Staff Manufacturing Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Analyst. This position will be located at our site in Palmdale, CA.
We seek Manufacturing Analysts that use a unique skill set that includes a hands-on approach and act as the production focal point for management. The selected candidate would be responsible to aid tool creation/continuous improvements for front line leaders, CAMs and senior level leaders throughout the production IPT. Performs projects and analysis that directly support program financials and execution. such as but not limited to rates of return, depreciation, working capital, investments, CPI/SPI analysis, projects deemed necessary for program execution and financial comparisons by analysis of profit and loss statements and income statements. Prepares reports of findings and recommendations to management. Develops, maintains, and establishes financial review agenda considering such things as information flow, volume, and document format for data processing for program leadership. May provide analysis on business development and may monitor business performance by IPT.
Responsibilities
The selected candidate will support production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment. Other duties may include:

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, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process reengineering.
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.
Develops advanced concepts, techniques, and standards. Develop new applications based on professional principles and theories.