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Defense Contractor Analyst Jobs in Romeoville, IL

FIT Solutions

CMMC Consultant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Guide defense contractors and regulated organizations in achieving and maintaining CMMC compliance ... Risk Assessment & Analytical Thinking * Evaluates cybersecurity controls, identifies compliance ...

Proven IT

Senior Microsoft Cloud Engineer

Tinley Park, IL · On-site

$125K - $140K/yr

Atom Security's launch focus is the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), serving defense contractors ... Enroll all analyst devices, vCISO devices, and AVD session hosts into GCC High and Commercial ...

SOSi

SCA Analytic Linguist

Chicago, IL

$34.25 - $36.50/hr

... defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and ... Only contractor personnel who are U.S. citizens will have access to classified documents. * Minimum ...

SOSi

SCA Analytic Linguist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$34.25 - $36.50/hr

... defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and ... Only contractor personnel who are U.S. citizens will have access to classified documents. * Minimum ...

ONeill Contractors Inc.

Lead/Sr. Estimator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$99K - $130K/yr

As a result of its controlled and sustainable growth, ONeill Contractors has advanced to the next ... Review and analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, scope of work, and other documents to ...

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How much do defense contractor analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for defense contractor analyst in Romeoville, IL is $76,998.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,100.00 and $91,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Defense Contractor Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Defense Contractor Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, knowledge of defense industry regulations, and a relevant degree such as in business, finance, or engineering. Familiarity with government contracting systems like SAM.gov, proficiency in data analysis tools, and certifications such as Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) are highly beneficial. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities help you interpret complex information and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These skills are critical for ensuring compliance, optimizing contract performance, and supporting mission-critical defense operations.

What is the difference between Defense Contractor Analyst vs Defense Contract Specialist?

AspectDefense Contractor AnalystDefense Contract Specialist
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, security clearance often preferredBachelor's degree, often with certifications like DAWIA or FAC-C
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, defense contractors, consulting firmsGovernment agencies, defense contractors, contracting offices
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in defense contracting firms and government agenciesPrimarily in government contracting offices and defense firms
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Defense Contractor Analyst focuses on analyzing defense contracts, market trends, and contractor performance, often supporting strategic decisions. The Defense Contract Specialist manages and oversees contract negotiations, compliance, and administration. While both roles require knowledge of defense contracting and security clearances, analysts emphasize data analysis and market insights, whereas specialists focus on contract management and compliance.

What is a Defense Contractor Analyst?

A Defense Contractor Analyst is a professional who evaluates, monitors, and provides recommendations on contracts and projects undertaken by private companies for government defense agencies. They analyze costs, compliance, risks, and performance to ensure that contracts meet legal and regulatory requirements and deliver value to the client, often the Department of Defense. Their work helps improve project outcomes, minimize waste or fraud, and ensure that national security interests are maintained. This role typically requires strong analytical skills, familiarity with government contracting regulations, and sometimes a security clearance.

What are some typical challenges a Defense Contractor Analyst may face when working with cross-functional teams?

Defense Contractor Analysts often collaborate with engineering, legal, and procurement teams to ensure project compliance and efficiency. A common challenge is balancing differing priorities and communication styles across departments, which can lead to misunderstandings or delays. To succeed, analysts need strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a clear understanding of both contractual requirements and technical aspects. Building strong professional relationships and maintaining regular, transparent communication are key strategies for overcoming these challenges and achieving project goals.
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SAP Aerospace & Defense Delivery & Solution Architect

SAP Aerospace & Defense Delivery & Solution Architect

United Airlines

Chicago, IL • Hybrid

$84.75 - $114.25/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 333 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

9th of 26 rated airlines

Job description

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you'd like, where you'll be supported and inspired bya collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you'll be able to reimagine what's possible. Join us and help the world's leading organizationsunlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

About the Job You're Considering

The SAP Aerospace & Defense Delivery & Solutioning Architect (Product Development through Manufacturing) is a senior transformation leader responsible for endtoend solution architecture and delivery execution for complex SAP programs within the Aerospace & Defense industry.  This role combines deep SAP technical and functional expertise with strong industry knowledge to design, govern, and deliver scalable, secure, and missioncritical SAP solutions that support highly regulated, assetintensive environments.

