Business Analyst

Business Analyst – $46-$77/hr. PeopleSoft Human CapitalManagement, and/or PeopleSoft Financials Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions Systems Indefinite Contract with possible contract-to-hire Remote with a few weeks on onsite training Position Overview: This role will help with developing functional test scripts, analyzing test results, and developing remediation lists for the technical team. This position will be a key resource in developing and leading testing plans for the project. Major Activities: • Develop standard operating procedures and quality assessment and control processes. • Gather and analyze data for potential business and operational process development. • Identify specific opportunities to improve processes and procedures. • Influence stakeholders to support operational projects. • Coordinate with cross-departmental and division teams to produce better project outcomes. • Assess business and operational processes and recommend improvements. • Convert roadmap features into smaller user stories that are easier to complete. • Develop reports of actionable information for organizational decision-makers. • Write clear and well-structured project and process requirements/documents. • Create reports, dashboards, and visualizations to understand operational performance. • Analyze process issues and bottlenecks to make improvements. • Communicate and validate requirements with relevant stakeholders. • Develop and maintain reporting tools. • Perform data discovery, analysis, and modeling. • Collaborate with leadership on roadmap planning and prioritization. • Provide technical guidance and support across the project team. • Maintain data security protocols and ensure data privacy and compliance with policy and regulation for this project. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Ability to analyze new and complex business-related problems and create innovative solutions that normally involve the schedule, technology, methodology, tools, solution components, and fiscal management of the project. • Exhibit an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness. • Strong knowledge of project management life cycle and computer-based tools for project management. • Good interpersonal skills: ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management and staff, affiliated-company employees as well as outside business associates; exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others. • Superior organizational, follow-up, and detail-oriented skills. • Work independently, as well as on a team and with minimal supervision. • Make decisions, solve problems, and exercise excellent judgment. • Work well under pressure and independently prioritize workload, while working on multiple projects. • Ability to research, organize, and analyze technical information with particular attention to accuracy and detail. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; including thorough knowledge of proper grammar, advanced vocabulary, spelling, editing, and proofreading skills. • Proficient using Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and industry-standard computer software and databases. • High degree of sensitivity regarding confidential information. Physical Abilities: • Sufficient fine motor skills for the use of computers, with an ability to withstand repetitive keyboarding for extended periods of time. • Visual and communications ability adequate to perform the essential functions of the job. • Ability to kneel, bend and twist at the waist on an occasional basis. • Ability to reach below shoulder height with regular frequency (desk position) and at or above shoulder height on occasion. • Ability to push, pull, carry, and lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis, and greater weights on an occasional basis. Minimum Qualifications: • BA/BS degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. • Experience with PeopleSoft 9.x or higher • Must pass a pre-employment background check. • Must pass pre-employment drug screening. • Applicants are required to have REAL ID ACT compliant documentation at time of hire and nothing on record that would prohibit you from gaining access to Department of Energy sites. Preferred Qualifications: • 5 years of IT Service or Consulting experience • Experience with PeopleSoft Human Capital Management, and/or PeopleSoft Financials Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions Systems. • Functional knowledge of HR businessfunctions, including but not limitedto Core Human Resources, Recruiting, Onboarding, Timekeeping, Absence Management, Talent Management, Benefits, and Health & Safety tracking. • Experience with implementation and/oroperations of Oracle PeopleSoft products. • Understanding programming language concepts(e.g., Python, Java, .NET). • Experience with Crystal Reporting, SAP Business Objects,Microsoft Power Bl, or other reporting solutions