Applied Enterprise Systems Functional Research Lead

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, pleaselogin to Workday to complete thestudent application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:We are searching for an ERP Systems Architect to join our Applied Enterprise Systems team of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. This position will support ongoing projects for the US Army and US Navy enterprise systems leadership. This work develops custom applications and capabilities to support the warfighter in supply and maintenance processes using a variety of tools.ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.You will: Assist in concept development and participate in the design analyses of engineering systems independently evaluating, selecting, and applying scientific or engineering procedures and techniques to assignments Identify problems and related technical issues leading to long term, generic solutionsIdentify technical approach for solving problems and meeting customer/grantor needs Plan and perform tasks of a larger scope and lead specific tasks within the project scopeAssemble research teams for papers, proposals, presentations and reportsInteract in a collaborative manner with other team members to accomplish organizational goalsProvide ideas to improve organizational efficiency at group and department levels Make significant contributions to technical proposal preparation and/or presentations Mentor assigned staff in the development of technical, project, and business development skills This position will be filled at the advanced professional or senior professional level, depending upon your education and experience. Minimally requires of a Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or Science discipline plus 5 years’ related experience for the advanced professional level.  Additional education and or experience required for higher level positions. A Master’s Degree is preferred.Additional responsibilities for the senior professional level include:Manage multiple or large projects; plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of the work of a major project or in a total project of moderate stepsCreate opportunities to enhance technical methodology or content through expansion of existing or development of new efforts; may extend technology into new application areas; contribute or lead in intellectual development activities Provide innovative problem-solving approaches to enhance organizational capabilities; use peer network to expand technical capabilities and identify new research opportunities Understand broad strategic objectives and contribute to them; nurtures and maintain relationships with major customers/grantors of external research and development grant funding Identify grant/project follow-on work and persuade customers/grantors to fund; impact customer decisions and strategies Initiate new project concepts and seek funding; develop technical proposals and make presentations to customers/grant sponsors May chair sessions at technical meetings; give papers and/or presentations; participate in external seminars, workshops, professional societies and committees Required skills/experience areas include:Experienced in architecting and configuring SAP S/4 Hana (or similar) to our defense industryDemonstrated experience working in interdisciplinary teams to define and build logistics processes in SAPWorking with logistics related IT systems for DoD customersCollecting and managing requirements from multiple stakeholders and successfully delivering capabilityWriting reports/documentation and presenting to an executive audienceAbility to travel to multiple sponsor locations throughout the U.STechnical writing proficiency is criticalPreferred skills/experience include:Application development using low or no-code solutions to generate Java-based applications in business systemsDeploying new applications in complex network environmentsAwareness of industry-standard security protocols, testing, and related requirementsDeveloping applications within or integrated to SAP S/4HANAARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC).  We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at .The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:$109,300.00 - $191,000.00Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAWPenn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.Federal Contractors Labor Law PosterPA State Labor Law PosterAffirmative ActionPenn State PoliciesCopyright InformationHotlinesUniversity Park, PASummaryLocation: Penn State University ParkType: Full time