SAP S/4HANA Defense & Security Functional Lead - SME

Job Description

CSCI Consulting is looking for a SAP S/4HANA Defense & Security Functional Lead / Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support our Department of War client. In this role, the consultant will provide functional leadership for a large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation effort, supporting business process modernization, Fit-to-Standard (F2S) workshops, solution design, configuration, integration, testing, deployment, and organizational change across complex defense and national security operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the SAP Defense & Security Functional Lead and trusted advisor to client stakeholders, program leadership, and implementation teams

• Lead SAP Fit-to-Standard (F2S) workshops and facilitate business process transformation discussions

• Analyze current-state business processes and develop future-state SAP S/4HANA solutions aligned with mission requirements

• Perform fit/gap assessments and recommend SAP standard capabilities, clean-core approaches, and best practices

• Translate complex business requirements into SAP functional designs, configuration requirements, and implementation roadmaps

• Provide functional leadership across solution architecture, configuration, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities

• Support cross-functional integration across SAP business processes and modules

• Develop functional specifications, business process documentation, configuration documentation, and solution design artifacts

• Support RICEFW/WRICEF requirements, custom enhancements, reports, interfaces, conversions, forms, and workflows

• Coordinate with solution architects, functional consultants, developers, integration teams, and cybersecurity teams

• Support data migration, conversion, validation, and reconciliation activities

• Lead and support System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and defect resolution efforts

• Provide guidance on SAP S/4HANA implementation methodologies, governance processes, and release management activities

• Support Agile project delivery activities, including planning sessions, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and stakeholder demonstrations

• Provide mentorship and functional leadership to junior consultants and project team members

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be substituted

• 10+ years of SAP ERP functional consulting experience

• 5+ years of SAP S/4HANA experience

• Experience serving as an SAP Functional Lead, Senior Functional Consultant, or Subject Matter Expert

• Experience supporting at least one large-scale SAP S/4HANA implementation or ERP modernization initiative

• Experience leading SAP Fit-to-Standard workshops and business process transformation efforts

• Experience performing fit/gap analysis and developing future-state business processes

• Experience translating complex business requirements into SAP functional solutions

• Experience developing SAP functional specifications and solution documentation

• Strong understanding of SAP end-to-end business processes and cross-module integration

• Experience supporting RICEFW/WRICEF requirements and functional design activities

• Experience supporting integrations, interfaces, data migration, and conversion activities

• Experience supporting System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong facilitation and stakeholder-management capabilities

• Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required by the program

• U.S. Citizenship required where mandated by the applicable government contract

• Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving
• Ability to work with clients to understand their needs
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional presence

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA Defense & Security implementations

• Deep functional expertise within SAP Defense & Security business processes

• Department of War or Federal ERP modernization experience

• SAP S/4HANA certification in a relevant functional area

• Experience with SAP Activate implementation methodology

• Experience with SAP Signavio process transformation tools

• Experience with SAP Fiori applications and user experience design

• Experience with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)

• Experience with SAP Integration Suite.

• Understanding of SAP clean-core principles and extensibility strategies

• Experience supporting Agile and/or SAFe delivery frameworks

• Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps, SAP ALM, or similar enterprise lifecycle management tools

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

• Experience supporting Model-Driven Design and Implementation (MDDI) initiatives

• Experience with SysML, enterprise architecture, or requirements modeling tools

• Experience with Mendix or other enterprise low-code platforms

• Experience working within large system integrator or enterprise transformation environments

• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher

• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
• Strong customer and vendor relationship skills
• Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies
• Motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value
• Past experience working with a Federal government agency
• Department of War experience is a plus!

About CSCI

CSCI is an award-winning information technology and financial management consulting firm founded on one simple philosophy: “Do what is right, always.” We apply this philosophy across all elements of our growing business, from delivering world-class s ervices for customers to providing an environment where associates thrive both personally and professionally. At CSCI, work and fun aren’t diametrically opposed!

At CSCI, our goal is to hire people with proven track records and retain them with an energizing, diverse company culture. We value each associate’s natural drive to excel, and we provide them with the freedom to do things their way. CSCI seeks the best and brightest in the industry—those who are ready to move their lives and career forward. Join us today and get excited about Mondays again!

Benefits of Working at CSCI

• Competitive salaries
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package
• Paid holidays aligned to the Federal calendar
• Full health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance  
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Team building events
• Professional development support  

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Disclaimer

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.