Operations Research Analyst - Level 2 or Level 3

Northrop Grumman

Actively hiring
Carbm1, US Posted 65 days ago $72,100–$125,200 / year
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TL;DR

Join Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector as an Operations Research Analyst at Level 2 or 3, where you will lead data-driven costing strategies and analysis for complex capture efforts, develop estimating factors using regression analysis, and support Analysis-of-Alternatives (AoAs), Business Case Analyses (BCAs), and Independent Cost Evaluations. You’ll utilize proprietary models and software tools to generate metrics and cost estimates, manage relationships with technical staff, and identify risks in cost estimates. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience with parametric estimating techniques and industry tools like SEER, Crystal Ball, and Tableau. A STEM degree is preferred, along with relevant experience in the aerospace industry and proficiency in languages such as R or Python. This role requires an active Top-Secret clearance and US citizenship.

Skills

Python R Excel Tableau Power BI SEER Crystal Ball ACE-IT USCM SQL Advanced Excel Data Visualization Parametric Estimating Cost Modeling Risk Modeling Government Contracts Database Design CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Lead data-driven costing strategies and solutions for complex business initiatives.
  • Develop estimating factors and regression analysis from company data.
  • Support Analysis-of-Alternatives (AoAs) and Business Case Analyses (BCAs).
  • Initiate cost studies to generate metrics and analysis for business use.
  • Organize and estimate new efforts, generating ROMs and BPEs for large projects.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years or Master’s degree with 1+ year of professional experience in Cost Modeling and Data Engineering (Level 2)
  • Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years or Master’s degree with 3+ years of professional experience in Cost Modeling and Data Engineering (Level 3)
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, capable of making recommendations and providing guidance
  • Active U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance at time of application
  • Experience in business management and labor/non-labor cost estimating
  • Demonstrated proficiency with industry tools like SEER, Crystal Ball, ACE-IT, USCM

Market check

Salary context

This $72,100–$125,200 range sits above 9% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$105,350–$161,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$116,290–$165,000

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 238 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 173 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $113,900–$170,950 across 168 roles with salary data.

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