Computer Systems Analyst 2/3

Northrop Grumman•Palmdale, CA

1d•$72,100 - $155,400•Hybrid

About The Position

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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. The Business Systems Analyst (BSA) team within Northrop Grumman CIDO is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Computer Systems Analyst 2 or Principal Computer Systems Analyst 3. The BSA team bridges the gap between the business side of operations (day-to-day system users) and the application development teams. The team also manages the Aeronautics Sector’s current and future PMO portfolio of IT projects, including budget, schedule, and risk management. This candidate will be asked to provide technical and business-process support for the following functional areas: Production Engineering – Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering processes and production systems; Manufacturing Shop Floor - processes, operations, and tooling; and Manufacturing Quality - quality assurance and control processes. The desired candidate for this position can serve in this role from any one of the following major Northrop Grumman sites (El Segundo, San Diego or Palmdale, CA; St. Augustine or Melbourne, FL; Clearfield or Roy, UT). Note: This role supports hybrid work arrangement; however, due to the classified nature of the work, a regular on-site presence is required. While some work-from-home opportunities may be available, employees are expected to commute to the office as business needs dictate. The ideal candidate must be able to effectively communicate technical principles, theories, and concepts as well as develop innovative solutions to technical issues. The candidate must demonstrate customer support skills, work collaboratively in cross-functional team settings, and complete assignments with minimal management supervision. The role requires the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and to learn new computer applications.

Requirements

Master's Degree with 0 years of experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience; OR an Associate's degree with 4 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 6 years of experience is required (for Level 2)
Master's Degree with 3 years of experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience; OR an Associate's degree with 7 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of experience is required (for Level 3)
Candidates must the ability to obtain a US Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered
Experience executing in CPLM, SAP/S4, SMES, or other ERP systems
Experience with Microsoft Office tools
Experience interacting and/or supporting Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Shop Floor Operations, and Quality processes

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related field
Additional Subject Matter Expertise and experience working in PEO system
Experience with Business Process Testing (BPT), and script writing
Understanding of hardware and software requirements, design, development, and testing of system integrations and/or Interfaces
Data Conversion
AI & Production Operations - Experience integrating or supporting AI/analytics solutions within production systems (MES, ERP).
Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or related Technical Degree
Experience in the Aerospace Industry or working on Defense Acquisition programs
Experience working on teams using an agile framework (e.g., scrum, Kanban)

Responsibilities

Coalesce, analyze, and document user requirements and/or problems to improve existing systems
Collaborate with business partners to develop solutions and correct system deficiencies
Develop system specifications that address business requirements aligned with system architectures
Test solutions to ensure optimal system functionality
Monitor integrated system interfaces for errors and resolves as necessary
Draft & publish instructional materials and provide system training to end users
Represent the organization in providing solutions to complex system issues
Contribute to the completion of specific programs and projects
Work with process owners to ensure optimal system interactions and develop improvements
May also have the opportunity for a Project Management role on IT projects