Policy & Procedures Analyst - Space Components

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.

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.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the war-fighter. Come be a part of our mission. Northrop Grumman, Space Components and Strategic Businesses Business Unit (BU), designs, manufactures and operates small and medium-class spacecraft for communications, imaging, scientific, exploration and national security space applications. The Group is leading supplier of space components that power and enable satellites of all classes, provides technical engineering services to government agencies and laboratories, and is developing exciting new satellite servicing and advanced space flight technologies.

Our BU is seeking a Policies Procedures Analyst to join our team to support our Operating Units (OUs) in Goleta, Oxnard, Commerce, or San Diego, CA; East Hartford, CT; Devens, Lanham or Beltsville, MD; St. Charles, MO; and Charlotte, NC locations.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development and maintenance of company policies and procedures.
• Develops and/or analyzes and revises existing administrative operations and management controls including standard practices, operating procedures, management systems, and reporting documentation.
• Develops and/or coordinates improved policies, methods, procedures, instructions, and forms to achieve greater operations efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Analyze existing operational processes and develop sense for operational needs of team members.
• Work with manufacturing personnel to develop, improve, document, and transition new processes to manufacturing.
• Supports lean principals for process improvements as applicable.
• Document workflows and processes based on requirements.
• Communicate clearly and effectively technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences.
• Develop subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals.
• Take strong ownership to drive documentation through process from inputs to final distribution.
• Conduct quality review of materials.
• Communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years' experience in Quality, Engineering, or Contracts
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100
• Proficient in MS Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficient in SharePoint
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Excellent communicator
• Ability to multi-task and support multiple projects
• Ability to recognize and reduce/eliminate non-value operations
• Ability to proactively identify issues, escalate to appropriate channels, and suggest solutions to leadership for review
• Demonstrated ability to work both as a team member and individual contributor
• Ability to lead projects and work to closure
• US Citizen

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with manufacturing in aerospace and/or space operations is highly desired
• Knowledge of industry practices
• Independently demonstrates the skill and ability to perform complex professional tasks
• Expert in the field of policies and procedures
• Exposure to Lean Six Sigma

Salary Range: $61,900 USD - $92,900 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 (https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/) we require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by their start date. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.