SAP Business Systems Support Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

Job Summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a SAP Business Systems Support Analyst, experienced in SAP functional systems analysis and enterprise-wide business process analysis and design.

The Financial Systems/Business Systems Support team’s mission is to plan, implement, and maintain system solutions for the Office of Business Operations and the Chief Financial Officer. To accomplish our mission, we identify opportunities to modernize and maintain various systems, respond effectively to the changing needs of the organization, and reduce and eliminate inefficiencies in our business processes.

As a Business Systems Support Analyst, you’ll collaborate closely with our internal customers and Enterprise Information Services (IT) partners to identify process inefficiencies, come up with solutions to enhance process, rollout improvements by managing projects to their successful completion.

Work Model

This position has the option to be fully remote anywhere within the United States.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Business Systems Support Analyst develops, enhances, designs, analyzes, and monitors automated business systems and processes for internal customers in Payroll and Finance. Primary duties, responsibilities and activities of this role include:

• Providing a wide range of technical and financial consulting relating to integrated business systems
• Assessing user needs and the ability of current business systems to meet those needs
• Troubleshooting and resolving functional business systems issues
• Supporting existing and future business systems, including enhancements and replacements; representing and supporting organizations in the selection and implementation of business systems and projects
• Automating manual business systems; recommending simplification and streamlining of business systems and procedures; utilizing integrated systems resources to enhance current business practices
• Performing special analyses, research, and assignments related to business systems and making recommendations based on findings
• Developing and maintaining systems to track financial and business performance.
• Assisting and training business system users on system analysis and reporting capabilities; preparing and presenting briefings relating to new and enhanced system capabilities

To meet the evolving needs of our customers and organization, these duties, responsibilities, and activities may change over time, or new ones may be assigned as needed.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelors degree in relevant field of study
• Seven or more years of relevant SAP systems and business analysis experience
• Strong functional knowledge around Human Capital Management (HCM)/Payroll systems and labor posting processes
• Knowledge of accounting principles and general ledger reconciliation practice
• Hands-on experience with SAP configuration in SAP Payroll or FICO
• Deep knowledge of SAP configuration elements, payroll clusters, transactions, tables, user interface, and system testing/troubleshooting techniques
• Experience with ERP business information system improvement best practices, standards, and methodologies
• Experience in eliciting, analyzing, and challenging business requirements; documenting user stories; and researching solution options
• Demonstrated skills in design and documentation of functional specifications, test plans and scripts, job aids and training materials
• Comfortable presenting frequent solution demonstrations to product owners, business users, and agile team members to solicit feedback
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and projects at one time
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically as needed

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Operational experience in payroll or finance areas in addition t