Principal Operations Research Analyst

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.

We're looking for you to join our team as a Principal Operations Research Analyst in the Factory & Material Estimating team in the Pricing & Estimating organization within Business Management based out of Linthicum, MD. Full-Time telework may be considered for this role although the preferred location is on-site. * This position offers the 9/80 schedule.
What You'll Get to Do
Engage with various proposal teams across the MS Sector as you help to build up Material and Labor cost estimates. Develop in house tools/solutions to drive efficiency and maintain compliance with FAR/DFAR requirements. Analyze data and develop sector wide cost factors and cost estimating relationships, while assisting in bringing estimating into the S4 environment.
Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Primary responsibility to develop and maintain material and factory labor cost factors and cost estimating relationships (such as SARM, material quantity adjustment curve, and escalation)

Secondarily, coordinate the preparation and documentation of priced Bill of Material (BOM) and Factory Labor cost estimate developments as required

Validate estimating approach and participate in customer negotiations

Analyze historical data and perform ad hoc data mining and analytics

Support Estimating System and Proposal Audits as well as Customer Fact Finding ensuring TINA compliance during all aspects of the proposal process

Support Estimating transition of Tools and Methods from ERP2 to S4 Hana environment

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors in a STEM field plus 5 Years of experience in pricing, operations, business management, or a related field (i.e. supply chain, etc.); OR Masters degree in a STEM field plus 3 years of experience; Will consider 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.

Experience w/VBA & SQL in Access and Excel

US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with bill of material or factory labor estimating and the QUEST estimating tool

Experience with Purchase Orders, Routings, Cost Centers, Standards, & MRP

Experience with DataWarehouse (ORAD) and Eclipse

Experience with Analysis Office (AO)

In depth knowledge of Pricing, Risk Analysis, Statistics, and other quantitative analytical tools.

Working knowledge of Enterprise Pricing Software (i.e., ProPricer).

Advanced skill level with SAP.

Active Security level clearance

What We Can Offer You
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!
Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00The 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): Linthicum Heights, MD

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10226916

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-26T20:30:49