EBS Functional Analyst 3



EBS Functional Analyst 3

Salary

$86,852.69 - $110,090.86 Annually

Location

Seattle, WA

Job Type

Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)

Job Number

2021RJ13412

Department

DES - Executive Services

Division

Business Resource Center

Opening Date

05/03/2021

Closing Date

5/23/2021 12:00 AM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines

Summary

King County's Business Resource Center (BRC) is looking for an experienced Functional Analyst to join the EBS Financials and Procurement Systems (FPS) team.
 
*One position is being offered as full-time either as a TLT (Term Limited Temporary) OR a Special Duty assignment expected to last one year, with possible extensions depending on business needs.
 
The EBS FPS Team supports the following EBS modules:

  • Purchasing/iProcurement
  • Accounts Payable
  • iExpense
  • Inventory
The position will work closely with other functional and technical team members to fix and enhance the EBS system's functionality. They will participate in various EBS special projects and initiatives crossing multiple EBS modules.
 
The Functional Analysts are involved in installing, configuring, patching, upgrading, and maintaining Oracle EBS applications. Incumbents will create functional specifications, conduct complex work assignments and collaborate with stakeholders to identify, analyze, evaluate, and implement ERP system solution options, enhancements, integrations, and configurations.  Functional Analysts also participate in business planning to understand goals, direction, and requirements while considering existing, new, and emerging solutions and opportunities.  They manage change requests; develop and execute test requirements, test plans, test scripts; and provide user education and operational support. They will work closely with stakeholders, other team members, and business users to ensure projects complete successfully within defined time constraints. Stakeholders may include project teams, development teams, functional managers, and user communities. This position also develops education, training, and change management solutions, works under minimum supervision with wide latitude for independent judgment and may assist or coach less experienced team members.
 
SCOPETo be considered minimally qualified, applicants must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge, skill, and ability to:
  • Provide techno-functional expertise for system and user support of multiple EBS modules; research, analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve open issues; log and monitor Oracle Service Requests.
  • Collaborate and develop business partnerships in the Finance and Business Operations Division (FBOD), end-users, and technical resources in multiple County agencies to enhance delivered EBS functionality or design solutions to meet business needs.
  • Lead and facilitate groups in defining business requirements and propose alternative EBS system customization options; assist in design solutions for application modifications, interfaces, analytics, reports, education, training, and change management activities.
  • Create and maintain the system and operational documentation, including business process and procedure, functional specifications, business case, use case, troubleshooting, test scripts, and system/training manuals.  Design and develop new or update existing dashboards and reports requiring complex calculations.
  • Conduct thorough functional testing and coordinate User Acceptance Testing following standard SDLC methodologies. Analyze technology trends and identify issues, proposing recommendations based on the impact of new and emerging technology or modification to existing systems.

Job Duties

SCOPETo be considered minimally qualified, applicants must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge, skill, and ability to:

  • Provide techno-functional expertise for system and user support of multiple EBS modules; research, analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve open issues; log and monitor Oracle Service Requests.
  • Collaborate and develop business partnerships in the Finance and Business Operations Division (FBOD), end-users, and technical resources in multiple County agencies to enhance delivered EBS functionality or design solutions to meet business needs.
  • Lead and facilitate groups in defining business requirements and propose alternative EBS system customization options; assist in design solutions for application modifications, interfaces, analytics, reports, education, training, and change management activities.
  • Create and maintain the system and operational documentation, including business process and procedure, functional specifications, business case, use case, troubleshooting, test scripts, and system/training manuals.  Design and develop new or update existing dashboards and reports requiring complex calculations.
  • Conduct thorough functional testing and coordinate User Acceptance Testing following standard SDLC methodologies. Analyze technology trends and identify issues, proposing recommendations based on the impact of new and emerging technology or modification to existing systems.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO

  • Have a strong background in functional or business analytical support of an extensive complex ERP system (such as Oracle EBS, PeopleSoft, or SAP), workflow analysis, business systems design, and process re-engineering.
  • Know of or can quickly learn government procurement and finance business practices.
  • Have the ability or the capacity to learn to create simple SQL queries to support research independently.
  • Are self-driven and reliable, demonstrating initiative to work under pressure to meet deadlines, with attention to detail and minimal direction.
  • Continually expand their knowledge, and use creativity and problem-solving skills to identify and troubleshoot system issues proactively.
  • Have proven interpersonal skills and customer focus, maintaining professional working relationships with team members, business partners, and agency staff; and
  • Balance a strong work ethic with a positive attitude and sense of humor!

Supplemental Information

Why King County's Business Resource Center (BRC) is a great place to work!
You will have the opportunity to work in an organization that embraces continuous improvement, institutes best management practices actively empowers employees to innovate, and strives for second-to-none customer service.  
 
Our focus is to provide our employees a work-life balance

  • Competitive – healthcare plans
  • Flexible – work environment
  • Free – transportation options 
  • On-Site – gym
  • Manager Support – structured employee assistance program
  • Paid – vacation time (in addition to paid holidays)
  • Paid – sick leave
  • Paid – parental leave
  • Deferred – compensation plan
  • Employer contributions – to state pension plan
  • Ten – paid holidays and Two Additional personal holidays!
What your co-workers have said about working in the Business Resource Center.
"The Business Resource Center provides an environment with highly diverse workgroups and business partners, offering opportunities for professional growth and challenges, learning new skills and the latest technology and applications."  
 
"Employee ideas and contributions are highly valued and supported by supervisors and managers, and employees are able to offer solutions to issues that can be brought before business partners and stakeholders."  
 
"Employees have the freedom to manage their own workload, which is both challenging and rewarding. Work involves not only resolving issues and finding the root cause of problems, but also interacting directly with business partners and experiencing the positive feedback of their appreciation."  
 
"The job is constantly evolving, providing new professional challenges and opportunities for growth, and this comes with a supportive environment with others around you who are rooting for your success as much as their own."
 
Living in Seattle Washington

APPLICATION PROCESS
This recruitment is open to all applicants. A King County Application is required. We highly suggest that you include a letter of interest and a resume with your submission.
If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Robert James at 206-263-9414 or robert.james@kingcounty.gov.  
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be required to pass a thorough background and reference check.

Temporary Telecommuting Requirement
The work associated with this position will be performed remotely, at least through July 5, 2021 in compliance with King County’s telecommuting mandate. It is possible that the work will be performed in-office and remotely on an ongoing basis after July 5, 2021. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. There will be situations where the employee is required to report to a County worksite. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required by the department in alignment with the Public Health Directive from the Seattle & King County Public Health Officer.
  
To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. 

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. 

Guided by our "
True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.


To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being.  Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
  • Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
  • Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
  • Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
  • 12 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
  • Generous vacation and paid sick leave
  • Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Wellness programs
  • Onsite gyms and activity centers
  • Employee giving program
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
  • Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits please visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy.  If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.  Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
 
NOTE:  Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
 
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

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Are you applying to this position as an eligible Current or Previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
  • Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County AND I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. AND The position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
  • No.
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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff

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Agency
King County
Address
King Street Center
201 South Jackson Street
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Phone
206-477-3404