Quality Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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. 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  Quality Analyst to join our team in  Annapolis, MD. What You'll Get to Do: • Develop and implement program quality plans, programs, and procedures using statistical quality‑control methods and lean manufacturing concepts.   • Ensure product performance and quality meet company and regulatory standards.   • Review, analyze, and report quality discrepancies in assembly, process, mechanical, electrical, and electro‑mechanical systems.   • Investigate problems, create dispositions, and apply corrective actions for recurring issues; collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, customers, vendors, and subcontractors to satisfy requirements.   • Recommend corrective actions, dispositions, and design or process modifications.   • Select, construct, apply, and interpret basic quality tools (cause‑and‑effect diagrams, flowcharts, check sheets, Pareto charts, scatter diagrams, run/control charts, histograms).   • Understand product and process approval systems, outlining validation and qualification methods such as beta testing, first‑article, in‑process, and final inspections.  • Demonstrate corrective‑action basics: identify problems, contain issues, propose solutions, and verify effectiveness.     Basic Qualifications   • 2 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree; OR a Master’s degree. • Knowledge of SAP transaction processes  • Experience reading, interpreting, and analyzing business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations • Familiarity and knowledge of quality processes and procedures.   • Experience with quality tools such as cause and effect diagrams, flowcharts, check sheets, Pareto charts, scatter diagrams, run/control charts, and histograms • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance • US Citizenship is required     Preferred Qualifications   • Familiarity with inspection methodologies • Ability to interpret inspection drawings and checklists; strong understanding of drawing ter