SAP NS2 Functional Application Architect
About The Position
SAP NS2 is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed Functional Application Architect to join a team implementing and maintaining SAP enterprise software solutions in Chantilly, Virginia. The role requires access to customer data, and applicants must be U.S. citizens; visa sponsorship is not available. Internal applicants need their manager’s approval to transfer. The architect works closely with customer end users, business stakeholders, developers, and subject matter experts to translate business processes and user needs into functional requirements. The role spans requirements analysis, functional solution design, SAP S/4HANA configuration and enhancement, testing, implementation, and ongoing application support. The architect helps determine how SAP capabilities can support business operations, identifies gaps between existing functionality and requirements, and collaborates with technical teams to implement solutions. The position also involves creating functional documentation, developing and executing test scenarios, troubleshooting application issues, supporting end users, evaluating software releases, and recommending improvements to system usability and business-process efficiency. The architect serves as a functional connection between customer stakeholders, process owners, SAP experts, and technical development teams, while ensuring solutions align with customer objectives and broader IT strategies.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen because the position requires access to customer data.
- Experience working with enterprise software applications.
- Ability to translate business processes and user needs into functional requirements.
- Understanding of how SAP solutions support complex business operations.
- Ability to serve as a functional subject matter expert across business and technical functions.
- Ability to gather and analyze stakeholder requirements, evaluate existing processes, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Ability to work with developers and technical teams to communicate functional requirements, clarify system behavior, evaluate solution options, and address implementation challenges.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate complex business and technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Responsibilities
- Gather and analyze requirements from business stakeholders, customer end users, and process owners.
- Analyze existing business processes and workflows, identify improvement opportunities, and determine how SAP S/4HANA can address business needs.
- Translate business needs into functional requirements and specifications for system configuration and development.
- Design, configure, and enhance SAP S/4HANA functionality to support business processes and customer requirements.
- Identify gaps between existing SAP capabilities and user requirements and collaborate on solutions.
- Work with developers, technical teams, SAP subject matter experts, and customer stakeholders to clarify requirements, system behavior, and solution options.
- Create functional documentation, including requirements specifications, configuration documentation, test scripts, and user guides.
- Develop and execute test scenarios to validate new functionality, including user acceptance testing.
- Troubleshoot application issues and support end users.
- Evaluate software releases and recommend improvements to usability, functionality, and business-process efficiency.
- Help guide decisions about SAP S/4HANA configuration and enhancements in alignment with customer objectives and IT strategies.
Benefits
- Flexible working models
- Health and well-being support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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