SAP Analyst- Labor DistributionEffort Certification Specialist
SAP Analyst- Labor DistributionEffort Certification Specialist
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$ 76700 - 115100
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
We have an exciting opportunity for an Enterprise Resource Planning Analyst to join the SIMBA team at The Pennsylvania State University. We are looking for a talented individual to lead and assist in developing and implementing new applications specifically focusing on labor distribution and effort certification.
The primary duties of this position include tracking functionality changes due to application upgrades exploring the application to understand current and future capabilities and directing and executing documentation of functional specifications for developing feature requests defined by the organization unit and governance committee. Additionally the candidate will oversee develop and assist in executing testing plans in all environments for new features support users with incident management training and documentation and may also support other functional team members in Grants Management Procurement Human Capital Management and Core Finance as needed.
The successful candidate will serve as an expert to management and staff within the SIMBA Sustainment Organization and must demonstrate knowledge of broad concepts and procedures related to the development implementation and support of SIMBA.
Primary Duties:
Evaluate analyze and maintain ERP system(s); serve as a liaison between technical staff and user groups
Collaborate with Budget and Finance Office of Research Information Services Procurement Applied Research Lab Penn State Health College of Medicine Worklion and LionPath. Analyze requirements to define scope objectives and feasibility; modify and configure ERP to meet business needs and stakeholder requirements including Board of Trustee reporting Investments Endowments Audited Financial Statements Cash Position Statements Research Post Award Financial processing including Grant closeouts etc.
Evaluate and implement integration requirements thirdparty data needs and processes
Collect user feedback regarding system performance and work with team to prioritize configuration requests
Develop and execute test plans and validation as well as other quality assurance measures; conduct testing such as user acceptance performance security usability etc.
Provide production and operational support for major system events such as annual salary increase processing and mass transaction processing
Research system options to create business efficiency and process improvement
Participate in and research universitywide initiatives and impacts to system processes for example RSTP (Research Support Transformation Project) RAI (Research Administration Initiative Finance OST IT OST
Design implement and analyze reports to determine the overall trends of the organization
Maintain relationships with vendors; work with vendors on bug fixes new features and proper use of products
Perform in an agile work environment to implement highpriority leadership requirements
Assist in development of training content provide trainings demonstrations and regular communication to endusers
Maintain system documentation and records of changes and incidents
Provide advanced customer service and functional support to endusers in area of expertise; assist with implementing workarounds when system issues affect operations
Assist in the evaluation and selection of additional modules or successor software applications
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding ERP Accounting systems
Understanding of the concept of Labor Distribution/Effort Certification
Ability to communicate clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing strong organizational skills
Proven record of success as a member of a professional team
Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to interact professionally with our academic partners
Accountability attention to detail and a proven commitment to customer service
Education and Experience:
Minimum requirement is a Bachelors degree plus three 3 years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Information:
The location of this position is flexible offering options for fully remote work within the United States fully inperson at the University Park Campus or a hybrid model of both inperson and remote work.
Standard working hours are in the eastern time zone and candidates must be able to work in the US without sponsorship.
Successful completion of standard background checks is required for this position.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity respect and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness as well as a culture of belongingthat supports both broad and specific equity initiatives leverages theeducational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of thecommunity thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and anessential element of the universitys teaching research and servicemission.
The salary range for this position including all possible grades is:
$76700.00 $115100.00Salary Structure additional information on Penn States job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
