Functional Analyst III

Nakupuna Consulting; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a Functional Analyst III to join the software development team supporting a large, multi-year contract for IPPS-A Army Military Payroll. The role focuses on configuring PeopleSoft modules within an agile team to meet development objectives and collaborate across teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years federal or DoD experience, plus ERP familiarity (PeopleSoft/Workday).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or 3+ years of experience within the federal government, DoD, Army, or IC and/or private sector preferred.
• PeopleSoft, Workday, or other ERP experience a plus.
• Certifications in IAT Level II, Peoplesoft HCM, and SAFe for Teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Configure modules in PeopleSoft software to meet design specifications.
• Provide estimates for work assignments.
• Document software configurations in prescribed documentation tool(s).
• Translate user and enabler stories and acceptance criteria into functional software design.
• Conduct unit testing in line with defined quality engineering processes.
• Conduct software development activities in support of application enhancements and system defects.
• Conduct peer reviews on other teammates' configuration and code to ensure accuracy and alignment to overall architecture and design.
• Explain software functionality to development team members and end users.

Skills

IAT Level II Certification

PeopleSoft HCM

SAFe for Teams

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Functional Analyst III

Job Locations

US-VA-Arlington | US-HI-Honolulu | US-SC-Charleston | US-KY-Fort Knox

Additional Locations

US-HI-Honolulu | US-SC-Charleston | US-KY-Fort Knox

Job ID

2026-6759

Type

Full-Time Salaried

Company

Nakupuna Consulting

Overview

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a Functional Analyst III to join the software development team supporting the execution of a large size, multi-year contract to the Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPS-A) Army Military Payroll (AMP). The Functional Analyst III will be an agile development team member, responsible for configuring PeopleSoft application modules to meet development team objectives. The Functional Analyst III should be comfortable working in an agile team environment, collaborating with team members to remove blockers and resolve problems, and sharing information within and across teams.

Responsibilities

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Configure modules in PeopleSoft software to meet design specifications.
• Provide estimates for work assignments.
• Document software configurations in prescribed documentation tool(s).
• Translate user and enabler stories and acceptance criteria into functional software design.
• Conduct unit testing in line with defined quality engineering processes.
• Conduct software development activities in support of application enhancements and system defects.
• Conduct peer reviews on other teammates' configuration and code to ensure accuracy and alignment to overall architecture and design.
• Explain software functionality to development team members and end users.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree and/or 3 or more years of experience within the federal government, DoD, Army, or IC and/or private sector preferred. PeopleSoft, Workday, or other ERP experience a plus.

Skills/Qualifications

Certifications in IAT Level II, Peoplesoft HCM, and SAFe for Teams preferred. Must be proficient in MS Office applications.

Clearance Requirements

This position requires a current Secret clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Work Location

Work location will be in Arlington, Virginia 2 days on-site with a hybrid option. Occasional travel may be required.

Compensation

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $106,000.00 to $140,000.00 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.