Material Requirements Planning Analyst - Level 3 or Level 4

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. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Material Requirements Planning Analyst – Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team in Dulles, VA.       Northrop Grumman Space Manufacturing & Operations East Production Operations is seeking an experienced professional for the position of Material Requirements Planning Analyst. This position will be fully engaged with Manufacturing Operations, Global Supply Chain, as well as cross-functional partners, to design, implement, and sustain an integrated Material Requirements Planning (MRP) environment for the Division, enabling synchronized demand/supply planning, production scheduling, and inventory control.   This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.   In this job, you will: • Provide guidance and training on effective use of the MRP system for Manufacturing/I&T and other functional partners • Partner with Engineering to manage product data (PDM) and ensure accurate, timely transfer of information into the ERP system • Investigate and learn new software modules with minimal guidance, documenting processes to improve operational efficiency • Develop, deliver, and update system training materials; recommend and document procedural improvements as needed • Define, track, and report key metrics to measure system performance and drive continuous improvement • Extract and analyze data using Cognos and other reporting tools to support decision making • Troubleshoot system issues, clearly articulate problems, and drive resolutions with internal teams and external software providers • Perform centralized planning activities in the MRP system (e.g., material master updates, ECN incorporation) and support cross-functional change initiatives   This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.   Basic Qualifications for Level 3 : • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.  Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree. • No clearance required to start • 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Production Planning, Inventory Control, or material requirements planning (MRP) • Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Costpoint, SAP) in an aerospace manufacturing environment • Strong understanding of manufacturing orders (MOs), bills of material (BOMs), and material availability • Advanced MS Excel skills, including working with large datasets to reconcile information and identify discrepancies • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex ERP/MRP and planning discrepancies (e.g., BOM, routing, allocation, and inventory variances) and drive cross-functional root-cause analysis and resolution with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and ERP Team   Basic Qualifi