[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Northrop Grumman jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Northrop Grumman # Principal Quality Analyst / Sr. Principal Quality Analyst United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City Full-time Senior individual contributor $77,000.00 - $115,600.00 Manufacturing & Production Listed on Northrop Grumman’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma-City/Principal-Quality-Analyst---Sr-Principal-Quality-Analyst_R10248113) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / Principal Quality Analyst / Sr. Principal Quality Analyst ## Job description ### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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 Mission Assurance Team is seeking a Principal Quality Analyst or Senior Principal Quality Analyst located in Oklahoma City, OK. ### Key Responsibilities Proactively manage Supplier Quality risk to drive down supplier escapes. Develops and implements supplier quality evaluation and control systems. Assures supplier process and product quality, including contractual, regulatory, and technical compliance. Interfaces directly with supplier personnel and must be knowledgeable in and capable of assessing both supplier quality and manufacturing processes and procedures. Conducts product and process verification activities, monitors supplier quality performance, and drives root cause corrective action analysis for supplier quality issues. Supports the maintenance of the approved supplier list and periodically reviews supplier performance to determine whether suppliers should remain on the approved list. Manages supplier requests for waivers, deviations and discrepancy reporting process. Keeps management apprised of supplier performance, quality status, and risks. Coordinates and oversees Supplier Quality plan implementation through all program phases. Actively engages in supplier evaluation, qualification and selection as part of the Business Acquisition Process (BAP) and as new procurements are required on existing programs. Manages implementation of Supplier Quality processes, including supplier approval activities, source selection evaluations, supplier classification designation (Critical, Key and Standard), development and execution of risk assessments and mitigation plans, and supplier quality requirements development and flow-downs. Travel to Supplier as needed to support the program. Collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, hardware and software development functions to ensure quality standards are in place Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. This role may be filled at the Principal OR Senior Principal level based on the qualifications listed, below Work schedule: Work schedule is 9X80 (Mon-Thursday every other Friday) ### Basic Qualifications for Principal Quality Analyst - Bachelors degree with 5 years of experience working in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing; or Masters degree with 3 years of experience working in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing; or PhD with 1 year of experience working in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing - Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements - Must have the ability to work on-site in Oklahoma City, OK Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance and must have the ability to obtain and maintain special program access Experience with SAP Basic Qualifications for Sr. ### Principal Quality Analyst - Bachelors degree with 8 years of experience working in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing; or Masters degree with 6 years of experience working in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing; or PhD with 4 year of experience working in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing - Knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements - Must have the ability to work on-site in Oklahoma City, OK Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance and must have the ability to obtain and maintain special program access Experience with SAP ​ Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of statistical process control Understanding of NADCAP certified processes Certified in lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies Experience with electronics, schematics, drawings, etc. #MPR Primary Level Salary Range: $77,000.00 - $115,600.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $96,200.00 - $144,200.00 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: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $77,000.00 - $115,600.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma-City/Principal-Quality-Analyst---Sr-Principal-Quality-Analyst_R10248113) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [(SkillBridge) Manager Programs 3](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/b4e87f5c316625faf957/) United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City ### [(SkillBridge) Project Manager/Principal Project Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/8a1876fc823afc62255a/) United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City ### [2026 Assoc Program Cost Schedule Control Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/ca84a6ec28b7ed649650/) United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City ### [2027 Associate Mechanical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/b955c4afa7c956ef8c6e/) United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City ### [2027 Intern Engineer - Product Support](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/aef16c626922064a234c/) United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal Quality and Training Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/43f59c1d2f0abe9c2c2a/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Morrisville, North Carolina, United States of America ### [Principal Quality Engineer - Program Quality](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/6859a98ca965a70c31cd/) BAE Systems · Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States ### [Principal Quality Engineer – Design & Operations Quality](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/4a65b5bcdbcdbf60b5aa/) BAE Systems · Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States ### [Principal Specialist, Quality Assurance](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/624d2b9ae98616116fe1/) Cardinal Health · Indianapolis, IN OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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