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)
General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race and/or ethnic background, national origin and/or ancestry, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, age, military service, veteran status, disability, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, genetic information, or membership in any class protected by applicable law from discrimination in employment.
