Sierra Space
Business Systems Analyst II - SAP - OpenText - Vendor Invoice Management
At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.
Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.
Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.
We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.
About the RoleThe OpenText Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) professional will support our SAP S/4HANA brownfield migration. You will lead the implementation, enhancement, and support of VIM within the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) landscape, including (IC4S) configuration, Vertex tax integration, and vendor invoice reconciliation. You will build, maintain, and troubleshoot custom VIM developments, and you will bring a solid grasp of the different PO and invoice types the business processes. Familiarity with the invoicing side of SAP Ariba is a plus.• Implement and configure OpenText VIM (DP workflows, approval workflows, exception handling) in SAP S/4HANA.
• Configure and maintain OpenText Invoice Capture Server (ICS), including extraction profiles, document classification, validation rules, and the ICS-to-VIM handoff.
• Design, develop, and support VIM customizations, including BAdIs, enhancements, custom workflow steps, user exits, and custom ABAP reports.
• Support the P2P process end to end across the different PO and invoice types: standard, service, blanket/limit, consignment, subcontracting, and stock transfer POs, plus PO-based, non-PO, credit/debit memo, prepayment, recurring, and ERS invoices.
• Configure DP document types, process types, and routing rules so each PO and invoice scenario lands in the correct VIM process path.
• Handle three-way and two-way match, GR/IR, blocked invoices, and payment runs.
• Maintain Vertex integration for tax determination on vendor invoices and resolve tax variances between Vertex and SAP.
• Perform vendor invoice and tax reconciliation, identify root causes of mismatches, and implement corrective fixes.
• Support the interaction between VIM and SAP Ariba invoicing, including invoices received through Ariba Network, and help define which invoice channels flow through Ariba and which through VIM/ICS.
• Plan and execute VIM migration and upgrade activities for the S/4HANA conversion, including remediation of existing custom code.
• Provide L2/L3 production support: monitor DP document processing, resolve stuck documents, ICS errors, and workflow failures, and manage incidents to SLA.
• Partner with AP, Procurement, Tax, and Finance teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Write functional and technical specifications, test cases, and cutover/runbook documentation.
• Support integration touchpoints with PI/PO, BTP, Ariba, and archiving/output systems.About You
Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.
We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Minimum Qualifications:- 4+ years of hands-on SAP experience, with 2+ years implementing OpenText VIM.
- Hands-on OpenText Invoice Capture Server (ICS) configuration experience.
- Strong P2P knowledge in SAP (MM, FI-AP, MIRO, invoice verification, payment processing).
- Good understanding of the different PO types (standard, service, blanket/limit, consignment, subcontracting, stock transfer) and invoice processing types (PO-based, non-PO, credit/debit memos, prepayments, recurring, ERS), and how each is handled in VIM.
- Working knowledge of Vertex tax integration and vendor invoice reconciliation in SAP.
- Proven ability to design, build, and support VIM customizations (ABAP, workflow, BAdIs).
- Experience with at least two full-cycle VIM implementation or migration.
- Solid understanding of SAP workflow (SWDD, business objects) and DP document types, process options, and rule configuration.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with clear communication across business and technical teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA 2025 and the OpenText VIM 2025 release.
- Experience with the invoicing side of SAP Ariba (Ariba Network e-invoicing, Ariba Invoice Management) and its integration with SAP S/4HANA and VIM.
- Experience with Dassian Performance Based Payments (PBP) for SAP, including how it interacts with invoice processing.
- Experience with VIM on S/4HANA or in a brownfield conversion.
- Experience automating the Invoice processing.
- Familiarity with OpenText Business Center and archiving (ArchiveLink/Content Server).
- Exposure to SAP PI/PO or BTP integration patterns.
- Experience with Fiori-based AP/VIM approval apps.
- OpenText VIM or SAP certification.
- Experience in manufacturing or other regulated, multi-entity environments.
Compensation:
Pay Range:
$83,830.00 - $115,287.25Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
Elevate Your CareerAt Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.
We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.
Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.
Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.
Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
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