Business and Systems Analyst

The Financial Information Services Agency (FISA) has a vacancy for a Business and Systems Analyst. The Business and Systems Analyst is responsible for data and application analysis, creation and review of functional designs, and documentation of business requirements. Primary Role of the Analyst Create functional designs for PeopleSoft application customizations, enhancements, interfaces and reports. Configure PeopleSoft HCM applications and perform business tests of the related configuration. Provide NYCAPS functional application expertise to support the PeopleSoft product. Review functional specifications with business owners for approval. Serve as a PeopleSoft liaison between the central project team and Department of Education agency representatives in resolving issues and implementing new modules. Support contractual mass pay‑rate changes for all New York City employees as per contracts approved by the Office of Labor Relations and Office of Payroll Administration. Support New York City configuration and reference table functionalities in PeopleSoft and their interface to the payroll system. Interface data between PeopleSoft and legacy systems and reconcile data between these systems. Review functional specifications with technical staff during transition to technical design and coding phases of the project and work with the testing team during the systems testing phase. Create business test scenarios and provide full life‑cycle support in requirements definition, system analysis, design, development, quality assurance, documentation, testing and production stabilization support. Run simulations of business event processing to ensure that software modifications have not introduced errors into the processes. Work with various teams, including business, development, testing and infrastructure, during all phases of the project cycle. Coordinate user acceptance test activities with City business users. Preferred Skills Extensive PeopleSoft 8.x/9.x experience (v. 9.2 is a plus) with HR and Benefits Administration. Experience in documenting HR and/or benefit processes; five (5) full‑lifecycle PeopleSoft HR and/or Benefits Administration implementation experience. Working knowledge of Workforce Administration, Workforce Development, Organizational Development, Recruiting, Garnishments, North American Payroll, Payroll Interface, MSS/ESS modules, Global Payroll and Absence Management. Working knowledge of app messaging (integration broker) is a must. Extensive experience with PeopleCode, SQR, SQL, App Designer, PS Query and SQL developer. Working knowledge of Data Mover, Mass Change, Import Manager and STAT. Excellent knowledge of the PeopleSoft HCM database model. Excellent understanding of systems development life‑cycle methodologies. Experience working with an enterprise‑wide, large‑scale implementation. Excellent communication skills (oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills are required. Hours/Shift 35 hours weekly / day. Work Location 5 Manhattan West, NY, NY. Additional Information The City of New York offers a comprehensive set of benefits and programs to employees, including health insurance, a pension plan, a Deferred Compensation Plan (with 457, 401(k) and Roth IRA options), a pre‑tax commuter benefit program, pre‑tax flexible spending account programs, and more. Prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, vision care benefits and other benefits are also available through District Council 37 – Local 2627, the union that represents employees in this title. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at Residency Requirement New York City residency is not required for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of New York