RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
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.
Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates
are determined after funding confirmation.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a motivated professional to join
our team as a Staff Logistics Management Analyst. This position will be located
in Ellsworth, AFB.
This position is an integral member of a sustainment logistics team responsible
for the management of complex spare parts and support assets that enable fleet
readiness for advanced aerospace systems. The role requires a strong background
in U.S. Government aircraft maintenance and logistics management processes,
excellent communication skills, and strong interpersonal and organizational
skills. The ideal candidate will be a team player and a strong independent
contributor, proactive, detail‑oriented, and comfortable leading logistics
activities that directly impact asset availability and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain inventory models and stock strategies to maximize asset
availability within defined budgetary constraints.
* Determine and assign Authorized Stock Levels (ASL) and Reorder Points
(ROP) to meet program readiness requirements while managing cost and
shelf‑life risk.
* Optimize inventory turnover, monitor usage and demand trends, and support
execution of budgetary responsibilities for assigned material portfolios.
* Assist in sales/consumption forecasting and material planning to support
program financial and operational goals.
* Conduct supportability and risk analyses to identify potential supply chain
disconnects and recommend mitigation actions (e.g., alternate sourcing,
repair vs. replace, safety stock adjustments).
* Support procurement activities by providing logistics input, validating
requirements, and helping prioritize buys to align with sustainment posture
and fleet needs.
* Ensure Bills of Material (BOMs) and associated logistics data are accurate
and available to support sustainment activities and scheduled maintenance or
modification events.
* Support the stand‑up and maturation of centralized inventory control
processes (e.g., C‑ICP), including definition of roles, processes, and
performance metrics.
* Integrate with Global Supply Chain and U.S. Government counterparts to align
material strategies, resolve issues, and ensure coordinated support to the
warfighter.
* Monitor and track sustainment metrics (e.g., fill rate, backorders, days of
supply, not mission capable for supply) and drive corrective actions as
needed.
* Interface with internal functional and program organizations (engineering,
supply chain, maintenance, finance) and work closely with external customers
to resolve issues and communicate status.
* Support configuration and data integrity for logistics records to ensure
alignment between engineering configuration and supply support structures.
* For more senior candidates: provide mentoring to junior logistics analysts
and support continuous improvement initiatives for tools, processes, and data
quality.
You will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility. There is no
remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 10% may be
required.
Basic Qualifications:
* Must have a Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of related experience in
logistics, supply chain, or maintenance; OR a Master’s degree and 10 years of
related experience in logistics, supply chain, or maintenance; OR a PhD and 8
years of related experience in logistics, supply chain, or maintenance.
* Must have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final U.S.
adjudicated government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required
for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the
Company.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical data to
determine parts applicability and usage.
* Experience with technical specifications and industry standards relevant to
aircraft parts and maintenance.
* Solid understanding of government aircraft maintenance and supply processes
and systems.
* Experience with sustainment of large weapon system programs (e.g., fighter,
bomber, ISR, or autonomous systems).
* Experience integrating with Global Supply Chain organizations and U.S.
* Government logistics counterparts. Experience supporting the stand‑up or
operation of centralized inventory control processes (e.g., C‑ICP or
equivalent).
* Experience working within SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP)
systems for material management and logistics.
* Prior experience as a Government Equipment Specialist or Aircraft Maintenance
Technician.
* Hands‑on experience with logistics and engineering data tools such
as Teamcenter Enterprise, Engineering Logistics Management System
(ELMS/ELMA), and Engineering Source Data (ESD).
* Experience with DMSMS/obsolescence management and supportability analysis.
* Certified through the Acquisition Professional Development Program in Program
Management and/or Acquisition Logistics.
* Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS9102 aerospace/industry standards.
* Active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00
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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement,
please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required
for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted
positions.