Geospatial Mission Analyst

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Redondo Beach
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI 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 Space Sector is looking for a Geospatial Mission Analyst to support mission engineering initiatives, develop GIS-based products that provide key insights, and integrate spatial analysis capabilities into ongoing programs. This role requires working closely with program teams, Business Development (BD) personnel, and internal stakeholders to ensure mission data is leveraged effectively to meet program goals. By utilizing GIS tools, the analyst will create compelling mission vignettes through advanced visualizations, analysis, and integration of multi-INT datasets. In this role, the analyst will demonstrate the ability to extract, analyze, and visualize mission data, leveraging GIS associated workflows. Collaboration with other GIS staff and subject-matter experts will be critical to achieving impactful results for both technical and program leadership audiences. The ideal candidate will work with a small, high-visibility GIS user team focused on Mission Engineering and Analysis studies. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA as a fully onsite role. Essential Functions: Provide geospatial analysis, data extraction, and visualization support to program teams and mission engineering tasks, including maps, spatial statistics, and visual storytelling. Develop and maintain geospatial workflows to support program decision-making through Mission Highlights & Advocacy products, such as charts, plots, and custom visualizations, aligning with program goals and BD/advocacy efforts. Collaborate with stakeholders to create Mission Highlights packages for internal and external audiences, ensuring consistency in design and aesthetic presentation. Represent the team during program briefings, customer interactions, and VIP visits to communicate the role and value of the core mission offerings. Stay current on geospatial industry trends, tools, and software to enhance current capabilities. Leveraging available AI tools to support productivity and innovation. Participate in mission engineering studies to support the development of future capabilities, system utilization assessments, and data integration. Examples include whitepaper authoring for customer engagement and technology marketing. Perform cross-training in relevant mission engineering and Mod/Sim software and tools, such as STK, MATLAB, AFSIM, to enhance GIS support offerings. This requisition can be filled as a Level 2 Systems Engineer or a Level 3 Principal Systems Engineer. Basic Qualifications: Level 2- Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, STEM, Geography, or related discipline with 2 years of professional GIS work experience Level 3- Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, STEM, Geography, or related discipline with 5 years of professional GIS work experience, Or 3 years of Masters, or 1 year with PhD. 1-4 years of experience with Esri ArcGIS products, including ArcGIS Pro. Ability to research, extract, and analyze spatial and tabular data sources, integrating them into ArcGIS projects. Proficient in Microsoft Excel for managing and preparing data for analysis. Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint for communicating mission vignettes. Demonstrated geospatial analysis & cartographic proficiency, supported by work projects, a portfolio, or academic research. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Govt. DoD Top Secret Clearance at time of application. Preferred Qualifications: Proven expertise in ArcGIS Pro. Understanding of remote sensing concepts. Solid oral presentation skills; experience briefing executive audiences a plus. Knowledge and interest in Space, Aerospace, and Defense missions and themes. Skilled cartographic and visualization techniques to create clear, engaging, and dynamic products. Proficiency with Python, SQL, and/or Arcade scripting for automating GIS workflows. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite. Must have an active U.S. Government security clearance at the TS/SCI level at time of application. Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space . Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site: Northrop Grumman Total Rewards As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for: -Medical, Dental & Vision coverage -401k -Educational Assistance -Life Insurance -Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions -Paid Time Off -Health & Wellness Resources -Employee Discounts -Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work. LosAngelesSpace LI-DB1 Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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