Data Science & Engineering - Operations Research Analyst (Level 2)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman’s Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) has an opening(s) for an Data Science & Engineering - Operations Research Analyst (Level 2) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position is located in Redondo Beach, California.

In this role, the Operations Research Analyst will report to the Manager of Price Cost Estimating and supports SSSD’s business acquisition efforts through research and analysis of company historical and industry data/trends, development of data-driven cost estimating approaches and strategies; employment of advanced quantitative analysis and techniques (e.g. parametric estimates), or models.

This position requires the incumbent to have the ABILITY TO OBTAIN a Department of Defense (DoD) active Top Secret (TS) security clearance or access to Special Compartmentalized Information (SCI).

In this job, you will:

• Develop estimating factors, regression analysis and estimating relationships from company data
• Organize and estimate initial ROM, BPEs, or cost targets for large/complex efforts
• Perform data collection, normalization, and analysis
• Create metrics and analysis from data sets for business use
• Utilize proprietary and commercial models and software tools
• Provide data visualization and relational analysis   
• Develop and manage relationships with technical (engineering) staff

Basic Qualifications – Level 2:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)
• 2 years’ combination of cost estimating or modeling, data research and analysis, research engineering, OR 0 years of stated experience with a STEM Master’s Degree
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to obtain a DoD TS Clearance and or SCI access

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS and/or SCI clearance
• Experience working in space systems programs
• Experience with parametric estimating techniques and principles

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

About Strategic Space Systems: Provider of small-and-medium class satellites for commercial and government customers and pioneer in human and robotic in-space satellite servicing and logistics systems. We support 4 orbits of satellites and national security and space security systems.

About Business Management: Integrates sector financial/business strategies, overseeing accounting, contracts, pricing, compliance, and asset management.

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00

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.