Requisition ID: R10168449
• Category: Information Technology
• Location: Irving, Texas, United States of America
• Clearance Type: None
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: Days (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available: 1
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. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal User Application Liaison to interface between systems analysts/programmers and users located in a specialized area to ensure that information technology designs meet the needs of the end users within an organization. This position will be responsible for documenting product/service requirements and developing test procedures to ensure user requests are carried out. This position will require general-logic knowledge of system capabilities without necessarily the ability to program.
This position is specific to our Irving, Texas location and will not offer a telecommuting arrangement.
This position will analyze, evaluate, modify, configure, test and implement enterprise-wide purchased systems (e.g. SAP, PeopleSoft, CATS, etc.) and prepares application system specifications. This position will plan, implement and coordinate system upgrades, enhancements or maintenance.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain Payroll & Timekeeping systems, setting & operating to objectives & providing guidance to subordinates based on goals, objectives & company policy
• Program management responsibilities including: planning, risk management, and project performance addressing cost, schedule, and technical quality
• Managing, coordinating, planning and organizing all activities and matters related to Payroll and Timekeeping configuration for the SAP system.
• Partnering with stakeholders to ensure systems meet business needs and objectives including: acting as a liaison for the customer community around changes, enhancement requests, maintenance, communications, and strategic direction
• Managing production incidents for Payroll and Timekeeping systems including Break/Fix, Maintenance, User Reports, User Training, Enhancement Requests ensuring incidents are addressed per service level agreements
• Performing equired analysis of alternatives to assist with strategic planning related to Payroll and Timekeeping systems, ensuring business needs are understood and appropriately addressed; Develop System Roadmaps for Payroll & Timekeeping
• Providing leadership for all Payroll and Timekeeping system initiatives ensuring alignment to strategy
• Monitoring effectiveness of Payroll and Timekeeping products and services to ensure optimal value to the business
• Establishing operating procedures that affect the Payroll and Timekeeping teams. Interpret, execute, and recommend modifications to policies as needed
• Influencing the development of overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization
This will position will require candidates who are highly organized, with the ability to lead a large team through change while maintaining day-to-day operations
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field with at least 10 years of relevant experience
• A minimum of 9-10 years of related HCM Implementation Support experience
• Agile, PMP - Knowledge is required
• Government, Defense, or Manufacturing Industry experience is required
• Must have proven analytical skills and ability to resolve complex payroll issues
• Prior functional SAP payroll and timekeeping applications experience
• Solid software skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Payroll and/or accounting experience with a large (50K+ employees)
Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
Salary Range: $115,400 - $173,200
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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-9cd2dd61-d98c-4263-9e71-8adb77a0a49d