Translate business processes into system requirements and/or development of systems solutions.
Analyze new business requirements, assist with feasibility of enhancement requests, system functionalities, current system use and user needs.
Specify functional analysis and design and work with developers and analysts to recommend solutions and resolve system issues.
Review, research and evaluate software to determine its usefulness and appropriateness as related to existing or proposed business systems; assist or develop preliminary and detailed system design documentation.
Perform testing of new systems, upgrades and patching of existing systems; plan, conduct and document results of testing.
Advise users requiring assistance in solving complex problems or issues regarding management and business systems.
Analyze data and provide data sets to users for analysis. May include development of operational and analytical reports for end users.
Liaise with external vendors or partners in support of business systems, which may include system development, implementation and/or operations.
Coordinate the implementation of new or modified business systems.
* - Other duties may also be assigned

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS POSITION, YOU WILL BRING:

Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and five years relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of, computer system capabilities, business processes, and work flow.
Good understanding and exposure to the procurement and/or financial management subject area.
Experience with enterprise applications and understanding of database driven applications.
Proficiency in SQL queries and working knowledge of query tools (Toad, SQL Plus, Golden6 etc)
Strong understanding of the software development life cycle.
Knowledge of principles and techniques used in conducting management studies and in systems analysis.
Current knowledge of rapidly changing computer technology.
Skill in conducting interviews and facilitating group meetings.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to bridge functional and technical resources by communicating effectively with individuals of varying systems expertise and business needs.
Strong listening, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to design and document complex business systems.
Proven problem solving and analytical thinking and ability to approach problems logically and systematically.
Ability to write test scripts, conduct user acceptance testing sessions and report issues and enhancement requests in issue tracking system.
Ability to work independently and work on multiple assignments.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
Exhibit resilience, problem-solving solutions and results-driven capabilities.
Experience in the procure-to-pay process and functions including spend, contract and vendor management programs
IN ADDITION, PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

Knowledge and understanding of university operations, administration, community and mission
Experienced with Oracle Financial systems (release 12+), specifically with Procurement modules a plus
Experience in an academic setting

Assignment Length: 1 year
Location: Candidates local to client are highly preferred but would consider remote if they are a stand out candidate. Schedule will be primarily PST though.
Candidate must haves:
Experience with Oracle and Oracle P2P highly preferred.
Experience with SQL & queries
Gathering requirements and rolling out initiatives
UAT testing process
Experience managing significant communication between different teams
Ability to independently manager their assignments (does not need a lot of hand holding). This is a small team of 7.

Min. Years Exp. Required: 5