Principal ERP - IFS Solution Architect

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering, and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations. Our ethos of honesty, trust, transparency, and alignment guides everything we do, fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, customer satisfaction, and collaboration.

About the Role

We are seeking an IFS Solution Architect who can operate confidently in both executive conversations and deep technical discussions. The role requires strong expertise in IFS and earlier Apps versions, with a proven ability to lead solution design across complex enterprise programs. As a trusted advisor, the architect connects business needs with system capabilities, ensuring architectural integrity and enabling successful ERP transformations. The goal is to deliver robust, maintainable solutions aligned with business strategy while reducing risk and accelerating value.

We are hiring for both Principal and Senior levels; candidates will be considered for either based on qualifications, experience, interviews, and Total Rewards evaluation.

Impact of the Role

• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field.
• Uses advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work.
• Leads others to solve complex problems.
• Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.
• May lead functional teams or projects.
• Consistent exercise of discretion and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes business needs and processes to develop, design, troubleshoot, and implement the organization's ERP applications and related training needs.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams to gather requirements by understanding workflow, goals, and processes.
• Documents business requirements, functional specifications, and process maps to serve as a reference for the organization and assist with training documentation.
• Analyzes ERP system performance and resolves any issues or vulnerabilities to improve the integrity, security, functionality, or application of the system.
• Designs, generates, and monitors reports to ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of ERP applications.
• Develops user training documentation and maintains LMS courses and training aids.
• Frequently travels on-site to train new employees and provides support on how to set up and manage the system and associated workflows.
• Works on advanced, complex technical ERP projects requiring a high degree of technical knowledge.
• Designs and governs integrations between IFS and other systems while ensuring end-to-end solution integrity across functional domains such as Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Projects.
• Communicates solution options, trade-offs, and implications to both business and technical stakeholders, including executive audiences.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience OR equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in IT or Business.
• Skills in business analytics, business requirement gathering, ERP management, ERP systems, functional testing and troubleshooting, data analysis, software process analysis, process documentation, process improvement, process mapping, project delivery, requirements analysis, software configuration, software requirements, specification solution delivery, system documentation, and data mining.
• Strong understanding of ERP architecture, integrations, configuration, and performance optimization.
• Proven ERP solution architecture experience in a manufacturing environment, with strong IFS implementation exposure.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

25-50% travel likely.