Description

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.

Primary 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

This position may fill at a higher level based on the qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• 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

• 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

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• 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

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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)

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivating your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!

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