Principal Manufacturing Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Manufacturing Analyst based onsite in Apopka, FL.   Roles and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Manager of Operations Project Management, the incumbent will work hand in hand with the Operations Project Management team in the Operations Business Management (OBM) role, supporting monthly financial and budgetary planning.   What you will get to do: ​ • Assist in the generation of proposals, including basis of estimates, resource codes, estimate rational, bid codes overhead, and labor rates. • Involvement with proposal kickoffs, BOE development, and pricing in conjunction with OPM and MFG Eng’s. • Work with the Proposal Core Team members to ensure adequate and compliant proposal submissions to customer requirements. • Assist in the development of Comp EACs, and single point adjustments with the OPM’s, MFG Engs, and Program Finance. • Candidate should have working knowledge of Earned Value and Earned Value concepts. Ensure timely and accurate monthly/weekly program earned value (EV) metrics. This planning position will interface with the OPM’s, MFG Eng’s, and OBM’s to provide comprehensive financial analysis to identify and assist in mitigating program risks. • Provide Weekly/Monthly Data and Analysis regarding Support to Touch Labor trending. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships with others.  They will have strong analytical thinking and presentation skills, while paying close attention to detail and showing accuracy in their work   Basic Qualifications for the Principal Manufacturing Analyst: • Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant business or manufacturing work experience, OR a Master’s degree in a related field and 3 or more years of relevant business or manufacturing work experience. • Experience in working on teams or projects. • Experience with SAP or other ERP systems • Experience with proposals, BOEs, and/or finances • Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Pivots and Word) experience. • Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance • US Citizenship required   Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in a financial/planning environment, scheduling, and planning, strong analytical skills. • Experience with Manufacturing Processes • Experience with SAP, MES, and Planning Assistance Tool (PLATOs)