Peoplesoft Techno Functional Analyst

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Austin, TX

2d•$7,015 - $10,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents. This onsite role requires the selected candidate to work from an HHS office in Austin, Texas. The Peoplesoft Techno Functional Analyst completes software development tasks including features, new functionality, and upgrades. This position works with technical support staff, functional analysts, or network specialists to develop code fixes, to perform modifications and/or updates to existing systems per design documents or to implement new interfaces or processes. The individual will be able to Identify, investigate and resolve production problems and participate in code reviews to ensure compliance with development standards and system/business requirements. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials data elements and table structures.
Knowledge in SQL, PeopleSoft Query, PeopleSoft Trees and configurations, nVision; with preferred knowledge in BI Publisher, Unix/Linux, and Windows.
Knowledge in migration of objects/projects to production.
Knowledge and understanding of writing and testing code.
Knowledge of information technology standards, practices, and project lifecycle.
Knowledge of governmental accounting rules, processes, and requirements.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of computer programming, and systems analysis.
Skill in data requirements gathering, query design, development, testing, and tuning.
Skill in PeopleCode, SQL analysis tools & explain plans, PeopleTools, and PeopleSoft debugging.
Skill with use of PeopleSoft Financials 8.8 (or higher) and PeopleTools 8.50 (or higher) architecture, tools and Oracle database.
Skill in oral and written communications that convey technical analysis and data results in common business terms that management, executive, and non-technical customers can understand.
Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve technical issues in a complex system environment.
Ability to develop technical reporting, develop work plans, track progress, and provide oral and written status reports
8yrs of PeopleSoft FSCM 9.2 Functional experience
Graduation from a college or university with major course work in computer science or a related field is generally preferred. Related work experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

preferred knowledge in BI Publisher, Unix/Linux, and Windows.

Responsibilities

Designs, codes, and modifies complex computer programs, subroutines, triggers, stored procedures, objects, classes, and scripts. Performs necessary testing of assigned programs, including the generation of test data, writing test scripts/execution sequences, examining test results, debugging detected errors, etc. Performs customer service, coordination, and communications in a complex HHSC organization. (40%)
Oversees trainers, technical support staff, network specialists, and contract staff to perform modifications and updates to existing systems or to implement new systems. Identifies, investigates, and resolves production problems. This may include analyzing problems, coding, testing, implementing, and training of other technical staff and/or customers. Facilitates stakeholders and user approvals of new system modifications and the migration of fixes. (30%)
Develops current software development methods/techniques and establishes development standards (which include programming standards, documentation standards and testing standards) to ensure the quality and maintainability of applications. Oversees code reviews to ensure compliance with development standards and system/business requirements. Develops and maintains documentation CAPPS Financial Security roles and tasks for internal IT staff and stakeholders. (25%)
Performs other related tasks and responsibilities as required or assigned in response to a business need. (5%)