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Principal Computer Systems Analyst

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience in operations, production, manufacturing, quality, industrial engineering, software development, equipment maintenance or related
  • Strong Excel, Power Point, Word skills
  • Ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Clearance
  • US citizenship

Responsibilities

  • Manage SAP manufacturing, production, and material requirements planning functionality
  • Develop SAP computer systems specifications that address Manufacturing and Logistics Operation requirements
  • Lead discussions to combine ERP1 and ERP2 into one system, S4
  • Update and refine existing systems and procedures to improve data handling, conversion, input/output, and storage efficiency

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • Systems Analyst
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork

About the company

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Northrop Grumman

Defense & Aerospace Manufacturing

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at careers.northropgrumman.com. 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 statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U. S. citizenship is required for most positions. Our careers site can be found at northropgrumman.com/careers/. If you are contacted by someone about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the opportunity on our Careers site before engaging with that contact. We only schedule interviews with qualified candidates who have applied to a job posting through our Careers site.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryDefense & Aerospace Manufacturing
Company size10001

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Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Mission Systems (MS) is seeking a Principal Computer Systems Analyst to manage SAP manufacturing, production, and material requirements planning functionality. This person will develop SAP computer systems specifications that address Manufacturing and Logistics Operation requirements and that fit with the company's system architecture standards in both ERP1 and ERP2. This person will be responsible for leading discussions to combine ERP1 and ERP2 into one system, S4.


This position can be virtual however the preferred candidate will work hybrid from the Annapolis Junction, MD location.

The Principal Computer Systems Analyst designs and develops system specifications that meet business requirements while aligning with the company’s architecture standards. This role defines and documents system parameters and formats, ensures compatibility across hardware and software platforms, and adjusts system configurations based on current and projected capacity and capability needs. The Principal Computer Systems Analyst also updates and refines existing systems and procedures to address deficiencies and improve data handling, conversion, input/output, and storage efficiency.

In this position, the analyst applies a strong working knowledge of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques, and is proficient in performing moderately complex professional tasks. The Principal Computer Systems Analyst contributes solutions to a wide range of technical problems of growing scope and complexity and operates under general supervision, exercising judgment within established guidelines and practices.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Computer Systems Analyst Lead:

  • Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience in operations, production, manufacturing, quality, industrial engineering, software development, equipment maintenance or related; OR Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience; OR Associate’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience. 
  • Will consider 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree requirement. 
  • Strong Excel, Power Point, Word skills
  • Ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Clearance
  • US citizenship

 
Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or other STEM area
  • Experience with SAP business processes in manufacturing and production
    Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Production Engineering
    Professional experience in manufacturing, materials / production planning
  • Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
  • Experience in defense, aerospace, or security industries
  • Technical experience working in a manufacturing/production environment
Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $155,400.00The 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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