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.
We are looking for you to join our team as Senior Principal Computer Systems Analyst based out of Linthicum, MD.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems GSC Systems & Transportation team is seeking a Senior Principal Computer Systems Analyst within our Mission Product Lifecycle Management (MPLM) team. We are looking for an experienced and cross-functional leader, comfortable executing in ambiguous situations, and able to quickly come up to speed to work autonomously across a fast-moving demand. There will be a strong focus around the tools of digital transformation such as Mission Product Lifecycle Management (MPLM).

KEY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Prompt, clear and accurate in communicating with team members and end users about system functionality, enhancements, testing, training, conversions, & support. Conducting briefings and technical meetings for top management.
• Analyze specifications, process flow, & system dependencies. Develop test plans and troubleshoot system functionality to ensure business process requirements are met
• Ability to influence and guide cross-functional team members to reach their full potential while achieving organizational goals
• Determine strategies to move projects forward, set goals, create and implement action plans, and evaluate the system process and results
• Setting realistic expectations and prioritizing varying levels of importance of work.
• Decision making requires evaluation of many alternatives. These decisions may be made under conditions of uncertainty or where little precedent exists. Typically integrates input from multiple sources and which may affect an entire sector.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR SR PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL SERVICES PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

• Minimum of 8 years of supply chain, project management, process improvement and/or related experience with a bachelor’s degree, minimum 6 years of supply chain, project management, process improvement and/or related with a master’s degree.
• 2+ years as a team lead in current or past projects
• Experience within Global Supply Chain processes to support program execution
• Experience leading large projects collaborating across functions (Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain, Engineering, etc.)
• Ability to occasionally work outside normal business hours, including weekends, when necessary
• Ability to travel domestically
• U.S. Citizen

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working product lifecycle management tools, especially when using in collaboration with external suppliers for internal cross-functional needs.
• Experience with Siemens PLM software.
• Experience with Azure and the agile framework.
  Primary Level Salary Range: $119,200.00 - $178,800.00
  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

• You will be supporting MPLM as the Business Owner. You will collaborate with Global Supply Chain (GSC) representatives across the sector, setting priorities and negotiating value for GSC on who, how, and when to bring our suppliers into the digital design review process. You will be expected to understand how GSC processes work and how to improve operational efficiencies within the processes to support the mission and provide value to our programs for execution.
• Oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing MPLM projects and serve as liaison between MPLM and GSC. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and business satisfaction goals and objectives. Develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with stake holders.
• Become the connective tissue across the organization. You will be exposed to macro conversations at the highest levels as well as the tactical work our teams are driving. You will be expected to communicate up, down, and across the organization to ensure we are all moving in the same direction.
• Capable of presenting to executive management to provide clarity on the advancement of your initiatives within the sector and supply chain.
• Frequently communicate with business and technical leadership and translate high level conversations into action.