Junior Systems Engineer

Accenture Federal Services; Maryland; On-site; USD 103,800 - 192,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide variety of benefits

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for a detail-oriented professional to facilitate business requirements and support PeopleSoft systems. With a focus on financial analysis, data visualization, and solid communication skills, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in IT or a related field. Applicants must hold a TS/SCI clearance. This role offers competitive compensation between $103,800 and $192,300 USD in Maryland, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis and modeling.
• Familiarity with SQL or Oracle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements and process flows.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications.
• Participate in all phases of the testing lifecycle.
• Provide ongoing functional support and training to end-users.
• Act as the primary contact for troubleshooting system issues.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data Visualization tools

Data mining

SQL

Oracle

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and end-users to gather, analyze, and document business requirements and process flows
• Translate business requirements into detailed functional specifications, use cases, and system design documents for the development team
• Assist in the functional configuration, setup, and maintenance of PeopleSoft modules to meet business requirements
• Participate in all phases of the testing lifecycle, including creating test plans, writing test scripts, and coordinating User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Act as a primary point of contact for troubleshooting system issues, performing initial analysis, and collaborating with technical teams for resolution
• Develop and maintain critical documentation, including functional design documents, process flow diagrams, user guides, and training materials
• Provide ongoing functional support and training to end-users to promote system adoption and efficiency
• Utilize SQL and PeopleSoft Query Manager to perform data analysis, generate reports, and validate data integrity
• Assist senior analysts in identifying opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements

Required Skills

• Experience in financial analysis and modeling
• Experience with Data Visualization and tools such as Tableau
• Experience with data mining and dataset analysis
• Familiarity with SQL or Oracle

Bonus Points

• Familiarity with reading PeopleCode and SQR to understand existing system logic is a strong plus
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries for data analysis and reporting
• Understanding of PeopleSoft architecture, core modules (e.g., HCM, FSCM), and navigation
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to act as a liaison between technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Eagerness to learn and a strong desire to develop a deep understanding of business processes and systems analysis

Security Clearance

Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance

Compensation

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is: $103,800—$192,300 USD.

Benefits

Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits, which you can find more information on benefits here.

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About the Company

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture, is recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work. We offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands‑on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!