Principal Computer Systems Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Jessup, MD

6d•$94,200 - $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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage SAP manufacturing, production, and material requirements planning functionality.
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.
Lead discussions to combine ERP1 and ERP2 into one system, S4.
Design and develop system specifications that meet business requirements while aligning with the company’s architecture standards.
Define and document system parameters and formats.
Ensure compatibility across hardware and software platforms.
Adjust system configurations based on current and projected capacity and capability needs.
Update and refine existing systems and procedures to address deficiencies and improve data handling, conversion, input/output, and storage efficiency.