Application Developer / Programmer (PeopleSoft Financials)

Position Overview

Position Details

• Title: Application Developer / Programmer (PeopleSoft Financials)
• Contract Duration: 12 Months (W2)
• Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

PeopleSoft Financials Support & Development

• Provide functional and technical support for PeopleSoft Financials 9.2 (PUM 53).
• Participate as a core team member in statewide PeopleSoft implementation and modernization initiatives.
• Support project implementations, system upgrades, patches, fixes, and production issues.
• Assist with Financials PUM upgrades, testing, and deployment activities.
• Ensure statewide configuration integrity and compliance with Oklahoma accounting standards and procedures.
• Deliver production support across multiple PeopleSoft Financial modules.

Functional Analysis & Solution Design

• Translate business and functional requirements into technical specifications.
• Analyze agency requirements and design solutions that align with statewide business processes.
• Perform fit-gap analysis and document findings.
• Identify workflow requirements and configure processes within Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense modules.
• Collaborate with business analysts, system analysts, system integrators, Oracle support teams, and agency stakeholders.

Development & Technical Configuration

• Design, develop, test, and implement PeopleSoft customizations and enhancements.
• Utilize PeopleSoft development tools including:
  • PeopleCode
  • Application Engine
  • Component Interfaces
  • SQR
  • BI Publisher
  • PeopleTools
  • SQL Developer
• Develop and maintain technical configuration and setup documentation.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Prepare and execute test plans, test scenarios, and test scripts.
• Support system integration testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and regression testing.
• Maintain and enhance PeopleSoft Test Framework (PTF) scripts.
• Validate patches, fixes, and upgrades prior to deployment.
• Document test results and ensure stakeholder sign-off.

Documentation & Training

• Create and maintain:
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • User manuals
  • Job aids
  • Training materials
  • Configuration documents
  • Technical documentation
• Provide knowledge transfer and end-user support as required.

Project & Risk Management

• Identify project risks, dependencies, and obstacles.
• Provide impact assessments and recommendations to FCoE, IS, CAR, and OMES leadership.
• Prepare weekly status reports and project updates.
• Assist in project planning and execution activities.

Required Qualifications

PeopleSoft Expertise

• Strong experience with PeopleSoft Financials 9.2 and PUM Image 53.
• Hands-on experience supporting and implementing the following modules:
  • Grants
  • Project Costing
  • Contracts
  • Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Billing
  • Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Travel & Expense (T&E)
  • Treasury
  • General Ledger (GL)
  • Commitment Control
  • Asset Management

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in:
  • PeopleCode
  • Application Engine
  • Component Interfaces
  • SQR
  • BI Publisher
  • PeopleTools
  • SQL Developer
• Strong understanding of PeopleSoft architecture, configuration, and integrations.

Functional Skills

• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience with workflow design, process improvement, and business process documentation.
• Strong understanding of financial systems and accounting business processes.

Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with technical teams, business users, agencies, and executive stakeholders.
• Strong documentation and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Government or public sector experience.
• Prior State of Oklahoma experience.
• Experience working with the latest PeopleSoft PUM Images.
• Knowledge of State of Oklahoma accounting procedures, policies, and standards.
• Experience supporting statewide ERP implementations and large-scale financial systems.

Deliverables

The consultant may be responsible for producing:

• Production support resolutions and issue tracking
• Weekly status reports
• Project plans
• Development request documentation
• Fit-gap analysis documents
• Workflow documentation
• Test scripts and test results
• Training guides and user documentation
• Technical configuration/setup documentation
• Project completion and stakeholder sign-off documentation

Success Criteria

The selected consultant will successfully:

• Deliver timely production support and issue resolution.
• Complete assigned projects within established timelines.
• Support successful PeopleSoft upgrades and enhancements.
• Maintain compliance with statewide accounting standards.
• Produce high-quality documentation and training materials.
• Achieve stakeholder approval and project sign-off for all assigned deliverables.