SAP S/4 Data Retention and Archival Lead (REMOTE)

Date Posted:

2024-10-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT55: Corp - Minnesota Remote Location, Remote City, MN, 55101 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.   

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed. 

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services:

RTX has an opening for an SAP S/4 Data Retention and Archival Lead (Associate Director, Data Science and Analytics). 

The Data Retention and Archival Lead for the SAP ERP Program in the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry will develop, implement, and manage comprehensive data retention and archival strategies. This role will ensure that all data retention, archival, and deletion activities comply with legal, regulatory, and corporate policies, including defense-specific standards.

 

Additionally, the lead will be responsible for selecting, implementing, and managing the platforms and technologies necessary to support data retention and archival processes. This individual will work closely with IT, business units, and data governance teams to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient management of data across its lifecycle.

 

What You Will Do:

Data Retention Strategy:

• Develop and manage a data retention and archival strategy tailored to the Aerospace & Defense sector, considering regulations like ITAR, DFARS, NIST, and other relevant standards.
• Define retention periods for various data types, ensuring compliance with both regulatory and business requirements, including the secure handling of classified and export-controlled data.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and business units to ensure alignment between business needs and retention requirements for sensitive A&D data.

Technology Selection and Implementation:

• Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of technologies and platforms for data retention, archival, and retrieval.
• Ensure the chosen platforms integrate seamlessly with SAP S/4 HANA and other ERP systems, providing scalability, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee the implementation of new tools and technologies to support the data lifecycle and archival processes.

Data Archival Management:

• Implement and oversee SAP ILM (Information Lifecycle Management) or other archival solutions to ensure secure storage and easy retrieval of data.
• Ensure critical records (e.g., defense contracts, technical data) are archived in compliance with DoD regulations and that archival solutions optimize SAP system performance while ensuring long-term data accessibility.
• Continuously monitor and refine archival processes to improve performance, security, and retrieval efficiency.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure that all data retention and archival practices comply with regulations, including ITAR, DFARS, GDPR, and other global data privacy laws.
• Establish audit trails and reporting mechanisms for archived data, ensuring the organization meets defense and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and enforce data security protocols, ensuring sensitive or classified data is archived and accessed according to legal and regulatory standards.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with SAP functional teams, IT, legal, and compliance teams to integrate the