Operations Material Analyst

Leidos; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Defense Systems Electrical Manufacturing is seeking an Operations Material Analyst to support the assembly of electrical chassis, cables, PCBs, and electro-mechanical assemblies. The role involves material movements, kit preparation, serial number generation, and ensuring timely delivery within production labs and stockrooms.

The candidate should have 3–5 years in inventory/materials management, be able to work independently and in teams, and maintain organized, clean workspaces. U.S.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of prior relevant experience in inventory management or materials management.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• US Citizenship with Final Secret or eligibility for Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work with lab managers and lab technicians supporting production while maintaining delivery schedules and due dates.
• Move materials in and out of labs to support production builds.
• Generate serial numbers for subassemblies, organize kits, and prep parts.
• Escalate kit shortages or problems needed to complete builds.
• Package completed electrical assemblies.
• Track and move subassemblies between labs, stockrooms, QA, and shipping to meet quality and delivery goals.
• Document material movements in corporate quality and accounting systems.
• Use visual management standards for labeling and staging totes and ensure accurate WIP counts.
• Assist and train lower level staff.
• Collaborate with multiple functions, project teams, and production teams.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Leidos Defense Systems Electrical Manufacturing is seeking a Operations Material Analyst to join our team that supports assembly of a variety of hardware including electrical chassis, cables, printed circuit board assemblies and electro-mechanical assembly efforts.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with lab managers and lab technicians supporting production efforts while maintaining delivery schedules and due dates.
• Material movement in and out of labs to support production builds.
• Generate serial numbers for subassemblies, organize and verify kits, and prep parts for use as required.
• Escalate kit shortages or problems needed to complete builds.
• Packaging of completed electrical assemblies.
• Track and move electronic subassemblies between electronic assembly labs, quality inspection labs, stockrooms, and shipping docks as required to meet quality, safety, and delivery goals.
• Perform all associated computer transactions necessary to document material movements in our corporate quality and accounting systems.
• Utilize visual management standards for labeling and staging totes of subassemblies and will ensure that work in process counts are accurate and up to date.
• Responsible for assisting and training lower level support employees.
• Work in team environment and interacting with different functions, project teams and productions teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years of prior relevant experience in inventory management or materials management.
• Applicants must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain workplace cleanliness with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Deltek Costpoint.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Familiarity with Bill of Material (BOM) and Costpoint Manufacturing Orders.
• Experience with consumable storage and accountability.
• ESD Processes & Procedures.
• Electronic component handling requirements.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

July 2, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $45,500.00 - $82,250.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but may be limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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Leidos is a Fortune 500 company focused on innovative solutions in national security and health, with a commitment to diversity and employee engagement.

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