Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivatedSystems Programmer IVto contribute to our mission supporting our work at Los Alamos National Lab.
L&A is a womanowned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOEs nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highestcaliber staff and experts.
L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the wellbeing of employees the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work and consistently exceed expectations apply now to join our professional family.
What You Will Do
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Systems Programmer 4 to support LANLs Labwide finance and accounting business systems.
In this position the individual will work closely with finance and accounting senior managers and internal Laboratory organizations to set the requirements processes and objectives for current and future financial business system enhancements. The individual will have the responsibility for managing the planning development and implementation of the Laboratorys business systems and for the maintenance modification and enhancement of these critical systems.
In this role the candidate will be responsible for developing strategies to streamline business systems and contribute significantly to the longterm ERP strategy ensuring that technology initiatives are effectively aligned with the organizations broader business objectives. The ability to see the big picture and make informed decisions that balance immediate needs with future goals is crucial. Given the roles significant involvement in implementing a new ERP system in the future the candidate must be at the forefront of emerging technologies leading their team in identifying evaluating and implementing innovative tools and systems that enhance process and system efficiency to drive the organization forward.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Business Systems:
Extensive experience managing business system requirements analysis and troubleshooting business process modeling and reengineering data and function analysis systems design and testing and implementation and review of working system solutions. Indepth knowledge of accounting financial concepts and principles and related activities. Advanced knowledge and prior experience with ERP systems particularly Oracle EBS or similar platforms (SAP PeopleSoft Oracle Cloud). Strong and proven record of leading ERP implementations upgrades migrations as well as extensive understanding of the complexities involved in integrating these systems with existing tools and technologies including leading change management efforts.
Technical Proficiency and Innovation Orientation:
Demonstrated experience and proven success in managing finance and accounting business systems. Extensive handson experience in system integration and advancement. Extensive experience and expertise in advising senior management on the conception definition and acquisition of improved hardware and software for systems integration and improvement. Extensive experience identifying evaluating and implementing new tools and systems that streamline processes. Indepth knowledge and demonstrated understanding of emerging technologies like cloud computing Artificial Intelligence data analytics and how they can be integrated into existing systems.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite i.e. Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint and Teams for effective professional communication.
Stakeholder Management and Communication:
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to achieve decisions and consensus on significant actions projects program goals and/or objectives. Extensive experience and ability to effectively communicate negotiate and build consensus with stakeholders at all levels.
Education/Experience:
Position requires a bachelors degree in accounting Finance Business Administration Management Information Systems or a related field from an accredited institution and 8 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the position.
Desired Qualifications:- Expertise in business systems e.g. Oracle Concur Empath MicroStrategy Enterprise Reporting Pricing and Estimating Module (PEM)
- Masters in Management Information Systems (MIS) CPA or MBA
- Extensive experience leading largescale ERP implementation efforts consolidating a multitude of peripheral processes and systems
LOCATION
Los Alamos New Mexico Hybrid not onsite while developing onsite while giving the training hours per week flexible to accomplish the task.When working on site it will be either at 030261 or the Pacheco Complex in Santa Fe
Openings 2
9/80 or 5/8 schedule available.
Duration 6 month assignment with possibility of extension and/or conversion
US Citizenship is required.
LANL is a multidisciplinary research institution dedicated to enhancing national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction and solving problems related to energy environment infrastructure health and global security concerns. The health and safety of our employees is our number one priority. During this covid environment this position will continue to report on site following the New Mexico health guidelines. We have taken all the recommended safety measures to provide a safe work environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects managements assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
As an L&A employee you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental) 401K plan and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee you will have access to inhouse training career pathing mentoring award programs tuition reimbursement and much more.