Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream
We honor those that are not afraid to dream big dreams, those that tenaciously chase their dreams even when others say it cannot be done, those that achieve big dreams and change everything. Those are Dreams Worth Chasing.
At Sierra Space we envision a future where humanity lives and works in space, on moons, and on distant planets. Our mission isn't restricted to the few, instead we see a future where all people can choose to live, work, discover and explore beyond our planet. Our company is building a platform in space to benefit life on Earth and together we will alter the course of humanity.
We have a bold mission. We are a bold company. Together, we are an extraordinary team.
About the Role
Are you dreaming about a position where you can deliver quality, meaningful results? Come be a part of our diverse, multi-disciplined team of IT professionals, operating in an agile environment, using the latest tools and methodologies and building a world class Integrated Digital Environment (IDE). Develop your technical acumen as well as your leadership skills at a company with huge potential for long-term career growth.
As an SAP Costing Support Specialist, you will be using your skills and expertise to provide technical support and guidance for our Finance and Costing systems and business processes. This position requires a proactive, highly motivated individual with an aptitude for critical thinking, problem solving, and demonstrated experience of working with SAP Finance and Costing modules. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, configuring, and enhancing the SAP Finance and Costing solution, inclusive of Master Data, Transactional, Reporting, and RICEFW. This will include interacting with business and technical resources to resolve issues, identify enhancements, and implement changes in applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide hands-on support for SAP costing solution in a program-based manufacturing environment with government contracting costing requirements, including actual labor costing, calculation/application of overheads according to DCAA-approved rate structures, supporting incurred cost submissions
- Troubleshoot and resolve SAP costing issues in a timely manner, including working directly with business users on production support and releases of new functionality
- Enhance existing SAP costing functionality to continue to improve and evolve the solution with agile releases of new functionality into production environment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements and translate them into SAP solution capabilities
- Develop and execute testing plans for bug-fixes and new functionality to support change control processes
- Provide training and guidance to end-users on SAP costing functionalities
- Stay up-to-date with the latest SAP costing trends and best practices
- Coordinate and collaborate across multi-discipline/multi-organizational teams to understand key aspects of various subsystems, safety/audit requirements, and operational requirements
- Create and maintain comprehensive software documentation including, but not limited to: Software Requirements, Software User Guides, and Software Test Plans
About You:
Our mission is driven by the unwavering passion to push the boundaries of what is possible. We seek those who Dare to Dream - to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly - to join us on this transformational journey.
We're looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision and audacious goals - while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in a related discipline, or equivalent work experience and typically five (5) or more years of relevant technical experience; higher education may substitute for relevant experience.
- A minimum of 5 or more years of experience working as an SAP Support Specialist, with a focus on SAP FICO and Project Systems. S/4 experience preferred.
- Extensive experience designing, implementing, and supporting SAP costing (CO) solutions in a program-based manufacturing environment, specifically actual labor costing and overhead costing
- Proficient in functional and technical knowledge of integration of S/4HANA Finance (FICO) solution with other SAP modules and with external applications
- Proficiency with standard SAP allocation methods such as assessments, distributions, and costing sheets
- Proficiency in SAP Project Systems to support labor and overhead cost capture
- Familiarity with SAP Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) to support time capture for labor processing/costing
- Proficiency with financial month-end close processing in SAP, particularly costing
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot and resolve SAP costing issues
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and train end-users
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing business requirements and work in a fast-paced environment
- Up-to-date knowledge of SAP costing trends and best practices
- Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
Preferred Qualifications:
- 7+ years of experience in implementing and supporting solutions in SAP S/4HANA in the areas of Finance and Costing with a demonstrated track record of delivering high-value business outcomes.
- Strong experience with Actual Labor Costing and working knowledge of Incurred Cost Submission
- Familiar with SAP Results Analysis functionality and revenue recognition capabilities
- Familiar with S/4 HANA and/or ECC architecture and knowledge of ABAP de-bugging
- Experience with Dassian products: Actual Labor Costing (ALC), Workforce Authorization Management (WAM), Financial Planning and Analysis (FPA), and Results Analysis Processing (RAP)
- Experience with SQL, XML, JSON, and Postman, CI/CD
- Experience with identifying and coordinating resources to ensure the required tools, processes, and training are available/effective and programs are staffed and supported to achieve success.
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military
- Proficiency with Jira, Backlog Grooming, Leading Stand-ups
- Ability to motivate and work with others
- Agile development methods and scrum experience
- Experience designing and developing maintainable production applications
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills that enable you to create, communicate, track and execute plans in a team environment
- Prior exposure to working successfully in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment emphasizing rapid prototyping and fielding of capabilities, with minimal supervision
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
Elevate Your Career
At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.
Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Estimated Starting Salary Range:
$138,634.92 - $190,623.01
At Sierra Space we are at the very doorstep of unlocking the future and the work in front of us is hard, but it is truly important and meaningful. Achieving our mission requires dedication, relentless pursuit of a dream and an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries to accomplish what others might believe to be impossible. We seek those who too, Dare to Dream and will join us in a pursuit to achieve the extraordinary.
Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
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What We Do
Sierra Space is building a shared ecosystem in space for scientific collaboration and innovation to benefit life on earth. With technologies that make space more affordable and accessible, we’re dedicated to creating a prosperous and secure space economy that will benefit all of humanity. Rapidly advancing toward the launch of the next generation of space transportation, the world’s first winged commercial spaceplane, the Dream Chaser®, will perform cargo supply and return missions for NASA - delivering up to 12,000 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station (ISS) at a time.
Sierra Space is also the developer of the Large Integrated Flexible Environment (LIFE) Habitat, a modular, three-story commercial habitation and science platform. The unique structure will provide opportunities for multiple businesses including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors, to optimize zero gravity benefits.
The Dream Chaser Spaceplane and LIFE platform are central components of the joint partnership Orbital Reef commercial space station and mixed-use business park being developed in partnership with Blue Origin.
Why Work With Us
At Sierra Space, you’ll find a supportive, respectful and upbeat culture where your opinions matter and your personal contributions have impact.
If you’re thinking about your own next frontier, we’d love to help you explore it.
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