Principal Operations Research Analyst

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a F-35 Principal Operations Research Analyst to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals within our F-35 Master Planning organization. This role is located onsite in Redondo Beach, California.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting all required MPI meetings in accordance with the program rhythm
• Support metrics, reports, and presentation development for MPI leadership reviews and approvals
• Supports the organization of planning data and develops briefings for the Master Planning Integration Manager
• Support development, analysis and research of lines of Balance for key critical parts for production, spares, teammate furnished equipment (TFE), mods, etc.
• Facilitate and support process improvement projects, implement improvement initiatives, and develop mechanisms to audit improved processes
• Collaborate with focal integrator for incoming teammate furnished equipment (TFE) and government furnished equipment (GFE) schedule requirements
• Interface with customer counterpart as required for incoming TFE and support all audits
• The candidate also supports special projects as assigned by the Program Integration Director and Master Planning Integration IPT

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science degree with at least 5 years of experience, a Master's Degree with at least 3 years of experience, PhD with at least 1 year of experience or HS Diploma/Equivalent with 9 years of experience. Experience must be in the following: operations, supply chain, project management, sustainment, proposals, procurement, resource planning or accounting, industrial/manufacturing engineering or other related field.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior Program Management/ Integration experience within the Aerospace industry, especially on the F-35 Program
• Knowledge and experience in business plan development, market research, problem-solving, facilitating projects, and competitive analysis
• Experience in business development and capture

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