Peoplesoft Global Payroll Systems Architect

Nakupuna Companies is looking for a PeopleSoft Global Payroll Systems Architect who can design and implement Human Capital Management (HCM) and payroll functionality for a suite of PeopleSoft solutions for the Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army (IPPS-A). The individual in this role will be expected to create Business Process Models; Design Features; User Stories; Acceptance Criteria; and other aspects of software documentation deliverables.

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

• Gather and review Army-provided requirements and incorporate into BPMs and feature designs
• Work with SMEs to map design features to Army requirements
• Create & maintain Business Process Models (BPM) required for each sprint team
• Identify COTS features to be included in BPMs
• Identify User Stories
• Determine necessary configurations & customizations
• Identify foundational data needed
• Ensure backlog items exist necessary to support design
• Provide design guidance to sprint teams
• Review Functional Design Documents (FDD’s) to ensure consistency and completeness with feature design
• Conduct Conference Room Pilots and capture feedback of designs

Skills/Qualifications: Excellent technical, organizational, and planning skills; excellent communication and problem-solving skills; problem analysis, attention to detail and accuracy; solid judgment and decision-making ability; initiative and adaptability; focus on customer service. In addition, the candidate should have the following skills and qualifications:

• Proven experience of at least one full implementation experience with PeopleSoft Global Payroll working with multiple teams composed of technical and functional analysts.
• Understanding of PeopleSoft Global Payroll Business Processes and how it integrates with HR, Time & Labor, PeopleSoft Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM), and external general ledger systems.

Education and Experience: This position requires a B.S. in Computer Science, information systems or a related technical degree plus 8 years’ relevant experience with PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 implementation experience. 8 years of PeopleSoft 9.2 Global Payroll technical analysis, design, configuration, implementation and ERP integration experience and Oracle PeopleSoft certifications may be substituted for degree.

• 8 or more years of configuring business rules, and performing Configuration, Design and Development of PeopleSoft HR and Global Payroll.
• 10 or more years of development experience with PeopleTools (e.g., Application Designer, Component Interface, Application Engine, Integration Broker), and SQL.
• 3 or more years of experience of configuration, design and development of PeopleSoft Payroll Rules Engine and Processing Framework.
• 5 or more years of experience translating Functional and Technical Requirements for implementation in a defense business system.
• 5 or more years of experience interacting and presenting work to senior leadership.
• 5 or more years of experience effectively analyze and demonstrate business processing reengineering of legacy Business Processes in favor of PeopleSoft delivered capability.
• 3 or more years of experience working with Federal, or DoD/Military HR/Pay rules and requirements (e.g., Title 10, 32, etc.) is desired; Army relevant experience is preferred.
• 3 or more years of experience with General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) accounting and U.S. Treasury disbursement is desired.
• 5 or more years of experience with data modeling tools such as IBM System Architect, CAMEO, ARIS, and MagicDraw.
• 5 or more years of experience with Enterprise Architecture Frameworks, such as The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) and the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF); DoDAF experience is desired to ensure Army Business Enterprise Architecture (ABEA) compliance
• 3 or more years of experience with modern software development tools such as: GITLAB, SonarQube, HP ALM suite, and the Atlassian Suite is desired.

Clearance: This position requires a current Secret clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.