Enterprise Architect / ERP Support

Due Date: 03/06/2026 @5PM CST (6PM EST)

 

Here is a new opportunity in DIR TX (304142159R2) - CAPPS-STARR System Analyst (Systems Analyst 1)

 

Note: The attached forms are mandatory to submit a candidate.

 

Department: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

 

Location: 111 E 17th Street Austin, Texas 78711

 

The position is Telework

 

Submission Limit: 01

 

Duration: 1920 Hours

 

Job Description:

 

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts requires the services of 1 Systems Analyst 1, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Systems Analyst 1, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts  and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law. Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).

 

• The CAPPS‑STARR System Analyst Level 1 will provide foundational support for the implementation, maintenance, and daily operations of the CAPPS STARR system, a SaaS solution (Advantage) provided by CGI. This role will work closely with CPA Information Technology and Fiscal Management teams to assist with requirements gathering, documentation, testing activities, and basic system analysis tasks.
• The analyst will support integration efforts with legacy platforms such as USAS and TINS by assisting senior staff with data validation, issue tracking, documentation updates, and coordination with vendors and internal teams. Training and guidance will be provided, and the analyst is expected to learn system processes, technical terminology, and business workflows.

 

• Key Responsibilities
• Assist with requirements gathering sessions and document basic system or reporting   needs.
• Support senior analysts in validating system functionality, data flows, and interface outputs.
• Perform entry level troubleshooting of data discrepancies or system issues and escalate as needed.
• Assist with maintaining interface documentation, data mappings, and basic technical specifications.
• Support testing activities, including regression testing, integration testing, and UAT preparation.
• Help track issues, test results, and changes using standard CPA documentation tools.
• Assist with running reports, validating financial data, and supporting reporting tasks using tools such as Power BI or Advantage native reporting features.
• Coordinate with team members, vendors, and stakeholders to communicate findings and updates.
• Follow established procedures and comply with CPA system security and access control requirements.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and daily stand ups.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support financial system availability and critical processing cycles.

 

Work Location (full address with zip code): 111 E 17th Street  Austin, Texas 78711

 

Work Hours: Candidate must be available to work 8 to 5 Central Standard Time. Alternative work hours must be pre-approved by the Direct Supervisor.

 

Onsite Requirement: 

Out-of-state candidates must travel to the office 1 or 2 times per year. Specific details will be provided by the Direct Supervisor.

Candidates living 50+ miles from the LBJ Building are required to attend in person once per month.

Candidates residing within the Austin area must be in the office 2 to 3 times per week.

Travel expenses to the office will not be reimbursed by CPA.

 

Support Requirement:

Candidate may be required to provide support to an on-call programmer.

 

Additional Terms and Conditions:

Candidates must be submitted with their legal name that match their Driver’s License/ID Card or US Government document

 

• II.  CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
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Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.
Years	Required/Preferred	Experience
3	Required	Experience supporting enterprise financial systems (ERP or equivalent) in a production or test environment.
3	Required	Experience working in SaaS-based application environments, with an understanding of configuration versus customization concepts.
2	Required	Experience assisting with requirements gathering, stakeholder communication, and project coordination under senior analyst or project leadership.
2	Required	Experience creating or maintaining technical documentation, user guides, or system support documentation.
2	Required	Exposure to ERP or enterprise application implementations, upgrades, or enhancements (requirements, configuration, testing, or post-go-live support).
1	Required	Experience supporting system integrations such as APIs, batch interfaces, file transfers, or data exchanges under guidance.
1	Required	Experience using reporting tools or dashboards to support business or operational needs.
1	Required	Exposure to middleware platforms or tools used for API orchestration or system integration.
1	Required	Exposure to job scheduling or monitoring tools (e.g., Control-M) in a support or learning capacity.
1	Required	Demonstrated experience working in Agile environments using Scrum or Kanban methodologies to support system analysis and implementation.
1	Required	Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and troubleshoot complex systems and facilitate resolution in collaboration with Vendors and internal teams.
2	Preferred	Hands-on experience supporting SaaS solution, including financial modules, security roles, and administration tools.
2	Preferred	Experience supporting state government financial or treasury systems, preferably within CPA or similar agencies.
2	Preferred	Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, TEAMS, Microsoft Project, Word, Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint.
2	Preferred	Exposure to core financial functions: General Accounting, Budget Control, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Asset Management, or Offsets.
2	Preferred	Experience using Jira and Confluence for documentation or ticket tracking.
2	Preferred	Knowledge of Snowflake or similar cloud-based data platforms.
1	Preferred	Experience designing or supporting Power BI dashboards or Advantage-native reporting tools.
1	Preferred	Exposure using SaaS testing tools (e.g., Test Savvy) for regression and UAT support.
1	Preferred	Knowledge of USAS, TINS and SPA , or legacy financial systems.

 

Required Abilities:

• Basic understanding of enterprise systems, SaaS concepts, or financial/business applications.

• Ability to gather, organize, and document system requirements with guidance.

• Ability to analyze and translate business needs into clear documentation.

• Strong communication skills for working with both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Ability to learn technical tools such as APIs, SFTP, ETL, reporting tools, or testing platforms.

 

Required Skills:

• Basic SQL for queries and data validation (training acceptable).

• Basic experience with Microsoft Excel and data preparation.

• Familiarity with file transfer tools (SFTP/PGP) preferred but not required.

• Ability to follow instructions and perform assigned work with supervision.

• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.

• Ability to create simple test cases and document test results.

 

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to SaaS applications, ERP systems, or financial modules.

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

• Familiarity with Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban).

• Basic knowledge of reporting tools such as Power BI or other BI platforms.

• Exposure to state government systems such as USAS, TINS, or SPA (a plus but not required).

 

Must perform work as assigned with limited supervision