SAP NS2 Functional Application Architect - Onsite / Chantilly, VA

SAP SE; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAP NS2 is hiring an on-site Functional Application Architect in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on translating business needs into technical requirements and guiding developers and SMEs to deliver secure, scalable software solutions.

You will act as a liaison between stakeholders and the technical team, shaping technical vision, documenting requirements, and providing user support. The candidate should be proficient in cloud apps and enterprise software and able to collaborate effectively with

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Role requires access to customer data and ability to obtain/maintain clearance.
• Experience with enterprise software or cloud applications and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into technical requirements for new software applications.
• Collaborate with developers and SMEs to define technical vision and balance usability with performance.
• Serve as liaison between technical team and stakeholders.
• Design and develop new functions or improve existing ones to enhance user experience.
• Document requirements, test scripts, user guides, and help files; support end users with issues.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Tools

Oracle

Google

Microsoft

SAP

Enterprise software

Job description

Job Description

SAP NS2 Functional Application Architect-onsite Chantilly, VA

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. Must be able to obtain and maintain clearance.

What you’ll bring

SAPNS2 is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed professional to fill the role of a functional 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. Experience working as part of a team as a consultant to intel customers. You’ll have experience with enterprise software or cloud applications such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, Google and be able to communicate effectively.

What you’ll build

Work with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements for new software applications. Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyze tradeoffs between usability and performance. Serve as a liaison between technical team and the stakeholders. Designing and developing new functions or improving existing ones. Gather and analyze requirements to design or enhance new processes to improve user experience. Interface with senior leadership for guidance on information strategy, vision, and priorities. Create documentation such as requirements specifications, test scripts, user guides, and help files. Perform quality assurance testing of new software releases to ensure that they meet stated requirements. Provide technical support to end users and helping them troubleshoot issues with software applications.

Where you belong

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.

Skills used in this role

Cloud Applications, Oracle, Google, SAP, enterprise Software

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About SAP

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Company Description

At SAP, you'll belong to a global community of builders-architects, engineers, analysts and defenders-who share openly, learn continuously, and celebrate impact. You'll have modern tools, communities of practice, and clear growth paths. You'll shape standards, mentor others, and influence strategy through working groups.