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Senior Business Analyst/Tester (Oracle Fusion/ PeopleSoft)

Per Federal Contract U.S. Citizenship is required

2-year contract

Hybrid work based in DC, MD and VA

Place of Performance: Remote but will be required to work on-site at WMATA’s various locations, specifically: • Hyattsville, MD 20785 • 7th St SW, Washington, DC 20024 • Alexandria, VA 22314.

Please note: The WMATA manager will work with the Contractor to determine the date/time and place for on- site work.

Work is generally hybrid. Specific information about work location as well as whether it is hybrid/remote can be addressed at interview.

MUST apply by Monday, August 11, 2025 by 5pm.

Background

This position is for a Business Analyst/Tester role that requires meticulous and data validation experience and skills to join our MetroSync project team, with a specific focus on supporting the rigorous testing of our new payroll system. This is a unique opportunity to play a crucial role in safeguarding WMATA's payroll data and ensuring a seamless transition.

Additional Information

The Data Validation Specialist will be a dedicated resource within the MetroSync testing team, primarily responsible for the accurate and comprehensive validation of payroll data throughout various testing phases, including data migration, system integration testing (SIT), and user acceptance testing (UAT). This role requires deep expertise in data analysis, strong SQL skills, and a fundamental understanding of payroll processes and calculations. The Specialist will work closely with Business Analysts, Testers, Developers, and payroll subject matter experts to ensure data integrity and reconciliation between legacy and new systems.

Duties/ Responsibilities

Collaborate with the MetroSync Project Manager and business stakeholders to understand payroll system requirements and design testing strategies for the new release.

• Conduct data validation to ensure accuracy and integrity of payroll data throughout the system.

• Provide regular status updates and progress reports on testing activities to the MetroSync Project Manager and relevant stakeholders.

• Support the development of training materials and user documentation related to the new payroll system functionalities.

• Participate in post-implementation review and provide recommendations for continuous improvement

• Understand and analyze business processes and requirements related to financial management, accounting, procurement, and other finance-related functions.

• Understand PeopleSoft and oracle Fusion Financials modules to align with business requirements, such as payroll operations, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, asset management, cash management, and other finance-related configurations.

• Analyze processes and workflows to identify opportunities for improvement through software support;

• Document requirements in user stories/use cases and epics;

• Document test requirements in test cases;

• Analyze and document system interfaces, database structures, and data flows;

• Coordinate and lead analytic activities with stakeholders;

• Use software tools as required to document requirements, analyze needs, identify risk,

• propose designs, and write documentation

• Conduct peer reviews.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

+ Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field

+ Five (5) or more years of relevant experience

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Demonstrable experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, particularly Oracle Fusion Cloud applications (HCM, Financials, Procurement) is required, given MetroSync is powered by Oracle Fusion.

• Experience in IT project management and business analysis roles, with a strong emphasis on system implementation and testing.

• Extensive experience with payroll systems and operations is a mandatory requirement. Candidates must understand payroll processes, tax implications, union rules, timekeeping, and associated integrations. Experience with specific payroll context (e.g., PeopleSoft, Kronos history) is a significant plus.

• Strong background in data validation;

• Experience in the public sector or large government organizations is highly desirable, demonstrating an understanding of complex stakeholder environments and regulatory requirements.

• Skill in process analysis methods and techniques;

• Experience in analyzing processes and identifying opportunities for improvements through software support;

• Experience establishing successful relationships with business stakeholders;

• Experience in analyzing data structures and data flows;

• Experience documenting test cases;

• Experience as a Scrum Master/Product Owner in an Agile software development environment;

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; and

• Proficiency with JIRA, Confluence, MS Excel, Word, Visio, or a similar tool, and PowerPoint.

• Experience in working with third-party systems.

• Experience in cloud-based PeopleSoft deployments.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's degree in computer science or a related field.

• PeopleSoft certified

Ref: #850-Rockville (ALTA IT)

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.