**Requisition ID: R10176865**

+ **Category:** Manufacturing and Production

+ **Location:** Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America

+ **Clearance Type:** Polygraph

+ **Telecommute:** No- Teleworking not available for this position

+ **Shift:** 1st Shift (United States of America)

+ **Travel Required:** Yes, 10% of the Time

+ **Relocation Assistance:** Relocation assistance may be available

+ **Positions Available:** 1

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.

Today’s dynamic global security threats require solutions both big and small – solutions living within the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC). Boasting state-of-the-art design and fabrication capabilities NGMC is a leader in discriminating microelectronics, support electronics, and software building these into application centric next generation processing capabilities that are geared toward the military, aerospace, and commercial markets. For more than 70 years, we have been generating complex systems that meet unique applications based on key high performing and reliable microelectronics. Our wide breadth of technologies and capabilities allows us to provide our customers with unique “More than Moore” solutions.

The Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) department is seeking an **Associate/Logistic Planner** to join our team and develop these technologies into high-performance computing systems that solve an assortment of unique mission needs. You’ll work in a fast-paced team environment alongside physicists, design engineers, and superconducting foundry engineers to make these technologies a reality.

**Qualified Logistics Planner will have experience with some of the following responsibilities:**

+ Managing and maintaining the day-to-day interfaces and communications between the assigned Program Management Office (PMO), Test Execution, Mission Assurance (MA), Supply Chain (SCM), Engineering, and Shipping.

+ Works collaboratively to establish a lab operation baseline and determines sparing and support equipment requirements.

+ Reviews technical data related to types of equipment used in the lab, utilization rates, calibration timelines, and product roadmaps.

+ Manages and controls the asset position of USG inventories.

+ Utilization of SAP Materials management and other inventory management systems

+ Maintain internal stock of lab consumable material and parts.

+ Develop a plan for periodic review of assets activity (e.g., in use, idle, at calibration, needs repair/upgrade, awaiting final disposition, etc., across multiple labs.

+ Devise and implement methods and procedures for tracking test assets.

+ Review, analyzes and implement processes surrounding packaging, shipping, and receiving material.

**This position will serve on-site in Linthicum/ Annapolis Junction, MD.**

**This requisition position can be filled at either the Associate (A1) Logistics Planner or Logistics (A2) Planner level.**

**Basic Qualifications for Associate Logistics Planner:**

+ Bachelor's degree in a technical area or 4 years of related experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

+ Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

+ Ability to communicate effectively to team members both verbally and in writing.

+ Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point

+ Experience in one or more of the following: Asset Tracking, Calibration, Quality Assurance, Material Management, Performing Audits.

+ US Citizenship is required.

+ The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with CI/FS poly clearance per business requirements.

**Basic Qualifications for Logistics Planner:**

+ Bachelor's degree in a technical area with 3 years of experience or 1 years with MS. 4 years of related experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

+ Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

+ Ability to communicate effectively to team members both verbally and in writing.

+ Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Project, and Power Point

+ Experience in one or more of the following: Asset Tracking, Calibration, Quality Assurance, Material Management, Performing Audits.

+ US Citizenship is required.

+ The ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with CI/FS poly clearance per business requirements.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ BSEE or other Engineering discipline preferred.

+ Familiarity with electronic test equipment and electronic test consumables

+ Experience working in R&D environments.

+ Existing TS/SCI with CI/FS polygraph.

**Salary Range:** $51,700 - $77,500

**Salary Range 2:** $62,600 - $93,800

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.