Senior SAP Business Intelligence Specialist

Hybrid - Fairfax, VA; Lafayette, LA; Knoxville, TN; Lebanon, VA

@Orchard LLC has an immediate requirement for a highly skilled and experienced Senior SAP Business Intelligence Specialist to join our team in support of a large-scale S/4HANA Greenfield implementation for a public sector client. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in SAP S/4HANA and Business Intelligence solutions, including SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere, SAP Databricks, S/4HANA Embedded Analytics, BW/4HANA, and CFO Control Tower. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role combining strategic oversight with hands-on business intelligence implementation for the program’s enterprise-wide reporting solution. 

As the Senior SAP Business Intelligence Specialist you will: 

•  Develop an enterprise-wide business intelligence and reporting strategy, and provide oversight for the implementation of the reporting platform.
• Work with business users and end users to review, refine, and translate business intelligence, data visualization, and dashboard requirements into accurate, high-performing, and easy-to-understand reporting outputs.
• Design, develop, and implement reports and dashboards for large data volumes using technologies such as S/4HANA Embedded Analytics, Business Intelligence solutions in BTP (SAP • Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere), BW/4HANA, and CFO Control Tower.
• Create high-level and low-level data product designs based on business and technology requirements.
• Conduct thorough unit and performance testing on business intelligence reports and dashboards.
• Work directly with functional SMEs to conduct client demonstrations of business intelligence reports and dashboards based on defined requirements.
• Configure and implement the reporting platform and troubleshoot environment-related issues.
• Set expectations with the client regarding the scope of the implementation.
• Provide oversight to the reports development team to ensure business intelligence reports and dashboards meet client requirements and are delivered according to the established schedule.
• Provide additional support and guidance during implementation, including developing training materials and other supporting documentation.

Your background experience and qualifications will include: 

• Due to the nature of the contract requirements, U.S. citizenship and successful completion of a CGI background check are required prior to beginning work. In addition, candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD/Public Trust clearance.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in business intelligence and reporting development, with a focus on SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Math, Business, or a related technical discipline. A master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Associate) is a plus.
• Proficiency with technologies such as S/4HANA Embedded Analytics, Business Intelligence solutions in BTP (SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Datasphere), BW/4HANA, and CFO Control Tower, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, design, development, and deployment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex reporting issues and provide clear recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present and discuss strategies and technical information in a manner that establishes rapport, influences others, and promotes understanding among both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in report output and documentation.
• Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) activities and Agile methodologies.
  

Additional experience that can differentiate you:

• SAP Certified Technology Associate or related SAP certification.
• Experience working on an Agile team.