SMX is seeking a BAS Architect / Technical Lead. The mission of the client service delivery team at SMX is to create and deploy innovative products to our federal customers. The CFO Control Tower Budget and Spend (BAS) solution is a planning and reporting solution pre‑built for the federal government and operating on SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
This is a highly technical leadership role that enables an experienced architect specializing in SAP Analytics Cloud and enterprise financial data integration to guide the technical solution design and implementation of NASA’s BAS capability. We are seeking an experienced, analytical, and collaborative BAS Architect / Technical Lead to lead technical architecture, data integration, reporting configuration, and solution deployment aligned with the organization’s financial, compliance, and modernization objectives. This is a full-time position that is 100% remote and will require minimal travel <20% and requires a Public Trust clearance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
As the BAS Architect / Technical Lead, you will operate at the intersection of technical architecture, data engineering, SAP integration, and SAC solution design. Responsibilities include:
o Lead the technical solution design and implementation of the BAS capability, aligned with financial, compliance, and modernization objectives.
o Architect, develop, and deploy automated, bidirectional data pipelines to connect the solution directly with NASA's financial systems (SAP ECC/S4HANA).
o Oversee data integration, reporting configuration, and solution deployment.
o Ensure the solution design adheres to Federal Financial Management System Requirements (FFMSR), U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL), and FedRAMP security standards.
o Provide technical leadership for data consolidation, performance reporting, and the configuration of dynamic reports and analytics
o Work alongside a Federal Financials/Functional lead who will gather business requirements with the client.
o Serve as team lead to a small group of SAC developers. Work with PM to ensure tasking is appropriate and mentor junior developers as needed.
o Work with internal Solutions team to provide feedback and new requirements to ensure client needs are integrated back to the product.
Required Skills & Experience:
o Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
o 10+ years of experience in technical architecture, data integration, or enterprise solution implementation.
o Demonstrated experience as an architect specializing in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and enterprise financial data integration.
o Experience with SAP financial systems (SAP ECC or S/4HANA) and native SAP connectivity protocols (e.g., OData, CDS views).
o Strong understanding of technical architecture, data engineering, and SAP integration.
o Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain one.
Desired Skills & Experience
o Experience deploying financial planning and/or Business Intelligence applications.
o Background in enterprise solution implementations for federal government clients.
o Familiarity with federal budget execution processes.
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
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SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- 10+ years of experience in technical architecture, data integration, or enterprise solution implementation
- Architecture experience specializing in SAP Analytics Cloud and enterprise financial data integration
- Experience with SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA financial systems
- Experience with native SAP connectivity protocols such as OData and CDS views
- Strong understanding of technical architecture, data engineering, and SAP integration
- Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain one
- Experience deploying financial planning or business intelligence applications
- Experience implementing enterprise solutions for federal government clients
- Familiarity with federal budget execution processes
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