Operations Research Analyst - Level 2 or Level 3 - R10221969-5

Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Expansion of opportunities at Northrop Grumman in space systems, with a culture of curiosity and collaboration. Northrop Grumman Space Sector seeks an Operations Research Analyst - Level 2 or Level 3, to join our team. The preferred location for this role is Redondo Beach CA
. We may consider other major Northrop Grumman Space sector locations. This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or 3.

• Lead data (internal research) driven costing strategies, analysis and solutions for complex capture and business shaping efforts.
• Develop estimating factors, regression analysis and estimating relationships from company data.
• Support Analysis-of-Alternatives (AoAs), Business Case Analyses (BCAs), affordability initiatives, should-cost exercises, engineering trade analyses and Design-to-Cost (DTC).
• Initiate and lead cost studies to generate metrics and analysis for business use.
• Organize and estimate new efforts generating ROMs, BPEs, or cost targets for large/complex efforts.
• Perform data collection, normalization, and analysis.
• Utilize proprietary and commercial models and software tools.
• Provide data visualization and relational analysis.
• Develop and manage relationships with technical (engineering) staff.
• Supporting the Sector historical cost and technical database.
• Identifying and evaluating risk and opportunities in cost estimates, terms and conditions, and all other business management related functions.
• Support and assist Independent Cost Evaluations (ICE) in support of the company-wide governance and risk management process.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Level 2:
  Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of professional experience in Cost Modeling and Data Engineering – OR – Master’s degree with 1+ years of professional experience in Cost Modeling and Data Engineering.
• Level 3:
  Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of professional experience in Cost Modeling and Data Engineering – OR – Master’s degree with 3+ years of professional experience in Cost Modeling and Data Engineering.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively bring projects to completion.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to use them in informing, presenting, negotiating and problem solving with a wide range of functions and people.
• Requires an active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access. US Citizenship is a prerequisite.

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in business management and labor and non-labor cost estimating.
• Experience working in space systems programs.
• Experience with parametric estimating techniques and principles.
• Experience using industry tools such as SEER, Crystal Ball, ACE-IT, USCM.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with data visualization tools, e.g. Tableau and/or Power BI.
• Experience with languages and tools such as R, Python, ML models, etc.
• Relevant experience including exposures in the cost/business management/ops research world, with a strong knowledge of quantitative risk techniques, cost and risk modeling, and government contracts.
• Database design/SQL experience.
• Experience in the aerospace industry.

• Are proactive, thorough, eager to develop new ideas, and skilled in working autonomously in dynamic and high-pressure environments.
• Have the ability to support complex operations while collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
• Are a dynamic, self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to function independently.
• Have the ability to work collaboratively on a team and the willingness to be an active and supportive member of a cross-functional team.

We are an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers.