Solution Architect

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design and migrate asset-management processes to SAP S/4HANA for government customers. You will translate requirements into phased architectures, validate integrator work, and ensure sustainable operations across government asset management functions.

The role requires 10+ years in enterprise or solution architecture with 3–5 years in SAP S/4HANA asset management, plus DHS/CBP familiarity and strong writing and briefing skills.

Qualifications

• Active CBP BI or TOP SECRET clearance.
• US Citizenship required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 10+ years of experience; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with DHS systems engineering and acquisition.
• Familiarity with IEEE standard 1012.
• Excellent writing, communications, and briefing skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Solution Architect supporting the design and acceptance of the government’s Asset Management System onto a SAP S/4HANA solution.
• Translate asset-management, facilities, logistics, and operational requirements into a practical, phased solution architecture and implementation roadmap.
• Lead the design for migrating asset-management capabilities and data from an enterprise asset-management platform to SAP S/4HANA.
• Define migration approaches for data profiling, cleansing, normalization, mapping, conversion, reconciliation, and testing.
• Review and validate the system integrator’s designs, configurations, interfaces, migration artifacts, and deliverables for quality and alignment with government requirements.
• Ensure the proposed solution is operationally sustainable and workable for the government organizations and components responsible for managing assets.
• Apply deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Enterprise Asset Management, including Plant Maintenance, Materials Management, and asset-related financial processes.
• Design and assess integration between SAP asset-management modules and SAP Finance within a shared enterprise instance.
• Develop solution designs, architecture decisions, process flows, requirements traceability, acceptance criteria, and implementation recommendations.
• Bring at least 10 years of enterprise or solution architecture experience, including asset-management or ERP implementation experience within the past 12–18 months.
• Demonstrate 3–5 years of hands-on SAP S/4HANA asset-management experience and a proven ability to convert operational needs into implementable technical and functional designs.
• Apply knowledge of government asset, facilities, or logistics operations (e.g., Fleet) and familiarity with government lifecycle-management frameworks.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Briefing skills

Decision making

Planning & organization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

DAU/DAWIA certifications

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering & Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Solution Architect supporting the design and acceptance of the government’s Asset Management System onto a SAP S/4HANA solution.
• Translate asset-management, facilities, logistics, and operational requirements into a practical, phased solution architecture and implementation roadmap.
• Lead the design for migrating asset-management capabilities and data from an enterprise asset-management platform to SAP S/4HANA.
• Define migration approaches for data profiling, cleansing, normalization, mapping, conversion, reconciliation, and testing.
• Review and validate the system integrator’s designs, configurations, interfaces, migration artifacts, and deliverables for quality and alignment with government requirements.
• Ensure the proposed solution is operationally sustainable and workable for the government organizations and components responsible for managing assets.
• Apply deep expertise in SAP S/4HANA Enterprise Asset Management, including Plant Maintenance, Materials Management, and asset-related financial processes.
• Design and assess integration between SAP asset-management modules and SAP Finance within a shared enterprise instance.
• Develop solution designs, architecture decisions, process flows, requirements traceability, acceptance criteria, and implementation recommendations.
• Bring at least 10 years of enterprise or solution architecture experience, including asset-management or ERP implementation experience within the past 12–18 months.
• Demonstrate 3–5 years of hands-on SAP S/4HANA asset-management experience and a proven ability to convert operational needs into implementable technical and functional designs.
• Apply knowledge of government asset, facilities, or logistics operations (e.g., Fleet) and familiarity with government lifecycle-management frameworks.

Qualifications

• Active CBP BI or TOP SECRET
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field with 10+ years of experience; Master’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience with Department of Homeland Security.
• Previous experience in Systems Engineering and Acquisition.
• Understanding the Systems Engineering and Acquisition Lifecycles at DHS, CBP preferred (e.g., ALF, MD-102).
• Familiarity with IEEE standard 1012.
• Excellent writing, communications, and briefing skills.
• Certifications from DAU and DAWIA are desired.
• Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and effective decision-making.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and experienced supporting senior Government leaders and technical/business professionals.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $165,000.00/Yr. - USD $185,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status