Solution Architects assess a project's technical feasibility and implementation risks and are responsible for the design and implementation of the overall technical and solution architecture. They define system structures, interfaces, and solution principles that guide enterprise architecture, software design, and delivery execution. The scope of the role is driven by the business challenge being addressed, requiring the architect to apply deep business understanding alongside SAP and technology expertise.

At the Solution / Delivery Architect Director level, this role is accountable for owning, shaping, and driving the solution, leading successful delivery outcomes, and strengthening the strategic partnership between Capgemini and the client. The architect understands the challenges, complexities, and opportunities inherent in Utilities and Oil & Gas environments, aligns solution design to enterprise architecture principles, and governs execution to ensure successful implementation. The role also identifies and evaluates technical evolution scenarios, defines governance models, and supports programlevel leadership.

Your Role
  • Requires deep Aerospace & Defense domain expertise, including defense contracting, PLM, configuration management, aircraft and engine MRO, OEM manufacturing, and strict regulatory compliance. This role aligns SAP solutions to missioncritical business needs across the A&D value chain, supporting asset readiness, traceability, and operational resilience.
  • LargeScale Solutioning & GTM Leadership-  Leads endtoend solutioning and proposal responses for pursuits exceeding $50M TCV, including effort estimation, resourcing strategy, commercial and outcomebased models, and valuedriven business cases. Mobilizes and coordinates crossbusinessline teams, navigating pursuit complexity while ensuring architectural integrity and delivery feasibility.
  • Acts as a trusted advisor to Directorlevel and above stakeholders, delivering compelling executive presentations and oral submissions. Aligns stakeholders on solution vision, scope, transformation roadmap, and measurable outcomes within complex A&D programs.
  • Leads solution blueprinting, enterprise architecture, and program strategy across the full delivery lifecycle. Champions Capgemini delivery methodologies, tools, and execution excellence, while ensuring delivery capabilities remain aligned to A&D market demand and transformation priorities.
  • SAP S/4HANA Transformation Expertise- Expert in SAP S/4HANA transformation approaches (greenfield, brownfield, and hybrid), with strong understanding of organizational change impacts within Aerospace & Defense programs.
  • Able to own, lead, and represent the entire proposal, ensuring highquality delivery through mobilization and motivation of appropriate teams (capabilities, peer solution architects, and domain experts across business lines). Leads and delivers full oral presentations across Capgemini lines of business for opportunities exceeding $50M.
  • Lead endtoend solutioning and proposal responses for $50M+ TCV pursuits, including effort estimation, resourcing, commercial models (including outcomebased), and valuedriven business cases. Mobilize crossBL teams and resolve pursuit complexity
Your Skills and Experience
  • Bachelors Degree
  • 15+ years of professional experience in SAP and Large Scale Transformations with an emphasis in Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Industry Experience 
  • 5 + full lifecycle implementations, with strong S/4HANA experience.
  • Proven experience delivering S/4HANA greenfield and/or brownfield programs.
  • In-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, Fiori, and other SAP technologies. -  S/4HANA, BTP, current and emerging patterns for a composable enterprise including: Analytics, Data, Integration, Best of Breed / Best of Suite for Line of Business solutions, and ability to stitch SAP and non-SAP applications together across the application topology to deliver outcomes for client.
  • Demonstrated leadership in complex, multi-workstream programs and cross-functional stakeholder management.
  • Strong workshop facilitation skills (business capability/process, value case, solution tradeoffs).
  • Strong written and verbal executive communication (proposal narrative, exec summaries, oral presentations).
  • Experience in consulting environment preferred (Big 4/large SI preferred per your criteria).
  • SAP certifications relevant to domain expertise.
  • Architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF) and/or methodology credentials where applicable.
  • Able to lead and represent the entire proposal, ensuring the quality of proposal delivery through the mobilization and motivation of appropriate teams (Capabilities on/off, peer solution architects, domain experts across BL's, etc). 
  • Understand clients pain points, opportunities, and business context.  Can create and articulate a north star for the engagement, and the business benefits which the proposal will deliver for the client.
  • Able to own plan and deliver an entire proposal response from specific reference to a clients requirements, and A&D industry, including the executive summary, for an opportunity in excess of $50 million, TCV.  
  • Capable of doing this for proposals that span Capgemini lines of business across the SBU, playing as #OneCapgemini.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $123,750-$288,000

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include: 

  • Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
  • Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini's discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect.  We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.

Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant in the United States.  http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

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