Overview

Nakupuna Solutions is looking for a Functional Analyst to provide functional expertise in PeopleSoft HCM with a focus on the Time & Labor module; work with end users to understand requirements and document functional design solutions that are in line with business needs while staying consistent with the application architecture; test customizations and configurations to ensure requirements have been met; assist in training users in the proper way to use the system.

Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Analyze user needs to determine functional, cross-functional, technical, and security requirements;
• Contribute to the development, review, and maintenance of contract deliverables and project documentation;
• Communicate effectively both written and verbally with team members, customers, and stakeholders;
• Work with customers, users and project leads in analyzing, designing, implementing, and supporting client HR and Payroll business applications and systems.
• Serve as primary author of various technical and functional documents and project deliverables (e.g., Functional Designs, Business Process Maps, Test Scripts, User Training Guides, Functional Requirements, system configuration documents, etc.)
• Develop agendas, status reports, document and distribute meeting minutes, track action items and risks, and facilitate meetings
• Create test scripts, execute tests and document test results
• Coordinate user acceptance testing and other user testing efforts by business users
• Perform business process analysis and offer recommendations for customization versus configuration
• Interact with business customers (internal and external) to understand and document their business processes and requirements
• Work with development team to design and implement system modifications
• Effectively contribute to technical discussions
• Develop strong relationships with business users in all HR and Payroll functional areas
• Successfully manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
• Participate in design planning, reviews, and retrospectives and provide constructive feedback to the team
• Work on cross functional projects with groups such as HR, Payroll, etc.
• Coaching and developing junior Functional Analyst team members
• Begin leading small teams comprised of Functional Analysts, Business Analysts, Testing, and Technical Developers

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications: Requirements Analysis, Planning, Self-Motivated, Presenting Technical Information, Problem Solving, Data Modeling, Strategic Planning, Multi-tasking, Ad Hoc Reporting, Data Maintenance, Exceptional Oral and Written Communication Skills. Additionally, the candidate should have experience in the following:

Education and Experience: This position prefers a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent relevant business experience. The successful candidate will have between 3 and 8 years of professional experience. The ideal candidate will also have experience with the following:

• PeopleSoft HCM Modules, specifically Time & Labor.
  • Navigation through PeopleSoft homepages and workcenters.
  • Configuring PeopleSoft setup tables.
• Civilian Federal Agency regulations and policies as they relate to time reporting.
• Interacting with business users directly to collect requirements, create requirements documents, and functional specification/design documents for system improvements.
• Working closely with technical teams to translate functional specifications into technical solutions.
• Participating in unit testing.
• Creating training materials that may be delivered as documents, videos, or via in-person training sessions.
• Working with Integrated System Test (IST) and Independent Validation and Verification (IVV) testers to help them understand designs and functionality.
• Presenting software and other materials in-person or via remote meetings.
• Working in an Agile Development environment.
• Maintaining development sprint tasks.

Clearance: Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Work Schedule: Hybrid work schedule, going in office 2 days a week. Attending late evening or early morning calls and remote meetings may be required. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Physical Requirements: In addition to the skills and qualifications mentioned above, candidates must, at a minimum, be able to meet the following physical requirements.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to use stairs without assistance
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer

Physical Requirements: In addition to the skills and qualifications mentioned above, candidates must, at a minimum, be able to meet the following physical requirements.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to use stairs without assistance
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer