Digital Business Transformation Staff IV

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Job Summary

The Digital Business Transformation Staff will work closely with the finance and enterprise IT teams to ensure our technology solutions enable the finance organization to achieve strategic business objectives. This individual will be responsible designing and implementing a clear Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) data governance process with finance and IT leadership. This role will also be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of ERP process flows and govern system backlog and technology roadmap prioritization. The ideal candidate will have fluency across technology, finance, and project management disciplines, and will be able to disposition ambiguous requirements, competing priorities and other challenges. We are seeking a detailed, solution-oriented individual that can work in a face-paced environment. You will be the linchpin ensuring that our new ERP system delivers trusted, accurate data and evolves effectively with business needs. This role spans governance design, process oversight, collaboration across teams, and identifying forward-looking tech opportunities like AI, ML, and RPA.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, onsite at our location in El Segundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design & Operationalize Data Governance
  • Develop and implement a robust data governance framework for the new ERP, including policies, roles, data stewardship, and metadata cataloging  .
  • Establish clear accountability—tracking data ownership, stewardship responsibilities, and governance workflows.
• Ensure Data Quality, Completeness & Reliability
  • Work closely with data owners and stewards to monitor data quality metrics, conduct validation and cleansing, and resolve issues promptly  .
  • Ensure regular stewardship activities (e.g., accuracy checks, compliance) are performed consistently by data owners.
• Maintain Process Flows & Documentation.
  • Collaborate with process owners to build and keep up-to-date process flow documentation, ensuring alignment with ERP operations and governance standards.
  • Govern Backlog & Upgrade Prioritization
• Manage the ERP improvement backlog: maintaining completeness, prioritizing items with leadership, and ensuring IT executes effectively.
  • Drive Innovation: AI, ML & RPA Integration.
  • Identify high-impact opportunities to augment ERP capabilities using AI, ML, and automation.
  • Help finance leadership to develop business cases with ROI analysis, implementation plans, and change management strategies.
• Develop, track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for the system, ensuring leadership has clear visibility into systems performance, data quality, process compliance, and areas for improvement.
• Facilitate awareness and training on governance best practices across teams.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Digital Business Transformation Staff IV include:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience developing and implementing finance technology solutions and optimizing finance and accounting processes
• Proven track record with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics)—especially ensuring data governance and quality.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks, metadata, data quality tools, and ERP data structures
• Strong business-case development expertise and ROI modeling for tech initiatives.
• Excellent at stakeholder engagement, cross-functional facilitation, and influencing both business and IT teams.
• Skilled in translating complex governance concepts into practical operations.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Master’s degree
• 8+ years of years of experience developing and implementing finance technology solutions and optimizing finance and accounting processes
• Demonstrated experience turning ERP data governance into measurable business value.
• Proven ability to identify and implement emerging technologies.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. 

(Min - Max)

$107,000 - $160,500

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.