Northrop Grumman

Quality Analyst/Principal Quality Analyst

Northrop Grumman$72K — $134K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in STEM field with 2+ years of relevant experience or Master's in STEM, or 6 years of related EVMS experience without a degree
  • Experience in Data Analytics and Statistical Analysis techniques
  • Proficient in Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
  • Experience in Estimates at Completion, budgeting, or resource planning
  • Ability to obtain a US Government Secret security clearance and US Citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Manage Quality organization resources across assigned programs
  • Lead CEAC meetings, prepare data, and track actions
  • Develop and maintain Estimates at Completion for Quality scope
  • Monitor costs, budgets, and staffing requirements
  • Apply EVMS principles to evaluate performance
  • Analyze variances against program baselines and identify risks
  • Collaborate with program management and other stakeholders for forecasts

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking aQuality Analyst/Principal Quality Analyst to join our BWI team inBaltimore, MD.


This position may be filled as a Level 2 or 3.



What You9ll Get To Do:

  • Manage and oversee Quality organization labor and resource allocations across assigned programs.
  • Lead recurring CEAC meetings, including preparing data, facilitating reviews, documenting assumptions, and tracking actions.
  • Develop and maintain accurate Estimates at Completion for Quality scope.
  • Monitor actual costs, commitments, budgets, forecasts, and staffing requirements.
  • Apply Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles to evaluate cost and schedule performance.
  • Analyze variances against program baselines and identify emerging cost, schedule, or resource risks.
  • Prepare variance explanations, recovery plans, and leadership-level summaries.
  • Partner with program managers, control account managers, Finance, Engineering, and Operations to validate forecasts and staffing projections.
  • Ensure Quality labor is charged and allocated to the appropriate programs, work packages, and cost accounts.
  • Review program demand and capacity data to identify resource gaps, competing priorities, and allocation conflicts.
  • Support budget development, baseline planning, forecasting, and monthly program reviews.
  • Maintain supporting documentation and ensure compliance with internal procedures, customer requirements, and EVMS standards.
  • Drive timely closure of actions resulting from CEAC and program performance reviews.
  • Identify opportunities to improve allocation, forecasting, reporting, and review processes.

Basic Qualifications for a Quality Analyst:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience to include Earned Value Management; OR a Master9s degree in a STEM field; OR 6 years of related experience to include Earned Value Management may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Experience with Data Analytics and Statistical Analysis methods and techniques
  • Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
  • Experience preparing or supporting Estimates at Completion, forecasting, budgeting, or resource planning
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret security clearance
  • US Citizenship required



Basic Qualifications for a Principal Quality Analyst:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience to include Earned Value Management; OR a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience to include Earned Value Management with a Masters Degree in a STEM field; OR a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience to include Earned Value Managementwith a PhD Degree in a STEM field; OR 9 years of relevant experience to include Earned Value Management may be considered in lieu of degree
  • Experience with Data Analytics and Statistical Analysis methods and techniques
  • Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
  • Experience preparing or supporting Estimates at Completion, forecasting, budgeting, or resource planning
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret security clearance
  • US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience serving as a Control Account Manager or supporting control account management.
  • Experience with SAP
  • Knowledge of manufacturing quality systems, nonconformance management, and AS9100 requirements.
  • Experience with manpower planning, capacity analysis, and indirect/direct labor allocation.

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,400.00 - $108,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00

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 candidate9s 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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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