POSITION: Benefits Functional Analyst

ORGANIZATION / LOCATION: Technology Applications – Business Support

REPORTS TO: Director

REVISION / REVIEW DATE: May 17, 2023

JOB CODE:66

UNION: ASASP_III

CLASSIFICATION: ASASP Unit III

GRADE: 28

POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the direction of the Director, the incumbent of this position will provide Oracle Advanced Benefits functional support and diagnostic assistance to IT Technical Leads and Super Users on Oracle ERP System. The work involves tasks assigned by IT Technical Leads and or the IT Business Applications Officer in the analysis, design/development and testing of Oracle R12 Advance Benefits application and customizations across related functional areas. Must acquire knowledge of development, conversion and system implementation plans; to ensure software, developed and deployed to the production environment, as it relates to the school districts benefits programs, including, but not limited to health care, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, pension, and other benefits related programs as approved by the Board of Education.  Adheres to specified requirements, satisfies end-user needs and expectations, and meets the objectives and business practices of Prince George’s County Public Schools.    

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with the DBA and IT Senior Technical Leads for implementation of changes and enhancements to Oracle Advanced Benefits application module, other related modules and reports;

Assist with and/or conduct training programs for analysts/developers, consultants and users;

Meet with non-technical staff to define user requirements;

Schedule kick-off and follow-up meetings with appropriate parties;

Maintains up-to-date general knowledge of retirement programs, HIPPA regulations, TSA/403b and 457, Section 125, and any other related benefits programs that may be relevant and appropriate for Prince George’s County Public Schools; and

Performs all related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current knowledge of Oracle Advanced Benefits business and functional foundation is necessary; 

Knowledge of the Oracle AIM methodology and how the documents are utilized;

Current knowledge of the integrated OAB application(s) for performing diagnostic testing on all Oracle System HRMS/Payroll upgrades, patches and enhancements, including procedures for migration to production environment;

Current knowledge of the integrated OAB application required to complete testing, diagnostic support (with limited supervision), on changes to existing applications, caused by statutory changes and/or new requirements submitted by users;

Current knowledge of the integrated HRMS/Payroll & Benefits applications and PGCPS business practices and requirements, needed to provide review, investigation and reference on existing HRMS issues to IT Senior Leads, Human Resources and Payroll Functional Leads;

Ability to document user procedures used in reports, customizations, along with new functionality and enhancements as developed;

Ability to analyze issues encountered by system users, suggest resolutions, and resolve problems and issues;

Ability to work closely with consultants and other developers to develop appropriate programs and/or interfaces;

Continue Oracle functional skills and knowledge through continuous self-study, self-discovery, tutorials, and classes; and

Good communications skills to express Business requirements, documentation, coordinating activities between IT Technical staff and users of Human Resources and Payroll departments.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:   Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or a related field or a proven record of success as an Oracle HRMS functional person, with at least two  (2) years of Oracle application functional experience required with a degree or four  (4) years of experience without a degree.    

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: None Required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Normal

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: None.

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