Material Requirements Planning Analyst - Level 3 or Level 4
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman,
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Material Requirements Planning Analyst – Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team in Dulles, VA.
Northrop Grumman Space Manufacturing & Operations East Production Operations is seeking an experienced professional for the position of Material Requirements Planning Analyst. This position will be fully engaged with Manufacturing Operations, Global Supply Chain, as well as cross-functional partners, to design, implement, and sustain an integrated Material Requirements Planning (MRP) environment for the Division, enabling synchronized demand/supply planning, production scheduling, and inventory control.
- Provide guidance and training on effective use of the MRP system for Manufacturing/I&T and other functional partners
- Partner with Engineering to manage product data (PDM) and ensure accurate, timely transfer of information into the ERP system
- Investigate and learn new software modules with minimal guidance, documenting processes to improve operational efficiency
- Develop, deliver, and update system training materials; recommend and document procedural improvements as needed
- Define, track, and report key metrics to measure system performance and drive continuous improvement
- Extract and analyze data using Cognos and other reporting tools to support decision making
- Troubleshoot system issues, clearly articulate problems, and drive resolutions with internal teams and external software providers
- Perform centralized planning activities in the MRP system (e.g., material master updates, ECN incorporation) and support cross-functional change initiatives
Requirements
~1 min read- Direct experience supporting MRP-driven make-to-stock/make-to-order manufacturing operations, including work order creation, release, and maintenance
- Strong understanding of MRP planning outputs (e.g., planned orders, reschedules, cancellations) and demand/supply relationships across multiple BOM levels
- Experience performing root-cause analysis and resolution of material shortages (e.g., lead time issues, allocation conflicts, planning parameter errors)
- Familiarity with finite/infinite capacity concepts, shop-floor scheduling, and aligning production priorities with master production schedules and customer delivery requirements
- Proven ability to analyze shortages, inventory levels, and manufacturing processes/requirements
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Primary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00The 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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- Pay per year
- $85,600–$128,400 a year
- 57% above the $68,210 median for Other jobs on Jobera (133,430 salaries).
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- November 3, 2026
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