Sustainability Data and Operations Analyst (level 2 or 3)

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Falls Church, VA +1 · Environmental

This role focuses on collecting, managing, and analyzing sustainability data (GHG emissions, energy, water, waste) for corporate reporting and strategy execution, primarily using Salesforce Net Zero Cloud. It involves data quality control, protocol preparation, and collaboration with internal stakeholders. The role is not directly involved in building or deploying AI/ML models.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead sustainability data collection for GHG, energy, water and waste to accurately report the company’s sustainability data in Salesforce Net Zero Cloud, including ad-hoc analyses, respond to external and internal data requests, support external assurance, and internal audit requests
  2. Perform first level QA/QC of data
  3. Prepare company-wide sustainability protocols
  4. Build relationships with internal business sectors and functional organizations to enhance collaboration and innovation in the environmental sustainability initiatives
  5. Support the company’s Scope 3 GHG inventory calculation

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 2 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree or Associate’s with 4 years of relevant experience or High School Diploma with 6 years of relevant experience (Level 2)
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 3 years of experience or Associate’s with 7 years of relevant experience or High School Diploma with 9 years of relevant experience (Level 3)
  • Demonstrated ability and/or understanding of environmental sustainability inventory preparation, including GHG, water and/or waste data
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including data analysis over large volumes of data
  • Experience or interest in growing project management skills
  • Collaborative mindset, enabling effective teamwork with various internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong verbal, written, and computer skills (including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Teams)
  • Demonstrated ability to independently prioritize, plan, and execute in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment while maintaining high quality results

Nice to have

  • Degree with an engineering, environmental sciences, and/or sustainability focus
  • Relevant sustainability experience or experience in implementing environmental programs
  • Innovative mindset with a demonstrated ability to identify areas for improvement and develop solutions
  • Experience with Salesforce Net Zero Cloud
  • Expertise in sustainability within Aerospace and Defense and/or manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated ability and understanding of technical concepts specific to solid waste minimization and hazardous waste management, greenhouse gas emission reductions, renewable energy and water conservation