Sr. Principal Logistics Management Analyst

About the role

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.

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.
• Aid 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience in logistics, supply chain, or maintenance; OR a Master’s degree and 6 years of related experience in logistics, supply chain, or maintenance; OR a PhD and 4 years of related experience in logistics, supply chain, or maintenance.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have solid understanding of government aircraft maintenance and supply processes and systems.
• Must have experience with sustainment of large weapon system programs (e.g., fighter, bomber, ISR, or autonomous systems).
• Must have experience integrating with Global Supply Chain organizations and U.S. Government logistics counterparts.
• Must have experience supporting the stand-up or operation of centralized inventory control processes (e.g., C-ICP or equivalent).
• Must have hands-on experience with logistics and engineering data tools such as Teamcenter Enterprise, Engineering Logistics Management System (ELMS/ELMA), and Engineering Source Data (ESD).
• Must have prior experience as a Government Equipment Specialist or Aircraft Maintenance Technician.
• Must have experience with DMSMS/obsolescence management and supportability analysis.
• Must be certified through the Acquisition Professional Development Program in Program Management and/or Acquisition Logistics.
• Must have familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, and AS9102 aerospace/industry standards.
• Must have Active U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Skills

• Strong background in U.S. Government aircraft maintenance and logistics management processes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Benefits

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.

Pay

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.