Functional Analyst - Compu-Vision Consulting Inc.
Columbia, MD 21046
About the Job
Title: Functional Analyst
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 months
Job Description:
This position serves on a team of PeopleSoft subject matter experts working on the Absence Management module. This person will work closely with within EITS, Human Resources and Payroll. The role is to assist in guiding the end-users from the design phase through the configuration and testing of the any new functionality that is implemented. Post go-live this position will provide post production support, assist with knowledge transfer activities and help ensure an overall smooth transition process to the new functionality. This role will also provide internal customers with the best possible solutions to implement new functionality, identify potential process improvements, troubleshoot problems and provide user support. Perform other duties as assigned.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• This analyst must have high level understanding of HR information systems, tools, and technologies. The analyst should have functional experience and understanding of standard and specialized HR business events. Ideal candidate will be 80% Functional/20% Technical.
• 7+ years PeopleSoft experience with functional design and configuration of HCM solutions. An emphasis in HCM, including Absence Management, Benefits and Client/ESS.
• 5+ years and/or 2+ full life cycle implementations at a Higher Education/Public Sector/Healthcare client.
• Successfully completed at least (3) PeopleSoft implementations. Recent Oracle PeopleSoft HRMS, v9.2 Image 46 experience required.
• Experience with a systems development lifecycle methodology
• Proficiency with Application Designer, system integration and data migration tools. Experience with PHIRE required.
• Determination of business requirements, business process design and application design and configuration.
• Ability to understand basic PeopleSoft security; roles and permissions.
• Needs Assessments, Requirements gathering and development of model office configuration (prototype/CRP).
• Proficiency with system test planning and execution.
• Proven ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Ability to apply creative and analytical thinking skills to resolving problems and set a vision.
• Ability to explore alternative methods to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Demonstrated experience with Human Resources information management systems and tools, e.g. PeopleSoft Query & reporting tools.
• Requires a BA/BS degree in human resources information systems, computer science, MIS/BCIS, and/or 8-10 years professional experience in HRIS, solution design and program delivery of enterprise HCM solutions.
• Enhanced Absence Management implementation and production support experience
• Benefits including Open enrollment and Chatbot experience a plus
Minimum Qualifications:
Under varying levels of direction and expertise, is responsible for the on-going assessment, design, and development and implementation of enterprise wide business applications. Specifically, collect and transform large quantities of information into meaningful business requirements; develop and modify requirements documentation for the design, implementation and support of enterprise business applications developed by internal development teams and those acquired from a third-party vendor; critically evaluate information from various sources, distinguish user needs from actual business needs and partner with business users, project managers, programmers, consultants and IT leadership in optimizing the scope, benefits and risks of actual and proposed projects as well as assist in managing stakeholder expectations.
We are looking to fill positions with the following modules: Time and Labor, Human Resources, Payroll, Absence Management, Security Administrator, Human Capital Management, Finance, Systems Administrator, Benefits, Peoplesoft Developer.
General Tasks and Responsibilities Will Include:
• Analyze and document business requirements and processes; communicate requirements to technical personnel through the construction of basic conceptual data, process models and flowcharts, and technical specifications.
• Interview end users, stakeholders, and project sponsors in order to assess business needs; create business, functional and technical requirements documents based on captured data and in accordance with departmental protocol/standards.
• Convert information gathered into details including data sources, data and user types, interface components, interface navigation needs, reporting needs, and administrative system needs.
• Define external interfaces, constraints, quality issues and other non-functional requirements.
• Provide project management team with identified risks, concerns, and ambiguities discovered during the gathering of requirements; assist team in developing solutions.
• Partner with project managers to complete requirements documentation in accordance with project schedule.
• Plan, organize, facilitate, and lead meetings and workgroups as well as oversee and execute follow-up activities.
• Ensure software development team accounts for all defined requirements in coordination with quality assurance team. Ensure that all quality standards comply with internal policies and industry standards.
• Document changes to baseline requirements through standard change control process. Document software test plans, technical requirements, release notes, user and training guidelines and other materials.
• Plan, coordinate, and support unit acceptance testing and subsequent deployments in coordination with other team leaders.
