Principal Enterprise-Wide Applications Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: 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. 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. Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Sector's Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a Principal Enterprise-Wide Apps Analyst to support the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) organization's Global Supply Chain teams. This role supports the Supplier Management scope of work and the candidate will be expected to have the ability to flex across the Global Supply Chain teams. Key responsibilities include configuring, testing, and implementing changes within the domestic SAP S/4 environment. The ideal candidate brings both functional SAP S/4 expertise and knowledge of Northrop Grumman’s internal business processes. Location is flexible: the position may be based near any Northrop Grumman office, with full-time telework considered for the right candidate. The selected candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of processes in SAP S/4, particularly Supplier Management. They will support both recurring and non‑recurring activities, working under general direction. This role will be responsible for applying technical concepts to design and implement solutions that drive continuous improvement and support defined goals and objectives. They will have the skill to maintain data in the system for their own testing. Key Responsibilities: Act as a liaison for the Sector community around changes, enhancement requests, maintenance, communications, and provide strategic direction. Effectively balance production support and project demands, engagement, and systems administration (maintenance, performance management, etc.). Support non-recurring project work including planning, test development/execution, security design, documentation, change management, and implementation/go live activities under general supervision. Participate in the definition, implementation, and optimization of automated systems and processes, and support special projects as required. Investigation of issues in existing programs, reviewing data conditions, writing specifications, and working directly with programmers to resolve problems. Work directly with business process experts and other SAP S/4 Team analysts on cross functional projects. Involvement in planning of system and development deployment. Responsible for meeting software compliance standards. Testing Supplier Management and Global Supply Chain functionality as part of incidents, enhancements, Enhancement Pack upgrade, Service Pack implementation and disaster recovery project. Apply working knowledge of Ariba and MDG. Basic Qualifications for Principal Enterprise-Wide Apps Analyst (T03): 5 Years with relevant experience with a Bachelors; 3 Years with Masters; or 1 Year with PhD. Experience participating in SAP S/4 lifecycle implementations and/or production support. Preferred Qualifications : Working and technical knowledge of SAP S/4 Supplier Management. Working and technical knowledge of Ariba and MDG. Able to extract and verify SAP table data. Advanced level knowledge of Supplier Management and Global Supply Chain processes and policies. Advanced level knowledge of Supplier Management and Global Supply Chain interdependencies with other functional areas. Strong Microsoft Excel and/or Access skills. Excellent organizational, critical thinking, written and oral communication skills. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us! Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00 The 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.