Finance Information Systems Administrator / Developer

Job Description

About the Role

The Finance Information Systems Administrator / Developer is responsible for the administration and support of solution-oriented financial systems applications for GDLS Finance utilizing Business Intelligence (BI) and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) technologies. This is an operational role with the opportunity to grow in responsibility through demonstrated technical and problem-solving ability.

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Educational Assistance.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Administration and development activities to support GDLS Finance Processes
• Support financial applications including Direct Planning (Current Estimate & Operating Plan), Cash Forecasting, Actual Rates, Overhead Submission, Forward Pricing, and Indirect Budget.
• Prepare all applications for business activities including scenario preparation, loading data files, running calculation scripts, reconciling and verifying data, troubleshooting, implementing enhancements, and assisting with end-user reporting.
• Maintain all aspects of application security including group provisioning, user additions/deletions and performing security audits.
• Manage all IT SOX activities related to the Direct Planning application including system access, change control procedures, and operations.
• Perform DRM (Data Relationship Management) administration activities as necessary to manage compliance with GDLS data governance policies.
• Develop and update desk instructions and system documentation as required to facilitate operational support across FIS team members.
• Develop/revise user training materials and conduct training as necessary to support end-users.
• Partner with Finance teams to define requirements of application enhancements and production support. Assist FIS team members in the development, design, testing and implementation of technical solutions including the definition of use cases and expected results.
• Work with the FIS team to create and improve business and operational processes.
• Monitor system operations and performance through review and analysis of logs. Coordinate with GDIT & GDLS resources as required to resolve system issues and minimize downtime.

Qualifications Sought

• B.S. in Accounting/Finance or Computer Science or equivalent work experience preferred
• 5+ years experience with Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial Reporting applications
• 5+ years experience with reporting tools (e.g. Smart View, Cognos, OBIEE or equivalent)
• 5+ years application development or administration experience
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite including Excel (expert), Word, and PowerPoint
• Self-starter with ability to work on multiple projects with minimal supervision
• Ability to successfully coordinate activities across cross-functional teams
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills and ability to develop positive working relationships with customers and peers
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and research skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to successfully organize unstructured problems to achieve resolution
• Strong documentation/technical writing experience

Additional Information / Desired Experience

• Experience with one or more of the following is desirable:
• Oracle Hyperion Planning 11.2x or Oracle EPM Cloud
• Oracle Hyperion Essbase 21c (BSO/ASO)
• Oracle Hyperion DRM 11.2x or Oracle EDM
• Oracle Smart View
• Oracle Hyperion BI + Reporting Suite (including Workspace, EAS, Shared Services, Calculation Manager, Hyperion Financial Reporting Web Studio, EPM administration utilities)
• Oracle PL/SQL
• Shell scripting (Linux or Windows)

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call or send an e-mail to [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.