• Perform end user and application support functions including problem solving and resolution of application function defects. Provide systems and application training.
• Provide training to and serve as a mentor for Junior Business Analysts and/or other appropriate project team members; manage and evaluate work products for assigned team members.
• Participate in the development of various departmental training initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and provide analysis and propose change and communicate strategies.
• Participate in special projects as needed and performs other duties as assigned
• Work on other activities, as assigned.
Knowledgeable In:
• EHR (Electronic Health Record) vendor's application such as Allscripts and Epic is a plus and Other various Hospital applications such as Onbase, Incident Management Systems, ERP, etc.
• Other various Hospital applications such as Onbase, Incident Management Systems, ERP, etc
Other Preferred Skills:
• Must be able to collaborate
• Must be able to work independently yet be a strong team player.
• Possesses excellent organizational skills and is detail oriented
• Must be well organized, detail oriented, analytical and possess strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize work to meet adapting deadlines.
• Experience and knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite including Visio and Project
• Understanding of software User Interface design, software development life cycle or Joint Application Development, and knowledge or exposure to project management methodologies.
• Must be able to work independently as well as work as part of a fast-moving team
• Health Care Experience and Knowledge of New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation are a plus.
• Extensive knowledge in the characteristics of Information technology, computers, peripheral devices, communications systems and hardware capabilities, programming languages are a plus
• Network Services requires a telecommunications background and experience.
• Broad knowledge and expertise in the characteristics of computers, peripheral devices, communications systems and hardware capabilities, programming languages, E.D.P. applications, systems analysis methodology, data management and retrieval techniques.
Educational Level:
• A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Economics/Statistics, Telecommunications, Data Communications, or a related field of study; and
• Five (5) years of progressive, responsible experience in the field of data processing, computer systems, and applications.
• Operations Specialty requires supervisory experience (5 years). or
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
Years of Experience:
• Three years of experience gathering and documenting business and/or functional requirements using interviews, document analysis, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, scenarios, business analysis, task and workflow analysis in an information technology, information services, business, analytics or related area: or
• A satisfactory combination of education, training, and experience.
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 months
Job Description:
This position serves on a team of PeopleSoft subject matter experts working on the Absence Management module. This person will work closely with within EITS, Human Resources and Payroll. The role is to assist in guiding the end-users from the design phase through the configuration and testing of the any new functionality that is implemented. Post go-live this position will provide post production support, assist with knowledge transfer activities and help ensure an overall smooth transition process to the new functionality. This role will also provide internal customers with the best possible solutions to implement new functionality, identify potential process improvements, troubleshoot problems and provide user support. Perform other duties as assigned.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• This analyst must have high level understanding of HR information systems, tools, and technologies. The analyst should have functional experience and understanding of standard and specialized HR business events. Ideal candidate will be 80% Functional/20% Technical.
• 7+ years PeopleSoft experience with functional design and configuration of HCM solutions. An emphasis in HCM, including Absence Management, Benefits and Client/ESS.
• 5+ years and/or 2+ full life cycle implementations at a Higher Education/Public Sector/Healthcare client.
• Successfully completed at least (3) PeopleSoft implementations. Recent Oracle PeopleSoft HRMS, v9.2 Image 46 experience required.
• Experience with a systems development lifecycle methodology
• Proficiency with Application Designer, system integration and data migration tools. Experience with PHIRE required.
• Determination of business requirements, business process design and application design and configuration.
• Ability to understand basic PeopleSoft security; roles and permissions.
• Needs Assessments, Requirements gathering and development of model office configuration (prototype/CRP).
• Proficiency with system test planning and execution.
• Proven ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Ability to apply creative and analytical thinking skills to resolving problems and set a vision.
• Ability to explore alternative methods to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Demonstrated experience with Human Resources information management systems and tools, e.g. PeopleSoft Query & reporting tools.
• Requires a BA/BS degree in human resources information systems, computer science, MIS/BCIS, and/or 8-10 years professional experience in HRIS, solution design and program delivery of enterprise HCM solutions.
