Project Analyst / Principal Project Analyst

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 is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization 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 warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

We are looking for you to join our team as a Project Analyst based out of Woodland Hills, CA. As a Project Analyst at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

What You'll get to Do:

• Handle Technical Problem Summaries (TPS's) in close coordination with the applicable Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) Lead and program team to ensure technical / non-technical process issues affecting various product lines are handled in an effective and timely manner
• In support of the SEIT Lead, assign actions to Engineering organizations in both Woodland Hills, CA and Salt Lake City, UT and authorize budget and provide work orders to resolve technical and process problems
• Process and coordinate the initial release of new factory SIL / test equipment (hardware & software), tooling and test procedures and do the same for all ongoing changes to these documents
• Process and coordinate the release of new Prime Hardware (Product) drawings packages (including Prime Software) and do the same for all ongoing changes to these documents.
• Identify the different types of drawings (i.e. detailed drawings, assembly drawings, arrangement drawings).
• Work with affected engineering groups to provide guidance on drawing / family tree development
• Multi-task through an occasional high stress environment to support engineering releases to achieve sales / program goals
• Work daily with complex engineering documentation management systems such as Matrix/PDM (Enovia) and ISE
• Gain an understanding of the business and customer priorities and expedite processing & coordination where needed
• Ensure compliance to applicable Command Media

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below

This requisition may be filled at either the base or Principal Level.

Basic Qualifications for a Project Analyst are:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree and 1 year experience, or 7 years relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with the processing of Engineering Changes (i.e. Technical Problem Summaries (TPS's) and Revision Notices (RN's)).
• Solid planning and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Strong verbal communication and customer service skills in a teamwork environment.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Security Clearance

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Project Analyst are:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree and 4 year experience, or 10 years relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with the processing of Engineering Changes (i.e. Technical Problem Summaries (TPS's) and Revision Notices (RN's)).
• Solid planning and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Strong verbal communication and customer service skills in a teamwork environment.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Cisco Matrix and Identity Services Engine (ISE).
• Experience with Configuration Management principles.
• General knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of SharePoint and 1ERP.
• Possess a rudimentary understanding of the indenturing structure (i.e. detailed drawings lead to assembly drawings, which can lead to module drawings).
• Possess a basic understanding of drawing re-identification criteria such as dash number "rolls" vs. going to a new basic drawing number for a mandatory non-re-workable change

Salary Range: $68,100 USD - $102,100 USD
Salary Range 2: $83,800 USD - $125,800 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.