ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Program Manager, Financial / ERP Systems to join our team supporting the Los Alamos National Laboratory! This position is full-time and will be based out of Los Alamos, New Mexico with hybrid flexibility; however, this position has been approved for work in a primarily remote capacity. This role is anticipated to be short-term (~6 months) with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Support LANL’s Lab-wide finance and accounting business systems.   

• 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.

• Have the responsibility for managing the planning, development, and implementation of the Laboratory’s business systems and for the maintenance, modification, and enhancement of these critical systems. 

• Responsible for developing strategies to streamline business systems and contribute significantly to the long-term ERP strategy, ensuring that technology initiatives are effectively aligned with the organization’s broader business objectives.

• Given the role's significant involvement in implementing a new ERP system in the future, 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. 

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited institution and 8+ years of relevant experience; additional, relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

• Clearance – To be considered, you must have an active or very recently active DOE “Q” Clearance or DoD “Top Secret” Clearance.

• Extensive experience managing business system requirements, analysis and troubleshooting, business process modeling and re-engineering, data and function analysis, systems design and testing and implementation and review of working system solutions.

• In-depth 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. 

• Demonstrated experience and proven success in managing finance and accounting business systems.

• Extensive hands-on 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.

• In-depth 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. 

• 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. 

Desired Skills

• Expertise in business systems, e.g., Oracle, Concur, Empath, MicroStrategy Enterprise Reporting, Pricing and Estimating Module (PEM). 

• Master’s in Management Information Systems (MIS), CPA, or MBA.

• Extensive experience leading large-scale ERP implementation efforts consolidating a multitude of peripheral processes and systems. 

About the Site

The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.