Sr Principal Engineer Planning Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer Planning Analyst in Melbourne, FL to lead DMSMS BCA efforts, coordinating with suppliers, engineering, and program management to resolve obsolescence issues.

The role requires strong data analysis, cross-functional communication, and the ability to manage complex planning artifacts. Requires a Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years or a Master’s with 6+ years, and an active or readily obtainable US Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with 8+ years in a Project Planning or Technical role, or Master’s Degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Active US Government Secret clearance required (or ability to obtain) with background check in past 5 years.
• Experience with data analytics and visualization; SAP? (as applicable to DMSMS).
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills for cross-team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead the DMSMS Business Case Analysis (BCA) process across cross-disciplinary teams.
• Coordinate with procurement, engineering, and program management to resolve obsolescence issues.
• Create and manage BCA artifacts including options, schedules, costs, and roadmaps.
• Maintain BCA database and track status for leadership briefings.

Skills

Project Planning

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 (NGAS) has an opening for a Sr. Principal Engineer Planning Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida.This position will be supporting the Product Support organization as an individual contributor on the Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) team.The candidate must have excellent inter-personal, written and verbal communication skills as they work with teams of engineers, logisticians, buyers, etc. in pursuing recommendations for resolution of DMSMS issues. Candidate will help coordinate activities to ensure solutions are in place to minimize or prevent impacts to current contracts. Key aspects of the position include working effectively with Procurement/ Subcontracts, Integrated Product Teams, functional organizations, external customers and Program Management to identify, analyze, address, and resolve DMSMS issues.Key Roles and Responsibilities:Serve as a lead for the DMSMS Business Case Analysis (BCA) process while integrating with cross-discipline teams, including supply chain and procurement, business management, engineering, functional organizations, external customers and program managementInterface with DMSMS team and tool suite, as well as other stakeholders as necessary, to adjudicate obsolescence issues for BCA candidacy. Perform analysis of supplier and industry data to provide recommended, risk-based path forward.Creation and management of entry and exit criteria artifacts for each development phase of a BCA, to include resolution option definition, execution schedules, cost estimates, and roadmapsCollect and provide data to inform program leadership of BCA status during technical interchange meetings, working groups, program deliverables and other briefings as requiredMaintain BCA database and other artifacts with updated statuses, tasking and other pertinent information on a consistent cadenceInterpret Bills of Material or parts lists.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree and at least 8 years of previous experience working in a Project Planning or Technical position OR Master’s Degree with 6 years of experience. In lieu of formal degree, will consider 12 years of experience.Proficiency using Microsoft Office products (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Must hold an Active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with database managementProficiency with JIRA and ConfluenceProficiency with Project Management processes and proceduresKnowledge of data analytics and visualization techniquesComplete understanding of DMSMS concepts and processesPrimary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00The 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.