Sr Principal Quality Analyst

Sr Principal Quality 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr Principal Quality Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Melbourne, FL. Prepare and coordinate mission assurance plans and schedules for new or existing programs. Develop, monitor, and review cost, operational budget and schedule, and staffing requirements. Support and participate in earned value management, proposals, basis of estimate, estimate at complete. Analyze project needs and effects on various mission assurance areas such as quality engineering, quality inspection and quality support to determine the most practical and cost-efficient methods to resource. Integrate and resolve proposal preparation constraints through assessment of established plans and parameters. Formulate and recommend corrective measures such as schedule revisions, manpower adjustments, fund allocations, and work requirements.

You will ensure proposal planning, development, review and implementation is completed on time utilizing discreet planning efforts whenever possible to maximize mission assurance resource planning. Collaborate with Mission Assurance Program Managers (MAPM), Mission Assurance Program Directors (MAPD), Functional Home Room Managers (FHRM), Mission Assurance Team Leads to ensure basis of estimates (BOEs) are accurate and factual to guarantee mission assurance requirements can be met at proposal execution. Interface with supported program business and Integrated Process Team (IPT) counterparts to ensure execution to program earned value management (EVM) processes. Review cost account manager (CAM) information with program and mission assurance leadership for compliance to EVM and integrated master schedule (IMS) plans. Initiate and maintain various tracking tools to provide MAPMs, MAPDs and above the cost accounting and scheduling oversight necessary to execute on various programmatic demands that require senior leader attention. Support outside assigned program(s) when surge support is required to meet proposal and BOE requests with short timelines for delivery. Execution of these tasks will require attention to detail and solid organizational skills to manage multiple projects and tasks while working closely with the MA and IPT teams. Strong computer skills and business acumen are necessary along with a robust level of understanding in Microsoft Office Suite products.

Competencies for Success :

• Must work independently
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize
• Strong focus, attention to detail and accuracy
• Perform in a dynamic and diverse environment
• High initiative, self-starter, resilient, and a motivation for excellence
• Driven, results oriented, self-motivated / self-reliant, team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills and must be able to interface with internal and external organizations leadership
• Dedication and willingness to grow skill set through schooling and training

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Primary Level Salary Range : $98,100.00 - $147,100.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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.