Staff Logistics Management Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corp.; South Dakota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Staff Logistics Management Analyst to join our Ellsworth AFB team. This on-site role requires a Secret clearance and a strong background in U.S. Government aircraft maintenance, logistics processes, and effective communication.

Responsibilities include developing inventory models, setting ASL/ROP, and supporting budgeting, procurement input, and data integrity across BOMs. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with extensive logistics/supply chain experience.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a final U.S. adjudicated Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain inventory models and stock strategies to maximize asset availability.
• Determine ASL and ROP to meet program readiness while managing cost and shelf-life risk.
• Optimize inventory turnover and monitor usage and demand trends.

Skills

Logistics management

Supply chain

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 12 years

Master’s degree + 10 years

PhD + 8 years

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

Staff Logistics Management Analyst

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a motivated professional to join our team as a Staff Logistics Management Analyst. This position will be located in Ellsworth AFB and requires a Secret clearance. The role requires a strong background in U.S. Government aircraft maintenance and logistics management processes, excellent communication skills, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain inventory models and stock strategies to maximize asset availability within defined budgetary constraints.
• Determine and assign Authorized Stock Levels (ASL) and Reorder Points (ROP) to meet program readiness requirements while managing cost and shelf‑life risk.
• Optimize inventory turnover, monitor usage and demand trends, and support execution of budgetary responsibilities for assigned material portfolios.
• Assist in sales/consumption forecasting and material planning to support program financial and operational goals.
• Conduct supportability and risk analyses to identify potential supply chain disconnects and recommend mitigation actions.
• Support procurement activities by providing logistics input, validating requirements, and helping prioritize buys to align with sustainment posture and fleet needs.
• Ensure Bills of Material (BOMs) and associated logistics data are accurate and available to support sustainment activities and scheduled maintenance or modification events.
• Support the stand‑up and maturation of centralized inventory control processes, including definition of roles, processes, and performance metrics.
• Integrate with Global Supply Chain and U.S. Government counterparts to align material strategies, resolve issues, and ensure coordinated support to the warfighter.
• Monitor and track sustainment metrics and drive corrective actions as needed.
• Interface with internal functional and program organizations and work closely with external customers to resolve issues and communicate status.
• Support configuration and data integrity for logistics records to ensure alignment between engineering configuration and supply support structures.
• Provide mentoring to junior logistics analysts and support continuous improvement initiatives for tools, processes, and data quality.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of related experience in logistics, supply chain, or maintenance; or Master’s degree and 10 years of experience; or PhD and 8 years of experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain or maintain a final U.S. adjudicated Secret clearance and any required program access within a reasonable period of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical data to determine parts applicability and usage.
• Experience with technical specifications and industry standards relevant to aircraft parts and maintenance.
• Solid understanding of government aircraft maintenance and supply processes and systems.
• Experience sustaining large weapon system programs such as fighter, bomber, ISR, or autonomous systems.
• Experience integrating with Global Supply Chain organizations and U.S. Government logistics counterparts.
• Experience supporting the stand‑up or operation of centralized inventory control processes such as C‑ICP.
• Experience working within SAP or similar ERP systems for material management and logistics.
• Prior experience as a Government Equipment Specialist or Aircraft Maintenance Technician.
• Hands‑on experience with logistics and engineering data tools such as Teamcenter Enterprise, ELMS/ELMA, and ESD.
• Experience with DMSMS, obsolescence management, and supportability analysis.
• Certified through the Acquisition Professional Development Program in Program Management or Acquisition Logistics.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS9102 aerospace/industry standards.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel up to 10% of the time may be required. This is a full‑time, on‑site position with no remote or hybrid option.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment 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.