Enterprise Applications Analyst Lead – (Contracts & PPM)

AeroVironment

7d•$111,500 - $189,500•Hybrid

About The Position

AeroVironment is seeking an experienced Enterprise Applications Analyst Lead to oversee Oracle Fusion Contracts Management and Project Portfolio Management (PPM). The role provides strategic leadership, aligns business needs with DBT, and leads initiatives that enhance AV’s application ecosystem. It requires Oracle Fusion implementation expertise spanning solution design, configuration, integrations, and deployment. The position serves as the primary liaison and subject matter expert for assigned business areas, championing innovative and scalable solutions that advance digital transformation. The lead develops and maintains a multi-year application roadmap, including M&A, partners with business-unit leadership and DBT to evaluate capabilities, risks, and opportunities, and manages application demand and delivery. The role also oversees production support and continuous improvement, collaborates with the PMO and cross-functional teams, and leads and develops the Enterprise Applications team through hiring, coaching, mentoring, and performance management. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience, 12–15+ years of relevant experience, end-to-end Oracle Fusion implementation expertise in Contracts Management and PPM, and Government Contracting experience. The stated work arrangement is hybrid, with onsite work at AV locations preferred 1–2 days per week but not mandatory.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
12–15+ years of experience in Enterprise Applications, Business Analysis, or Business Relationship Management supporting SaaS and cloud-based systems.
Proven end-to-end Oracle Fusion implementation experience, including hands-on functional expertise in Contracts Management and PPM, particularly Project Costing, Project Billing, and Revenue Management.
Government Contracting (GovCon) experience, including project accounting, timekeeping, labor charging, indirect rates, billing, and compliance requirements.
Experience developing functional design documents, configuration workbooks, business requirements, testing strategies, and test cases.
Full systems development lifecycle (SDLC) experience, including application configuration, testing, deployment, user training, and production support.
Experience facilitating business requirements workshops and aligning stakeholders on solution design and priorities.
Experience leading strategic initiatives, digital transformation, process optimization, and cross-functional implementations.
Strong understanding of Finance, Projects, Cost Management, and related business processes, with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable solutions.
Experience managing Mergers & Acquisitions integrations into Oracle Fusion Applications.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple workstreams, prioritize competing demands, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including evaluating alternatives, assessing risks, and resolving complex business and technical issues.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively with technical teams, business users, and leadership.
Self-directed, organized, and accountable, with the ability to drive improvements independently and support multiple business functions.
Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR or be a person approved for an export license. Some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MS, MBA) or professional certification (CPA).
Oracle Fusion certifications in Financials and/or PPM.
Experience partnering with PMO teams to manage complex, cross-functional implementations and integrations.
Broader knowledge of Oracle Fusion Finance, EPM, Inventory, and Supply Chain Management (SCM).
Strong understanding of change management, user adoption, and organizational readiness.
Strategic mindset and ability to translate business objectives into practical, scalable technology solutions.
Ability to influence cross-functional teams, champion continuous improvement, and foster a collaborative, results-oriented culture.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a multi-year application roadmap, including Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), aligned with business objectives and enterprise priorities.
Partner with Business Unit leadership and DBT to evaluate business capabilities, risks, and opportunities and drive digital transformation initiatives.
Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert for Oracle Fusion Contracts Management and PPM, with cross-functional knowledge of Finance, Cost Management, and EPM.
Lead business analysis, requirements gathering, workflow documentation, and solution design, translating business needs into functional specifications.
Develop and review business requirements documents, configuration workbooks, functional specifications, test plans, and test cases.
Lead Oracle Fusion implementations, configurations, integrations, enhancements, testing, and deployments, supporting scalable solutions and user adoption.
Demonstrate Oracle Fusion capabilities and recommend solutions that improve processes, system utilization, and business outcomes.
Define AI-enabled Finance transformation opportunities and practical implementation strategies.
Manage the application demand pipeline, prioritize initiatives based on business value, and balance business needs with technical constraints.
Oversee end-to-end application delivery and production support, including issue resolution, root-cause analysis, escalations, and continuous improvement across release cycles.
Partner with the PMO and cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives, integrations, and process improvements.
Lead and develop the Enterprise Applications team through hiring, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.