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SAP NS2 Solution Advisory Specialist - Federal (DOD & IC) active Secret clearance-Metro DC

Salary:  $194,100 – $411,600 per annum
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SAP NS2 Solution Advisory Specialist – Federal (DOD & IC) active Secret clearance-Metro DC

Active U.S. Secret security clearance (TS/SCI with CI Polygraph preferred). Must be clearable up to a polygraph clearance

NS2 COMPANY DESCRIPTION

SAP is the global market leader for business software and related services. SAP National Security Services Inc.® (SAP NS2®) is an independent U.S. subsidiary of SAP. At SAP NS2, we leverage best-in-breed technologies engineered by SAP to protect the lives, assets and information of Americans. We offer SAP solutions with specialized levels of security and support to meet the requirements of U.S. national security and critical infrastructure customers.

This position requires access to customer data; Must be a U.S. citizen. SAP NS2 does not offer Visa sponsorships for this role. All internals must have manager’s approval to transfer.

Location:

Washington, D.C. Metro / Capital Region; must be within a commutable distance to Herndon/Chantilly, VA and a minimum of 3 days a week in the office.

Travel: 10-25%

About the Role:

The SAP NS2 Solution Advisory Specialist serves as a trusted advisor and mission enabler for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC). This position focuses on modernizing legacy ERP systems, aligning SAP Business Suite solutions—including SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), and SAP Analytics Cloud—to the operational and strategic needs of defense and intelligence missions.

The specialist partners with account teams, solution engineers, and mission customers to design secure, compliant, and mission-relevant, and future ready ERP solutions that modernize legacy systems, enhance readiness, and improve data-driven decision-making across the defense ecosystem.

The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of SAP technologies, strong federal acquisition expertise, and a well-established network across DoD and IC agencies.

Key Responsibilities include:

Customer Engagement & Strategy

  • Serve as a trusted advisor on how SAP’s Business Suite can enable digital transformation, operational efficiency, and mission readiness within DoD and IC organizations.
  • Conduct discovery sessions with senior mission, logistics, and financial stakeholders to identify opportunities for modernization, auditability, and data integration.
  • Translate mission workflows and acquisition constraints into SAP-based solution strategies aligned with federal and mission requirements.
  • Build and present technical presentations and demonstrations, showcasing key components of SAP Business Suite.

Solution Design & Advisory

  • Lead development of secure and compliant enterprise architectures leveraging SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business Technology Platform, and SAP Analytics Cloud within SAP NS2’s regulated cloud environments.
  • Ensure solution designs comply with DoD and IC security frameworks, including CMMC 2.0, Zero Trust principles, RMF, FedRAMP High, IL5/6, and higher levels of security domains.
  • Partner with engineering and delivery teams to support prototypes, demonstrations, and proofs of concept that illustrate tangible mission benefits.

Market Development & Thought Leadership

  • Support capture and proposal efforts through technical expertise, solution scoping, and mission-aligned narratives.
  • Represent SAP NS2 at defense and intelligence forums, workshops, and industry events, communicating how SAP’s enterprise solutions drive mission outcomes.
  • Track DoD/IC digital transformation initiatives and enterprise resource modernization programs (e.g., defense financial management, logistics systems, and enterprise data environments).
  • Proactively and collaboratively navigate federal procurement and operational environments across multiple security classification domains.

Internal Collaboration

  • Collaborate closely with SAP and SAP NS2 product, compliance, and engineering teams to ensure proposed architectures meet mission, performance, and security needs.
  • Provide market intelligence and customer feedback to refine SAP NS2’s federal go-to-market and product strategies.

Requirements/Must Haves:

  • 8-10 years of experience in enterprise technology solutioning within DoD or IC mission environments, specifically within digital transformation, data analytics, or cloud modernization within the defense sector.
  • Understanding of defense acquisition, financial management, logistics, and supply chain processes within federal environments.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.
  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance (TS/SCI with CI Polygraph preferred). Must be clearable up to a polygraph clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Expertise with SAP Business Suite, specifically with S/4HANA and its integration with SAP BTP, Analytics Cloud, or legacy ECC systems.
  • Experience delivering S/4HANA migration or brownfield/greenfield ERP modernization projects within regulated or classified environments.
  • Knowledge of DoD and IC enterprise business systems.
  • Familiarity with FedRAMP, ITAR, DFARS, and other defense compliance frameworks.
  • Strategic, creative thinker with strong executive presence with ability to connect and articulate enterprise technology to defense readiness and operational outcomes.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across matrixed teams.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, or Engineering (e.g., Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems), or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Relevant certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Technology Consultant, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect) are preferred.

Note: The job description is meant to be a guideline. It is not exhaustive, and we will expect the selected candidate to show flexibility and eagerness to undertake varied tasks and projects.

Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion
SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.

For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Compensation Range Transparency: SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the annualized compensation range inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target for the career level applicable to the posted role. The targeted combined range for this position is 194100 - 411600(USD) USD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidate will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. Any SAP variable incentive includes a targeted dollar amount and any actual payout amount is dependent on company and personal performance. Please reference this link for a summary of SAP benefits and eligibility requirements: SAP North America Benefits.

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Requisition ID: 442338 | Work Area: Sales Support | Expected Travel: 0 - 30% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid


Company benefits

25 (UK) 30 (Germany) 21 (India) days annual leave + bank holidays
Accrued annual leave – 1 day/year up to 30 days (UK)
Open to job sharing
Sabbaticals
Adoption leave – Up to 52 weeks (UK)
Open to part time work for some roles
Returnship
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Shared parental leave
Enhanced maternity leave
Fertility benefits
Pregnancy support
On-site childcare
Share options
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Gym membership
Dental coverage
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Private GP service
Mental health platform access
Life assurance
Life insurance
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Enhanced paternity leave
Travel insurance
Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Bike parking
Enhanced sick pay
Emergency leave
Enhanced sick days
Company car
Open to part-time employees
Work from anywhere scheme
Childcare credits
Fertility treatment leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Carer’s leave
Nursery salary sacrifice scheme
Family health insurance
Women’s health leave
Annual bonus
401K
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Employee discounts
Loyalty programme
Non-contributory pension
Personal development days
Personal development budgets
L&D budget
Language lessons
LinkedIn learning license
Study support
Studying sabbaticals
Lunch and learns
In house training
Hackathons
Professional subscriptions
Further education support

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