion, latitude, and must have high integrity.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

Work with Tooling Management and various stakeholders to identify communication, usability, and design goals for the internal SharePoint site.

Develop, analyze and maintain estimates to completion and perform monthly budget, EAC, actuals and Variance Analysis for Leadership briefings.

Tracking of weekly actuals against monthly/yearly targets and month maintenance of Earned Value Performance, EAC workbooks, QBD/QSST updates and Variance Analysis reports.

Coordination with cross functional teams across multiple organization including Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering and Business Management to ensure effective communication and coordination.

Assist with technical administrative tasks, including but not limited to hiring initiatives (such as forecasting, requisition tracking, attrition management, and onboarding), staff meetings, and employee engagement support, as well as any additional responsibilities as needed

Supports production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment.
Performs activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing, tooling, and maintenance
The incumbent may facilitate self-directed work teams, provide training in core skill areas to teams and peers, and interact with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.

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Incumbents are generally experienced in one or more areas of manufacturing operations.
Proactive forecasting and management of risks, issues, or opportunities relating to cost and schedule performance
Basic Qualifications Principal Manufacturing Analyst Level 3:

Bachelor's degree with 5 years' related experience in financial planning and/or budget development and/or analysis and/or plant controller and/or cost analysis. Master's degree with 3 years of experience in financial planning and/or budget development and/or analysis and/or plant controller and/or cost analysis.

Experience in a manufacturing or Tooling environment.

Experience working with Management to establish baselines for cost, schedule, and scope, and track actual performance against those measures

Ability to work within MS applications i.e., MS Word, (report writing) Excel (with the ability to create, edit, log and track data in spreadsheets), MS PowerPoint (ability to create, edit and present information).

Must have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Must have the ability to obtain Program Access Request (PAR) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Basic Qualifications Principal Manufacturing Analyst Level 4:

Bachelor's degree with 8 years' related experience in financial planning and/or budget development and/or analysis and/or plant controller and/or cost analysis. Master's degree with 6 years of experience in financial planning and/or budget development and/or analysis and/or plant controller and/or cost analysis.

Experience in a manufacturing or Tooling environment.

Experience working with Management to establish baselines for cost, schedule, and scope, and track actual performance against those measures

Ability to work within MS applications i.e., MS Word, (report writing) Excel (with the ability to create, edit, log and track data in spreadsheets), MS PowerPoint (ability to create, edit and present information).

Must have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Must have the ability to obtain Program Access Request (PAR) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Project Management

Experience tracking financials and updating cost analysis records

Experience in an engineering or aerospace environment

Experience using Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Project management experience

Proficient in Excel

EVM Experience

Internal Job Description

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Palmdale, CA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10214848
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-20T20:24:52

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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