• Enhanced Absence Management implementation and production support experience
• Benefits including Open enrollment and Chatbot experience a plus
Minimum Qualifications:
Under varying levels of direction and expertise, is responsible for the on-going assessment, design, and development and implementation of enterprise wide business applications. Specifically, collect and transform large quantities of information into meaningful business requirements; develop and modify requirements documentation for the design, implementation and support of enterprise business applications developed by internal development teams and those acquired from a third-party vendor; critically evaluate information from various sources, distinguish user needs from actual business needs and partner with business users, project managers, programmers, consultants and IT leadership in optimizing the scope, benefits and risks of actual and proposed projects as well as assist in managing stakeholder expectations.
We are looking to fill positions with the following modules: Time and Labor, Human Resources, Payroll, Absence Management, Security Administrator, Human Capital Management, Finance, Systems Administrator, Benefits, Peoplesoft Developer.
General Tasks and Responsibilities Will Include:
• Analyze and document business requirements and processes; communicate requirements to technical personnel through the construction of basic conceptual data, process models and flowcharts, and technical specifications.
• Interview end users, stakeholders, and project sponsors in order to assess business needs; create business, functional and technical requirements documents based on captured data and in accordance with departmental protocol/standards.
• Convert information gathered into details including data sources, data and user types, interface components, interface navigation needs, reporting needs, and administrative system needs.
• Define external interfaces, constraints, quality issues and other non-functional requirements.
• Provide project management team with identified risks, concerns, and ambiguities discovered during the gathering of requirements; assist team in developing solutions.
• Partner with project managers to complete requirements documentation in accordance with project schedule.
• Plan, organize, facilitate, and lead meetings and workgroups as well as oversee and execute follow-up activities.
• Ensure software development team accounts for all defined requirements in coordination with quality assurance team. Ensure that all quality standards comply with internal policies and industry standards.
• Document changes to baseline requirements through standard change control process. Document software test plans, technical requirements, release notes, user and training guidelines and other materials.
• Plan, coordinate, and support unit acceptance testing and subsequent deployments in coordination with other team leaders.
• Perform end user and application support functions including problem solving and resolution of application function defects. Provide systems and application training.
• Provide training to and serve as a mentor for Junior Business Analysts and/or other appropriate project team members; manage and evaluate work products for assigned team members.
• Participate in the development of various departmental training initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and provide analysis and propose change and communicate strategies.
• Participate in special projects as needed and performs other duties as assigned
• Work on other activities, as assigned.
Knowledgeable In:
• EHR (Electronic Health Record) vendor's application such as Allscripts and Epic is a plus and Other various Hospital applications such as Onbase, Incident Management Systems, ERP, etc.
• Other various Hospital applications such as Onbase, Incident Management Systems, ERP, etc
Other Preferred Skills:
• Must be able to collaborate
• Must be able to work independently yet be a strong team player.
• Possesses excellent organizational skills and is detail oriented
• Must be well organized, detail oriented, analytical and possess strong problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize work to meet adapting deadlines.
• Experience and knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite including Visio and Project
• Understanding of software User Interface design, software development life cycle or Joint Application Development, and knowledge or exposure to project management methodologies.
• Must be able to work independently as well as work as part of a fast-moving team
• Health Care Experience and Knowledge of New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation are a plus.
• Extensive knowledge in the characteristics of Information technology, computers, peripheral devices, communications systems and hardware capabilities, programming languages are a plus
• Network Services requires a telecommunications background and experience.
• Broad knowledge and expertise in the characteristics of computers, peripheral devices, communications systems and hardware capabilities, programming languages, E.D.P. applications, systems analysis methodology, data management and retrieval techniques.
Educational Level:
• A Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Economics/Statistics, Telecommunications, Data Communications, or a related field of study; and
• Five (5) years of progressive, responsible experience in the field of data processing, computer systems, and applications.
• Operations Specialty requires supervisory experience (5 years). or
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
Years of Experience:
• Three years of experience gathering and documenting business and/or functional requirements using interviews, document analysis, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, scenarios, business analysis, task and workflow analysis in an information technology, information services, business, analytics or related area: or
• A satisfactory combination of education, training, and experience.
Source : Compu-Vision Consulting Inc.
