Manufacturing Analyst (Level 3 or Level 4)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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. Northrop Grumman Corporation is looking to hire a Manufacturing Analyst Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Iuka, MS where technology and teamwork come together. The ideal candidate for this role will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be comfortable communicating with multiple levels of leadership. They will work in a team environment, be comfortable with presenting data, be able to perform complex professional tasks, have excellent problem-solving abilities to develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity, and be comfortable working with minimal supervision and guidance. The selected candidate must understand the importance of using discretion, latitude, and must have high integrity. Essential Functions / Responsibilities: Work with Tooling Management and various stakeholders to identify communication, usability, and design goals for the internal SharePoint site. Performs schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks. Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures and directing preparation of expenditure projections Develop, analyze and maintain estimates to completion and perform monthly budget, EAC, actuals and Variance Analysis for Leadership briefings. Tracking of weekly actuals against monthly/yearly targets and month maintenance of Earned Value Performance, EAC workbooks, QBD/QSST updates and Variance Analysis reports. Coordination with cross functional teams across multiple organization including Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering and Business Management to ensure effective communication and coordination. Support technical administrative task including but not limited to Hiring initiatives (forecast, requisition tracking, attrition, onboarding), staff meeting, engagement support and whatever else Performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis Sets up cost control system, monitors and controls costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system. Basic Qualifications Principal Manufacturing Analyst Level 3: Bachelors degree with 6 years related experience in financial planning and/or budget development and/or analysis and/or plant controller and/or cost analysis. Masters degree with 4 years of experience in financial planning and/or budget development and/or analysis and/or plant controller and/or cost analysis. Experience in a manufacturing or Tooling environment. Experience working with Management to establish baselines for cost, schedule, and scope, and track actual performance against those measures Ability to work within MS applications i.e., MS Word, (report writing) Excel (with the ability to create, edit, log and track data in spreadsheets), MS PowerPoint (ability to create, edit and present information). Must have current and active DoD Secret Security Clearance Must have the ability to obtain Program Access Request (PAR) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs Basic Qualifications Principal Manufacturing Analyst Level 4: Bachelors degree with 8 years related experience in financial planning and/or budget development and/or analysis and/or plant controller and/or cost analysis. Masters degree with 6 years of experience in financial planning and/or budget development and/or analysis and/or plant controller and/or cost analysis. Experience in a manufacturing or Tooling environment. Experience working with Management to establish baselines for cost, schedule, and scope, and track actual performance against those measures Ability to work within MS applications i.e., MS Word, (report writing) Excel (with the ability to create, edit, log and track data in spreadsheets), MS PowerPoint (ability to create, edit and present information). Must have current and active DoD Secret Security Clearance Must have the ability to obtain Program Access Request (PAR) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Finance Experience tracking financials and updating cost analysis records Experience in an engineering or aerospace environment Experience using Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Project management experience Proficient in Excel EVM Experience Salary Range: $74,600.00 - $111,800.00Salary Range 2: $92,900.00 - $139,300.00 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 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. 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Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.