[Remote] Principal Computer Systems Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Northrop Grumman is a defense and aerospace company developing revolutionary systems and technological solutions. The Principal Computer Systems Analyst manages SAP manufacturing, production, and material requirements planning functionality, develops system specifications, and leads efforts to combine ERP1 and ERP2 into a unified S4 system. The role also ensures system compatibility, updates configurations and procedures, and improves data handling and storage efficiency.

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, and 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
• Apply a strong working knowledge of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
• Perform moderately complex professional tasks
• Contribute solutions to a wide range of technical problems of growing scope and complexity
• Operate under general supervision, exercising judgment within established guidelines and practices

Skills

• * 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
• * 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

Benefits

• 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.
• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• This position can be virtual; the preferred candidate will work hybrid from the Annapolis Junction, MD location.

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