Project Analyst / Principal Project Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); California (MO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Analyst to join their dynamic team in Woodland Hills, CA. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in the digital transformation of national defense products through innovative practices like Model-based Engineering and Agile methodologies. You will work closely with engineering teams to manage complex documentation and ensure compliance with standards, all while contributing to vital projects that impact global security. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you, providing a platform to grow and thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years experience or Master's degree with relevant experience.
• Strong planning, communication, and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Technical Problem Summaries with Systems Engineering Integration & Test leads.
• Manage engineering documentation and support releases in a high-stress environment.

Skills

Planning and organizational skills

Verbal communication skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Product Life Cycle Management

Configuration Management principles

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Cisco Matrix

Identity Services Engine (ISE)

SharePoint

1ERP

Matrix/PDM (Enovia)

Job description

Requisition ID: R10183591

• Category: Program Management

• Location: Woodland Hills, California, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 2

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. 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Project Analyst based out of Woodland Hills, CA. As a Project Analyst at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter.

What You’ll get to Do:

• Handle Technical Problem Summaries (TPS’s) in close coordination with the applicable Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) Lead and program team.

• In support of the SEIT Lead, assign actions to Engineering organizations in both Woodland Hills, CA and Salt Lake City, UT.

• Process and coordinate the initial release of new factory SIL/test equipment (hardware & software), tooling and test procedures.

• Process and coordinate the release of new Prime Hardware (Product) drawings packages.

• Identify the different types of drawings (i.e. detailed drawings, assembly drawings, arrangement drawings).

• Work with affected engineering groups to provide guidance on drawing/family tree development.

• Multi-task through an occasional high stress environment to support engineering releases.

• Work daily with complex engineering documentation management systems such as Matrix/PDM (Enovia) and ISE.

• Gain an understanding of the business and customer priorities.

• Ensure compliance to applicable Command Media.

Basic Qualifications for a Project Analyst are:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree, or 6 years relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

• Solid planning and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail.

• Demonstrated strong verbal communication and customer service skills in a teamwork environment.

• Experience with Product Life Cycle Management.

• Experience with Configuration Management principles.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• US Citizenship.

• Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

• Ability to work 100% onsite in Woodland Hills, CA.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Project Analyst are:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, a Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience, a PhD with 1 year of relevant experience, or 9 years relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

• Solid planning and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail.

• Demonstrated strong verbal communication and customer service skills in a teamwork environment.

• Experience with Product Life Cycle Management.

• Experience with Configuration Management principles.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• US Citizenship.

• Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

• Ability to work 100% onsite in Woodland Hills, CA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the processing of Engineering Changes.

• Experience with Cisco Matrix and Identity Services Engine (ISE).

• General knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems and manufacturing processes.

• Knowledge of SharePoint and 1ERP.

• Possess a rudimentary understanding of the indenturing structure.

• Possess a basic understanding of drawing re-identification criteria.

Salary Range: $73,900 - $100,900

Salary Range 2: $91,200 - $136,800

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. 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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.