Hanwha Defense USA, Inc. · 11 hours ago
Information Systems Manager
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expHanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) develops advanced combat systems for U.S. and allied forces. They are seeking an Information Systems Manager to lead the governance and implementation of enterprise systems, focusing on ERP platforms and business intelligence solutions to support operational efficiency and compliance.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the implementation, enhancement, and sustainment of HDUSA’s enterprise resource planning systems, including Deltek Costpoint and/or SAP
Own the end-to-end ERP configuration, governance, process design, and integration strategy across Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program Management
Manage external System Integrators and consulting partners to ensure delivery quality, adherence to requirements, and scalable system design
Establish and enforce governance processes, change control procedures, data standards, and configuration integrity
Develop, document, and implement standardized business processes and procedures across the organization to support efficient and compliant operations
Translate business needs into system requirements, data models, and workflow designs
Partner with functional leaders to create repeatable, auditable, scalable operational processes for engineering, manufacturing, procurement, program execution, and financial management
Lead root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives related to system usage, data quality, and workflow efficiency
Lead the development of HDUSA’s business intelligence (BI) ecosystem, including dashboards, analytics tools, operational reporting, and data governance structures
Drive strategy and implementation of AI and automation, including predictive analytics, workflow automation, RPA (Robotic Process Automation), and decision-support tools
Ensure data models support executive visibility, program performance metrics, supply chain health, cost analysis, and manufacturing readiness assessments
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that enhance operational excellence and strategic insights
Ensure systems and processes support compliance with DCAA, DCMA, DFARS, FAR, and CAS requirements
Oversee ERP alignment to compliant cost accounting practices, indirect rate structures, labor charging/timekeeping, purchasing controls, material management, property control, and contract cost accumulation
Support internal and external audits through system evidence, data integrity validation, and documentation of workflows and internal controls
Define and maintain system access, segregation of duties, and audit traceability in accordance with U.S. Government regulatory standards
Ensure enterprise systems adhere to CUI, ITAR, export control, and FOCI-mitigated access restrictions, including appropriate segregation of foreign national access and administrative rights
Partner with IT Security to define and maintain secure user roles, privileges, logging, and monitoring
Collaborate with leadership and functional teams to prioritize system enhancements, allocate resources, and resolve issues
Develop program schedules, risk registers, governance cadences, and executive-level status reporting
Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on digital systems strategy, scalability needs, and technical constraints
Establish and maintain a long-term support model, including user training, documentation, troubleshooting, and upgrade planning
Plan and guide future system expansion, including manufacturing modules, quality management, logistics, MMAS readiness, EVMS integrations, and digital thread initiatives
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
7–12+ years of experience in ERP management, systems implementation, or enterprise systems leadership
Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint, SAP, or comparable tier-1 manufacturing ERPs
Proven ability to design and implement business processes across Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, or Program Management
Experience managing external consultants and system integrators
Strong understanding of data governance, business intelligence, and system integration frameworks
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives under aggressive schedules
Excellent analytical, communication, and executive presentation skills
US Citizen and ability to obtain a government clearance
Preferred
Experience supporting DoD or aerospace/defense programs, including exposure to FAR/DFARS, CAS, DCAA, and DCMA requirements
Experience implementing or managing AI, automation, BI platforms, or analytics architectures
Familiarity with CUI, ITAR, and export-controlled environments
Certifications such as SAP, Costpoint, PMP, ITIL, or Lean Six Sigma
Company
Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.
Hanwha Defense USA is a subsidiary of Hanwha Group, the largest and the most influential defense corporation in South Korea.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Michael Coulter
President and Chief Executive Officer
Michael Smith
President & COO
Recent News
2026-01-11
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