Full-Time

SAP Costing Support Specialist

Posted on 12/17/2024

Sierra Space

Sierra Space

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops space vehicles and stations

Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$138.6k - $190.6kAnnually

Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

Lafayette, CO, USA

Job requires in-office presence in Louisville, CO.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Customer Support
Customer Success & Support
Required Skills
Agile
SAP Products
Requirements
  • 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.
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.

Sierra Space develops solutions for space exploration and development, focusing on aerospace and defense. The company creates advanced space vehicles, including the Dream Chaser spaceplane, which can land on conventional runways, making it suitable for transporting cargo and crew to and from space. Sierra Space is also working on space stations designed for long-duration human spaceflight and scientific research. Their technology includes life support systems and propulsion technologies like the VORTEX engines, which are vital for safe and sustainable space missions. Unlike many competitors, Sierra Space emphasizes versatility in its space vehicles and aims to support both government and commercial space activities. The company's goal is to enhance life on Earth and shape the future of humanity through space exploration.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$1.7B

Headquarters

Louisville, Colorado

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

9%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Successful environmental testing of Dream Chaser indicates readiness for operational deployment.
  • AI integration in space threat detection enhances Sierra Space's leadership in satellite protection.
  • Promotion of Shawn Buckley accelerates development of commercial space stations.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from SpaceX and Blue Origin may impact market share.
  • Delays in Dream Chaser development could lead to financial losses.
  • Dependence on government contracts poses risk if funding priorities shift.

What makes Sierra Space unique

  • Dream Chaser spaceplane can land on conventional runways, enhancing versatility.
  • Sierra Space develops advanced life support and propulsion technologies like VORTEX engines.
  • Collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory on silicon-carbide-based thermal protection system.

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