Functional Analyst (Human Capital Management)

Salary: $94,200.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Exempt
Remote Employment: Remote Optional
Job Number: 15496
Department: State Board for Community & Technical Colleges (SBCTC)
Division: Information Technology
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: 6/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


Description
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The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) provides support, coordination and oversight for Washington State's system of 34 public community and technical colleges through three divisions - Educational Services, Business Operations, Information Technology - and the Executive Director's Office.


This position has been reopened to expand the candidate pool.

The State Board's Information Technology Division seeks to fill a recently vacated PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) Functional Analyst to join its fast-paced, customer-focused team. The IT division is responsible for supporting users of the PeopleSoft Human Capital Management enterprise applications. The HCM Functional Analyst is a utility player, serving many different stakeholders (including other ctcLink project groups) as a system expert in various HR and Payroll processes as they relate to modules in the PeopleSoft HCM application as well as how they interact/integrate with modules in PeopleSoft Finance (FIN) and PeopleSoft Campus Solutions (CS). This position must be able to work independently and collaborate with diverse groups to cultivate and provide this knowledge of the system as well as knowledge of how the Washington community and technical college environment operates. This position will participate in many different activities related to the PeopleSoft HCM application and provide leadership to the Subject Matter Expert (SME) team members from the colleges during all phases of the design and configuration process throughout the life of the implementation project.
SBCTC Mission and Vision Statement
Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service to our diverse communities. We support and empower the Washington State Community and Technical Colleges to increase higher education opportunities and student participation through advocacy, resources, information, leadership and accountability. Our values are focused on customer service, integrity, humor/exuberance, expertise, and effective communication.


This is a full-time, exempt position . The annual compensation for this position is listed above. Washington State has a generous benefit package including health, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and two optional deferred compensation programs. For more information, see


Recruitment and screening of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled. However, to ensure full consideration, return completed materials by 5 p.m. on the closing date. Note: Agency hiring authorities reserve the right - and may exercise the option - to make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process. Please submit materials as soon as possible.

Duties

• Attends and participates in scheduled Functional Team and other project meetings.
• Communicates timely status updates on assigned work and on-going activities as requested by team, pillar, and/or project leadership.
• Leads and participates in one-on-one, small group, and large group activities with internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Develops internally and externally facing documentation that aligns with prescribed formatting and content requirements.
• Develops functional specifications for recommended business processes, system configuration values/frameworks, reports, and system customizations.
• Assists in the development of technical specifications for recommended business processes, system configuration values/frameworks, reports, and system customizations.
• Supports system design, configuration, conversion, validation, testing, and training activities.
• Performs business process analysis and business process redesign activities.
• Works with subject matter experts and other stakeholder groups to identify and clarify business requirements.
• Provides support and knowledge transfer to teams and individuals within and associated with the ctcLink project.
• Works with business process stakeholders to ensure that solution design and scope remain consistent with functional expectations and priorities.
• Provides input to the Organizational Change Management (OCM) Team, Training Team and others to update business processes and documenation.
• Assists with college staff adoption and use of the PeopleSoft application, with special focus on aiding the college in understanding the key business processes that are executed within one or more assigned PeopleSoft modules or sets of functionalities.
• Assists in the development of end-user training materials, and as needed, deliver informal training to college and project team members.
• Provides input in the development of test procedures and materials, such as test scripts.
• Utilizes desktop automation software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
  
  • 2+ years of related experience working with PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) version 9.2 in a Higher Education setting.
• Preferred Qualifications
  
  • Related experience working with PeopleSoft HCM version 9.2 in a higher Education setting on one or more of the following:
    • Talent Acquisition Manager
    • Workforce Administration
    • Benefits
    • Time and Labor
    • Absence Management
    • Payroll for North America
    • Faculty Workload
  • Related experience working with PeopleSoft HCM version 9.2 utilizing Fluid look/feel, features, and functionality.
  • Related experience working with PeopleSoft Finance in a Higher Education setting.
  • Related experience workign with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions in a Higher Education seeting.
  • Functional-Technical experience in a PeopleSoft enviornment, such as familiarity with App Designer, PeopleCode, SQL, and/or CEMLI development.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may apply at and submit the following items:

1. Online Application
2. Cover Letter that addresses your interest in the position and ability to perform the responsibilities described in this announcement.
3. Detailed resume of all educational and professional experience that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications.
4. List of three professional references one of which should be your current immediate supervisor . References are typically contacted after interviews.

Prior to new hire, the finalist for this position will be subject to a criminal background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform the position.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

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The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.


Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.


Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.


Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.


Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026