Principal Enterprise-Wide Apps Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Procure to Pay team. 

The selected candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of SAP S/4 processes, particularly in the Accounts Payable and Invoicing (API) area. They will support both recurring and non‑recurring activities, working under general direction. This role is responsible for applying technical concepts to design and implement solutions that drive continuous improvement and support defined goals and objectives. The candidate must be able to maintain and manage data in SAP S/4 for their own testing activities. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Serve as a liaison for customers regarding changes, enhancement requests, maintenance, communications, and strategic direction related to Accounts Payable and Procure to Pay across multiple SAP S/4 environments, OpenText, and Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) / Business Center Workplace. 

• 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. 

• Work directly with business process experts and other SAP S/4 Team analysts on cross functional projects. 

• Provide systems support for month end accruals, audit responses, and interface integrations. Support after hours maintenance and upgrades on critical systems and provide on call support as needed. 

• Apply working knowledge of OpenText VIM (Vendor Invoice Management) and be familiar with Business Center Workplace OCR (Optical Character Recognition). Support OCR abort resolution and troubleshoot related issues. 

• Address a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity to support customer requirements for Procure to Pay systems. 

• Monitor metrics and proactively identify, recommend, and execute process improvements. 

• Collaborate with technical administrators on system performance and process maintenance for regular and special payable activities. 

• Work with the SAP S/4 security team to investigate and resolve authorization issues and provide recommendations on optimal security setup for ongoing project requirements. 

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. 

• Strong Microsoft 365 Suite skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Access, OneNote and Visio. 

• Excellent organizational, critical thinking, written, and oral communication skills. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong SAP S/4 Accounts Payable expertise, including configuration, Fiori, data extraction/validation, and integration touch points across AP, Cash Management, Tax, GL, AR, POs, Materials Management, and SD. 

• Deep understanding of API processes, FAR/GAAP/CAS/SOX requirements, and how AP interrelates with other functional areas. 

• Experience analyzing, configuring, testing, and implementing enterprise systems (SAP, OpenText Enterprise Scan/OCR/VIM, ADR, Fiori, Redwood), including troubleshooting in a large SAP-centric ERP architecture. 

• Proven project management and SAFe (Scaled Agile) experience, with the ability to manage and coordinate system configurations, automated processes, and technical activities end-to-end. 

• Skilled in preparing application specifications, gathering requirements, recommending solutions, and overseeing testing, implementation, and ongoing operations. 

• Acts as a key liaison between technical teams and business/sector customers; facilitates meetings, drives communication and strategic direction, and supports resource planning and team coordination. 

• Provides knowledge transfer, works closely with SAP security on authorization issues, independently manages workload, leads collaboration with business process experts, and demonstrates excellent verbal and technical written communication and relationship building 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 for cultivating 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.