Principal/Sr. Principal Manufacturing Analyst Level 3/4

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Analyst or a Sr. Principal Manufacturing Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting our Tooling organization. This position will be located in Clearfield, UT 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. Supports production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment. Performs activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process reengineering. The incumbent may facilitate self-directed work teams, provide training in core skill areas to teams and peers, and interact with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement. Incumbents are generally experienced in one or more areas of manufacturing operations. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow with a leader in the Aerospace Industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you!   **This is a 1st shift position working 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. This position requires onsite presence due to the nature of the role.    Duties include, but are not limited to: • Responsible for budgeting and tracking of spending for Tooling material and labor (direct & indirect) • Analyze financial trends and variances to identify potential risks and issues and recommend corrective actions as needed • 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 monthly maintenance of Earned Value Performance, EAC workbooks, QBD/QSST updates and Variance Analysis reports • Coordination with cross functional teams across multiple organizations including Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering and Business Management to   ensure effective communication and coordination • Manage aspects of departmental procurement requests • Reviews status of projects and manages schedules • Prepare, provide, maintain, and present project status This requisition may be filled as a Principal or Sr. Principal Manufacturing Analyst Level 3 or Level 4 depending on qualification below .    Basic Qualifications Principal Manufacturing Analyst Level 3 : • Bachelor’s degree with 4 years experience or Master’s degree with 3 years of experience • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) • Must have the ability to obtain U.S. Government Clearance within a reasonable period of