SAP NS2 Functional Application Architect

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Job Description

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SAP is the global market leader for business software and related services, and SAP National Security Services Inc.® (SAP NS2®) is an independent U.S. subsidiary, offering SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers. This position requires access to customer data. Must be a U.S. citizen; SAP NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorships for this role. All internals must have manager’s approval to transfer. SAP NS2 Functional Application Architect SAPNS2 is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed professional to fill the role of an application architect in Chantilly, VA. The ideal candidate works well with a team and has the desire and aptitude to learn new software, cloud applications and information technology concepts. This role is part of a broader team implementing and maintaining SAP enterprise software solutions. As a functional consultant you will work closely with customer end users and developers to translate current processes into requirements for configuration and development of new functionality What you’ll bring You have experience working with enterprise software applications and translating business processes and user needs into functional requirements, with an understanding of how SAP solutions support complex business operations. You’re able to serve as a functional subject matter expert across business and technical functions, understanding how application capabilities, system configuration, and business workflows come together to support user needs. You can gather and analyze requirements from business stakeholders, evaluate existing processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and determine how SAP S/4HANA functionality can be configured or enhanced to meet those needs. You’re comfortable working with developers and technical teams to communicate functional requirements, clarify system behavior, evaluate solution options, and address challenges throughout implementation. Strong analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex business and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences are essential to your success. What you’ll build You’ll design, configure, and enhance SAP S/4HANA functionality to support business processes and deliver solutions that meet customer requirements. Working directly with business stakeholders and end users, you’ll gather requirements, analyze existing workflows, and translate business needs into functional specifications that guide system configuration and development. You’ll help determine how SAP functionality should be configured to support specific business operations, identify gaps between existing capabilities and user requirements, and collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to implement new features and enhancements. You’ll also create functional documentation, including requirements specifications, configuration documentation, test scripts, and user guides, while developing and executing test scenarios to validate that new functionality performs as expected. Beyond implementation, you’ll troubleshoot application issues, support end users, evaluate software releases, and recommend improvements that enhance system usability, functionality, and overall business process efficiency. Where you belong You’ll serve as a key functional connection between customer stakeholders, business process owners, SAP subject matter experts, and technical development teams supporting the implementation and sustainment of enterprise SAP solutions. You’ll take an active role in understanding how customers use their systems, translating operational challenges into functional solutions, and helping guide decisions about how SAP S/4HANA should be configured and enhanced to support their business objectives. Your work will span requirements analysis, functional solution design, system configuration, testing, implementation, and ongoing application support. You’ll collaborate with developers and technical specialists while engaging with customer leadership to ensure solutions align with broader information technology strategies and priorities. If you enjoy understanding business processes, solving complex functional challenges, and using enterprise technology to improve how organizations operate, this role offers the opportunity to combine functional expertise, technical collaboration, and direct customer engagement. Skills used in this role: SAP S/4HANA, SAP Functional Configuration, Functional Application Architecture, Business Process Analysis, Requirements Gathering and Analysis, Functional Requirements Development, Technical Requirements Documentation, Business Process Optimization, Enterprise Application Implementation, Solution Design, Functional Consulting, Systems Integration, Quality Assurance (QA), Software Testing, Test Script Development, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Technical Documentation, End-User Support, Application Troubleshooting, Cloud Applications, Customer Engagement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Problem-Solving

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