Director, Finance & Supply Chain Systems

Company: The Aerospace Corporation
Location: El Segundo
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Director, Finance & Supply Chain Systems In an era of dynamic change in space, Aerospace is addressing a generation of complex challenges. We operate the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering. Join our team and thrive in a career that matters to the world and you personally.ResponsibilitiesThe Finance & Supply Chain Systems Department is part of Aerospace's IT organization, Enterprise Information Services (EIS). Its primary responsibility is to develop and maintain the systems that support--the Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, Cost Management, and Budget to Report business processes. The Finance & Supply Chain Department works closely with the Office of the CFO to define evolving system needs and to develop strategies to meet business objectives. The business processes referenced above primarily run on SAP software.The Finance & Supply Chain Systems Director provides--direction to and coordinates--the activities of the department's staff; collaborates with other EIS management to define roadmaps and strategies; provides requirements definition; and develops--information technology systems, applications, and processes to support corporate information service requirements. Demonstrates behavior that is consistent with the company's values of Dedication to Mission Success, Technical Excellence, Commitment to Our People, Integrity and Objectivity.KEY FUNCTIONS

• Directs and supervises staff in the performance of their duties.
• Manages budgeting and staff for corporate resources, and oversees contractor and consultant support.
• Provides task planning, schedule, and labor estimates for proposed work assignments. Advises supervisors and other managers of resource needs and capabilities.
• Recommends staffing needs, reassignments, transfers, and terminations.--Conducts performance reviews, recommends performance improvements, career development, and promotional actions.
• Helps define the ERP strategy and roadmap
• Plans and manages efforts to evaluate, acquire, implement, and operate information services.
• Provides support to existing systems to satisfy corporate requirements. Works with customers to identify how EIS-provided services can enable the corporation to meet its objectives more effectively and efficiently.
• Ensures proper production systems standards, controls, and procedures are documented and enforced. Implements policies, practices, and operating processes and recommends changes and improvements to supervision. Responsible for compliance with security monitoring, processes, and recommendations.
• Participates in day-to-day technical activities and task accomplishments.
• Coordinates the communication about EIS services to the rest of the corporation.
• Provides customer support through schedules, status reports, briefings, presentations, and training. Works closely with customers to coordinate tasking, report progress, resolve technical issues, and assure project success. Initiates and coordinates exchanges of technical information with other work groups and organizations.QualificationsRequired
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Typically 10--or more years of relevant IT experience specifically with ERP packages
  • Knowledge--of and experience with Finance and Supply Chain business processes
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
  • Demonstrated ability to assess customer and corporate IT needs and successfully devise and execute technical plans
  • 3 or more--years of leadership and management experience successfully directing a team of staff to meet assigned responsibilities
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of customers and corporate staffPreferred
    • Experience managing SAP--software
    • Experience with Agile
    • Must work well in a team environment
    • Must be detail oriented
    • Ability to prioritize tasks and projects
    • Must possess strong organizational skills
    • Ability to handle multiple priorities and projects at one time
    • Effective interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations
    • Demonstrated flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational needs
    • Strong written and oral communication skillsWays We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
      • A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
      • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
      • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
      • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
      • Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
      • 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, regardless of whether you contribute
      • Paid holidays and paid time off
      • Flexible spending accounts
      • Relocation assistance (if applicable)We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other-the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion,--genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at--ieo.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law and-- the supplement , as well as the-- Pay Transparency Policy Statement .-- Posted 2 Days Ago Full time R001498 About Us A trusted partner. A national resource. A leader in the national security of space. We are The Aerospace Corporation. We take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex technical challenges in existence. With challenges spanning government to commercial, you'll have the unique opportunity to work on projects that are literally evolving our nation's space and launch capabilities. We all share a common passion and aspiration - to serve a mission much bigger than ourselves. When you join our team, you'll be part of a rare collection of thought leaders and game-changing innovators. Are you ready to launch your career? Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship required for those positions.

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