Principal ERP - IFS Solution Architect in St Petersburg, Florida at OTS

Principal ERP - IFS Solution Architect

US-FL-St Petersburg

Job ID: 2026-36532
Type: Full Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Information Technology
St Petersburg, FL

Company Overview

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 around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• 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 & judgment

Essential Functions

• 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

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience Associate's Degree
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: IT or Business degree preferred
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Business Analytics. Business Requirement Gathering. ERP Management. ERP Systems. Functional Testing and Troubleshooting. General Data Analysis. Software Process Analysis. Process Documentation. Process Improvement. Process Mapping. Project Delivery. Requirements Analysis. Software Configuration. Software Requirements. Specification Solution Delivery. System Documentation. 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:

• 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.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email staffing@gd-ots.com or call: 727-578-8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.