Principal Enterprise Wide Applications Analyst
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Sector Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a Principal Enterprise Wide Applications Analyst for the Enterprise Resource Planning organization’s 1ERP team. The analyst will develop, configure, implement, and support projects that roll out new capabilities to enhance business operations. The position works with project leaders to understand needs and objectives and to develop functional solutions and business process improvements. The successful candidate will bring experience in Manufacturing and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Operations. This is a remote/virtual position and reports to the Sustainment Solutions Manager. The role supports and leads work involving integrations across Northrop Grumman systems, including MES, SAP S/4 Service Management, and iMRO. It partners with cross-sector and cross-functional technical and business teams and end users to deliver enterprise sustainment capabilities. The analyst serves as a liaison between business users and developers, supports SAP configuration and configuration management, and documents interface requirements and solutions. The position includes routine status reporting and may involve presenting briefings to executive leadership. Travel is required 25% of the time.
Requirements
- Associate's degree and 7 years of relevant experience, bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience; a high school diploma or equivalent and 9 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
- Experience troubleshooting integration solutions using methodical approaches and techniques and reaching a solid final resolution.
- Broad understanding of ERP technical principles, theories, and concepts, and general knowledge of interrelated disciplines.
- Ability to perform work in a virtual environment.
- Self-starter with strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
- Understanding of Manufacturing disciplines and Sustainment Execution Systems as they relate to Maintenance, Repairs, and Overhaul.
- Leadership capabilities to drive solutions and execute schedule commitments.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Business Operations, Computer Technology, or Logistics and Supply Chain.
- Familiarity with User Acceptance Testing and/or Business Process Testing.
- Experience with Fiori and S/4HANA.
- At least 2 years of SAP configuration experience.
- At least 2 years of experience writing functional specifications, including researching and identifying technical data to guide developers.
- Experience and expertise in iMRO and Plant Maintenance systems, domain models, and workflows.
- Experience and expertise in legacy SAP ERP systems, with a general understanding of SAP S/4 Service Management, Plant Maintenance, and iMRO.
- Experience in systems architecture development, specifically integrations between iMRO, Plant Maintenance, SAP ERP, and MES.
- SAP configuration knowledge and experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of S/4 Service Management and iMRO as they apply to component and aircraft repairs.
- Experience leading integration projects or efforts.
Responsibilities
- Oversee development, delivery, and sustainment of integrations between Northrop Grumman systems, including MES, SAP S/4 Service Management, and iMRO.
- Support a diverse, cross-sector, cross-functional team of technical and business experts and end users in Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul sustainment capabilities.
- Collaborate on and deliver technical solutions to complex problems aligned with enterprise organizational goals and objectives.
- Execute and lead interface development and troubleshooting, enhancement development and testing, business process improvements, and regression testing and validation.
- Act as the liaison between business users and the development team, conveying requirements and processes to develop solutions that meet business needs.
- Provide SAP configuration support and oversee Configuration Management according to existing processes and protocols.
- Create and maintain formal interface documentation, including functional specifications, workflows, and data maps for the Sustainment Team.
- Provide routine status updates, which may include presenting briefings to executive leadership.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Learning opportunities
- Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
- Friendly team environment
- Exceptional benefits and healthcare
- 9/80 work schedule
- 401(k) matching program
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
