RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available 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 is seeking a Sr Principal Engineer Planning Analyst. This position, **located in Warner Robins, GA** will support multiple locations within the Integrated Mission Solutions Operating Unit of Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector. The successful candidate will be integral to the Support Engineering group, focusing on Staff Forecasting, Cost Account Management, and Data Analysis. This role primarily involves control account management and staff forecasting related to contractual, NCTA, and overhead engineering technical scope. **Job Description:** The Sr Principal Engineer Planning Analyst will analyze business and technical processes to develop new and enhance existing business information processing systems, such as production, inventory control, and financial tracking systems. This role will prepare and coordinate the plans and schedules for new or existing programs, determining, monitoring, and reviewing costs, operational budgets and schedules, and manpower requirements. The Analyst will support and participate in negotiations with customers and analyze the effects of projects on various areas such as Engineering, Facilities, and the labor pool to determine the most practical and cost-efficient methods to obtain the required resources. Additionally, the role involves resolving proposal preparation problems, assessing progress against established plans and parameters, and formulating and recommending corrective action measures such as schedule revisions, manpower adjustments, fund allocations, and work requirements. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** + Expertise in developing new concepts, techniques, and standards. + Able to communicate effectively and present technical approaches and findings clearly. + Skilled in developing solutions for complex problems that require ingenuity and innovation. + Capable of working independently on complex assignments with considerable discretion in determining objectives and approaches. **Key Responsibilities:** + Analyze and improve engineering business processes concerning Digital Transformation, cost account management, and staff forecasting. + Track costs and labor, ensuring accurate metrics reporting. + Train team members in staffing tools and support the development of metrics dashboards with the Operating Unit data team. + Provide project management support for process improvement efforts related to digital transformation, assisting the Support Engineering Manager. + Support material status reporting metrics and Manufacturing Bill of Material training and development. + Collaborate with Program Management and Engineering/Operations teams to enhance data and process interfaces. **Basic Qualifications:** + High School Diploma/GED and 12 years of related experience + Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field with 8 years of experience; Master’s Degree with 6 years of experience; or PhD with 4 years of experience will also be considered + Minimum of 5 years of project management or business management experience. + Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple competing tasks. + Excellent communication, business analytical, and problem-solving skills. + Strong customer service skills with experience working cross-functionally. + Experience interfacing with engineering, operations, and procurement on manufacturing issues for DoD programs. + Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel functions (formulas, pivot tables). + Ability to obtain a Secret Security clearance. + Must be able to work full time in Warner Robins, GA **Preferred Qualifications:** + Active Secret Security Clearance is highly preferred. + BS Degree in related field + Experience with Tableau/PowerBI for data visualization and reporting. + Demonstrated expertise with SAP and Bill of Material processes. + 2+ years of experience using Microsoft Project (MS Project). NGSkills Primary Level Salary Range: $107,800.00 - $161,800.00 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.