Sr. Business Analyst // Local to DE

Sr. Business Analyst

Req number:

R8096

Employment Type:

Contract

Worksite flexibility

Hybrid

Job Summary

UPDATE (9/28/26): We will consider candidates who are willing to be hybrid (3-days) in Newark, DE. This will allow more candidates from Philadelphia and NJ. They will need to go to Dover 1 day/month. This is a very high priority!

We have had several candidates reading from screens, getting coaching from other people, etc. during interviews.

We appreciate your help!



HIGH PRIORITY

Note: Many of the candidates we have spoken to claim to be working on the required technologies only to find out that the place they say they are using it is not. Please make sure to thoroughly video screen all candidates.

Max of 2 new candidates/supplier

NO LAYERS - ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE ON YOUR W2

Please make sure candidates have the correct ERP experience

Resumes not to exceed 4 pages (do not shrink margins and font)

No more than 2 candidates/agency

City, State, Email and Mobile Number must be added in ALL applicable fields in Workday -- thank you!

Client: State of DE Office of Management and Budget

Hybrid in Dover, DE

*Onsite interview-candidates need to be able to go onsite for an interview

*This is a full-time hybrid position requiring a minimum of three (3) days per week onsite at the State of Delaware Division of Accounting offices in Dover, Delaware.

: $65/hr

End Date: 6/30/2027

*7+ years of Business Analysis experience, with at least 3 years supporting ERP Finance or ERP implementations

*Must have experience with PeopleSoft and/or Workday

*PeopleSoft to Workday migration/implementation experience is highly desired

*The ideal candidate brings deep ERP Finance expertise, exceptional business analysis and process improvement skills, and the ability to translate complex business needs into actionable requirements and implementation-ready deliverables.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Financials ERP Business Analyst to serve as the primary business analysis resource supporting the ERP Financial Management System (FMS) Modernization initiative. This position will be contract and hybrid in Dover, DE.

What You'll Do

• This individual will work collaboratively with executive leadership, functional stakeholders, and the Solution Integrator to ensure business requirements, business processes, data, and testing activities are well-defined, validated, and delivered on schedule
• This is a hands-on, high-impact role for a Senior Business Analyst who thrives in complex, fast-paced government technology environments and consistently delivers high-quality work within established project timelines
• Lead the gathering, documentation, and validation of business and functional requirements across all Finance workstreams including Budget, Pay to Procurement, AR, Billing, Projects / Grants, Assets Management, and GL
• Analyze current-state PeopleSoft processes and design future-state Workday solutions, identifying gaps, opportunities, and risks throughout the process
• Develop, validate, and maintain business requirements, functional specifications, business process documentation, process flows, user stories, and use cases to support implementation readiness, Solution Integrator design workshops, and system configuration
• Lead implementation readiness activities by identifying business process gaps, documenting business decisions, maintaining requirements traceability, and preparing implementation artifacts for Solution Integrator onboarding
• Perform data analysis, data mapping, and migration validation activities to ensure data integrity throughout the transition
• Consistently deliver high-quality business analysis deliverables within established project timelines while effectively managing multiple priorities
• Facilitate requirements gathering workshops, stakeholder interviews, and working sessions with business owners, Finance teams, and technical staff
• Present findings, recommendations, and requirements documentation to executive and C-suite stakeholders with clarity and confidence
• Maintain requirements traceability throughout the full project lifecycle from gathering through design, testing, and deployment
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Project Manager and Functional Project Manager to ensure business requirements are aligned with project plans and organizational objectives
• Support UAT planning, test case development, and defect resolution in coordination with the project team and system integrator
• Identify and document business process risks and requirements gaps, recommending mitigation strategies to the project leadership team
• Assist in development of training materials and support end-user training activities as the project moves toward go-live
• Contribute to RACI and RAID log activities from a business requirements and process perspective
• Support post-implementation activities including lessons learned documentation and process improvement recommendations
• Collaborate with functional leadership, project management, and the Solution Integrator to ensure business decisions, requirements, and deliverables are completed in accordance with the project schedule.

What You ll Need

Required:

• 7+ years of Business Analysis experience, with at least 3 years supporting ERP Finance or ERP implementations
• Hands-on experience with Workday and/or PeopleSoft, including process analysis and requirements mapping
• Deep knowledge of Financial functional areas including Budget, Pay to Procurement, AR, Billing, Projects / Grants, Assets Management, and GL
• Proven ability to gather, translate, and communicate complex business requirements to both technical and executive audiences
• Experience with data analysis, data mapping, and migration validation
• Strong executive presence with the ability to present confidently to C-suite and senior government leadership
• Experience developing BRDs, functional specifications, user stories, process flows, and use cases
• Familiarity with RACI frameworks and RAID log contributions from a BA perspective
• Experience with SDLC, Agile, and/or hybrid delivery methodologies
• Bachelor s degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field
• Demonstrated experience leading implementation readiness activities and delivering high-quality business analysis artifacts within established project timelines.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting PeopleSoft to Workday migrations
• Background in public sector or government technology environments

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor