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Northrop Grumman · United States-Utah-Clearfield

# Principal/Sr. Principal Manufacturing Analyst Level 3/4

United States-Utah-Clearfield Full-time Senior individual contributor $81,400.00 - $122,000.00 Manufacturing & Production 

Listed on Northrop Grumman’s official careers site. Posted October 21, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Analyst or a Sr.

Principal Manufacturing Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting our Tooling organization. This position will be located in Clearfield, UT where technology and teamwork come together. The ideal candidate for this role will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be comfortable communicating with multiple levels of leadership. Supports production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment.

Performs activities in a variety of cross-functional areas including production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process reengineering. The incumbent may facilitate self-directed work teams, provide training in core skill areas to teams and peers, and interact with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, problem resolution, and process improvement.

Incumbents are generally experienced in one or more areas of manufacturing operations. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow with a leader in the Aerospace Industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you! This is a 1st shift position working 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. This position requires onsite presence due to the nature of the role.

Duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for budgeting and tracking of spending for Tooling material and labor (direct & indirect)
- Analyze financial trends and variances to identify potential risks and issues and recommend corrective actions as needed
- Develop, analyze, and maintain estimates to completion and perform monthly budget, EAC, actuals and Variance Analysis for Leadership briefings Tracking of weekly actuals against monthly/yearly targets and monthly maintenance of Earned Value Performance, EAC workbooks, QBD/QSST updates and Variance Analysis reports Coordination with cross functional teams across multiple organizations including Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering and Business Management to ensure effective communication and coordination
- Manage aspects of departmental procurement requests
- Reviews status of projects and manages schedules
- Prepare, provide, maintain, and present project status This requisition may be filled as a Principal or Sr.

Principal Manufacturing Analyst Level 3 or Level 4 depending on qualification below.

### Basic Qualifications

Principal Manufacturing Analyst Level 3: Bachelor’s degree with 4 years experience or Master’s degree with 3 years of experience Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) Must have the ability to obtain U.S.

Government Clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
- Must have the ability to obtain Program Access Request (PAR) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs Experience with EVMS (Earned Value Management System)
- Must be highly detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and a skilled communicator Sr.

### Principal Manufacturing Analyst Level 4

Bachelor’s degree with 8 years experience or Master’s degree with 6 years of experience Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) Must have the ability to obtain U.S.
- Must be highly detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and a skilled communicator Preferred Qualifications: Current Program Access Request (PAR) EVMS trained/certified Experience tracking financials and updating cost analysis records Project management experience Experience with MS Project Experience interfacing with internal teams and external suppliers and vendors Experience in an engineering, aerospace, and/or manufacturing environment Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,400.00 - $152,200.00 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](http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 21, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 1, 2026
- Listed for: 11 days
- Location: United States-Utah-Clearfield
- Employment type: Full-time
- Pay: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Utah-Clearfield/Principal-Sr-Principal-Manufacturing-Analyst-Level-3-4_R10255765)

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