Associate Manufacturing Analyst
- Locations:
- Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
- Security Clearance:
- Secret
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.
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.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking a Manufacturing Analyst 1 to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be located in Charlottesville, VA and will report to the Manager of Operations Program Management.
This position will be responsible for performing various duties on assigned programs, which include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Assisting in project team activities in the professional services arena
• Coordinating with client and company personnel under the guidance of the project lead to support project execution plans
• Monitoring project progress from initiation through delivery to help meet revenue and cost projections
• Supporting the review of project status and budgets by maintaining schedules and preparing routine updates
• Helping identify project issues and participating in developing resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals
• Assisting in the development of monitoring tools for project progress and participating in problem-solving discussions with project managers, operations management, and customers
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of Manufacturing experience
• 1-2 years of related experience in manufacturing, business systems, or project support roles
• Experience in project cost and schedule management concepts
. The ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance
• U.S. citizenship
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Management, Communications, or a related field
• Experience supporting project or operations teams in a manufacturing or technical environment
• Experience with basic project management tools and techniques
• Exposure to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as SAP, is a plus
• Experience in risk management principles