Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Planning Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: 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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) has an opening for a Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Planning Analyst – Hardware Acquisition Services Operations Lead within the Hardware Acquisition Services team in support of the Mechanical Ground Systems Engineering team. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA at Space Park.

Hardware Acquisition Services Operations Lead is responsible for the following (but not limited to):

Manages the day-to-day activities and assess processes to streamline overall operations. Determine, monitor and review work authorization requests (costs, operational budgets and schedules and manpower requirements).
Analyzes and interprets technical drawings and details of work authorization requests to determine the most practical and cost-efficient procurement method.
Facilitates the procurement, fabrication, testing and services activities.
Interfaces with global supply chain and operations disciplines related to all procurement activities. Facilitates in-house Quality Assurance (QA) test and inspection. Facilitates the logistics for hardware delivery and hardware deployment activities. Formulates and recommends action plans for fabrication activities, schedule revisions, manpower adjustments, fund allocations, and work requirements. Interface with various disciplines in the organization such as Manufacturing Shops, Global Supply Chain, etc.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
 
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications:

Sr. Principal Engineer Planning Analyst: 12 years with a high school diploma, 8 Years with Bachelors; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD.

Principal Engineer Planning Analyst: 9 years with a high school diploma, 5 Years with Bachelors; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD.

Experience must be within the Aerospace or Defense Industry, or within Project Management or Global Supply Chain Management
Experience in managing multiple projects
Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to read technical drawings
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio)

Preferred Qualifications:

General understanding of Integration and Test operations
Experience leading teams and overseeing multiple projects
Experience with creating and executing to a project plan
Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance OR SCI Access

Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00Salary Range 2: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00

The 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 bonuse