SAP Solution Architect-Clearance Required

$135,000 - $160,000/Yr

LMI - Fort Belvoir, VA

Full-time

Fort Belvoir, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The SAP Solution Architect will support a U.S. Army client in developing integrated technical and application architecture for an ERP Modernization program utilizing a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Solution Train approach. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, technical implementation, and continuous improvement to ensure successful software development and compliance with federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide input into key deliverables and work products for software development and acquisition milestones.
• Support successful completion of SAFe continuous delivery pipeline deliverables.
• Develop and present executable courses of action.
• Review key configuration components of the ERP Modernization program using SAFe methodology.
• Collaborate with other Solution Architects to translate high-level architectural designs into detailed technical specifications.
• Assist with development and maintenance of system documentation, including technical designs, integration plans, and user guides.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations on specific system components and integration points.
• Graphically represent complex technical concepts for discussions with internal team members and Army leadership.
• Participate in SAFe Pre-Planning Interval and Planning Interval events, providing technical input and feasibility assessments.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring alignment with architectural guidelines.
• Support and review fit gap analyses to align current capabilities to selected solutions based on out-of-the-box functionality for S/4 HANA and other selected tools.
• Identify and promote best practices for data modeling, data quality, and data cleansing.
• Validate and verify that the team is reducing technical debt and that software development aligns with emerging technologies.
• Assist in troubleshooting complex issues, focusing on specific SAP modules and integrated systems.
• Contribute to the development of the architectural runway by supporting implementation and testing of new technologies.
• Support and coordinate activities with cross-functional teams, converging systems, trading partners, analysts, and vendors to inform optimal architecture and translate functional requirements into executable materials for the technical integration provider (TIP).
• Break down high-level Epics and Features into detailed technical User Stories with clear acceptance criteria.
• Assess proposed solutions to provide feedback and recommendations regarding the use of SaaS, API Management, and Low Code solutions.
• Review solution compliance with federal government regulations at the system level.
• Review and provide input to test plans to ensure system quality and performance.
• Perform analysis of metrics within the program to identify risks, issues, or recommendations for new metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
• Active DoD Secret Clearance Required
• Ability to quickly interpret and analyze input, processes, and documentation
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• 6+ years of relevant consulting work experience including designing and implementing SAP configuration changes in US Federal or regulated industries
• Awareness of the SAP S/4 HANA roadmap and innovations in upcoming SAP HANA releases
• Business process knowledge that spans Financial, Supply Chain, Inventory Management for the US Federal Government
• Experience in System Development Lifecycle for a large software implementation
• Federal Government process experience
• Self-directed, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Understanding of SaaS software capabilities such as Service Now and Salesforce
• High level understanding of post-modern ERP architecture
• SAFe or Agile certification(s)

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• 8+ years experience with modernizing ERP systems
• Experience with Defense Business Systems or software/system development projects
• S/4 HANA Certifications and/or SAP Certifications
• Expertise in SAP ECC Background in at least 3 processes or modules (e.g., Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Record to Report, FI, SD, MM, etc.)
• Familiarity with the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
• Familiarity with Process modeling tools such as Visio, ARIS, Mindmapping, etc.
• Familiarity with composable ERPs
• SIPR/High side experience

Benefits

• Liberal telework options
• Occasional on-site requirements at Fort Belvoir, VA