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Northrop Grumman

Principal/Senior Principal Enterprise-Wide Applications Analyst

Irving, TX

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.

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Northrop Grumman is looking for a Timekeeping & Labor (TK&L) Lead for the ERP team.

This position is not location specific and can be performed virtually.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide leadership and support of the 1ERP Business Technology Partners (Level 3) within the Timekeeping and Labor Team
Serve as Process Team Lead managing recurring work, assigning priority, and gathering ticket status
  • Represent the Timekeeping and Labor team on different projects that the team supports
  • Regularly interact with the Sector Cost Accounting/Labor Accounting/Payroll/CATS Help Desk teams
  • Investigate issues reported by Business process Champion (L2s); reviewing data conditions and recommending steps to resolve issues working directly with Level 3s, Level 2s, and business users
  • Anticipate potential issues and opportunities through regular contact with Business process Champion (L2s) and 1ERP Business Technology Partners (Level 3).
  • Execute Timekeeping configuration tasks
  • Execute Redwood chains as needed and master labor process chains
  • Lead process improvement activities to deliver the highest quality of service to sector customers.
  • Interface between systems analysts/programmers and 1ERP Business Technology Partners (Level 3) to ensure that information technology designs in SAP meet the needs of the end users within the Sector
  • Guide work tickets through to completion
  • Work with other SAP Team analysts on cross functional projects
  • Work with 1ERP Business Technology Partners (Level 3) in updating and writing functional specification documents
  • Help with testing of issue fixes/enhancements as needed
  • Identify training opportunities for the team
  • Provide input into staffing needs, hiring process, and role assignments
Basic Qualifications - To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below:
The Candidate can be hired as a Principal (3) or Sr. Principal Level (4) Apps Analyst, depending upon the candidate's education and experience:

Principal Level (3) Minimum Requirements
  • At least 6 years of relevant experience with a Bachelors' degree; OR 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters' degree; OR 8 years of experience with an Associates degree; in lieu of a degree 10 years of experience can be accepted
Sr. Principal Level (4) Minimum Requirements:
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience with a Bachelors degree; OR 8 years of relevant experience with a Masters degree OR 12 years of experience with an Associates degree; in lieu of a degree 14 years of experience can be accepted
Basic Qualifications for Both Levels:
  • Basic knowledge of MS Office tools
  • Ability to directly work with business process experts, Business process Champion (L2s) and 1ERP Business Technology Partners (L3s)
  • Proficient in designing and developing user training documentation, test plan and test script development and execution.
  • Proficient in SAP design and functional specification writing
  • Subject matter expert in timekeeping and labor processing
  • Experience with SAP Labor, Timekeeping, and/or Project Systems usage at Northrop Grumman and within a sector
  • Experience using Redwood
  • Must be willing and able to occasionally work outside of normal business hours (including weekends) if necessary
Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in IT, Accounting or Business
  • Experience in Implementing S/4 HANA
  • Full life cycle SAP project implementation
  • Experience working virtually
Salary Range: $88,600 - $133,000
Salary Range 2: $109,900 - $164,900

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.

Client-provided location(s): Irving, TX, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10154794
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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