Title: CO - P4649 - Oracle Fusion ERP Architect/Administrator

State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $120,000 - $155,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: https://www.deq.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality's, Department of Business Transformation is seeking a qualified candidate who will be responsible for implementing, enhancing, supporting, and maintaining Oracle Fusion Cloud applications, to include Financials (ERP), Projects and Grants (PPM), and related integrations to Budget management (EPM) and Absence Management, Time and Labor (HCM Workforce Management). Responsibilities include the administration and optimization of the Oracle ERP (including PPM) application through development of new functionality, testing and implementing scheduled vendor releases and system upgrades, and fixing system defects. Provide technical and functional application analysis, define system requirements, and develop logical data models using best practices for build and configuration, maintenance, and data integrity. Ability to understand and incorporate best practices for state government financial (GL, A/P, A/R, Fixed Assets and Projects and Grants) processes and procedures. Ability to understand third party integrations and IT security. Ensure system changes follow change management procedures and protocols, create and maintain configuration and maintenance documentation for all assigned applications, and develop, plan and execute testing for supported applications. Creation, tracking and coordination of Oracle support requests. Coordinate and provide backup to the Oracle HCM Administrator(s).

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of Oracle ERP architecture, workflow, and tools to properly configure and maintain application components.
• Knowledge of state/local government financial best practices and demonstrated ability to apply financial theories and methodologies when developing user solutions and resolving user problems.
• Responsibility for building, testing, and assisting with the implementation of scheduled vendor releases and system upgrades, fixing system defects, and error management.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross functional business and application teams.
• Experience providing day-to-day support of ERP (including PPM) applications including new configurations, error management, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of how interfaces work with statewide (eVA, Cardinal) and other third-party systems, and how to research and resolve interfacing issues as they occur.
• Experience with implementing new technical functionality and providing technical support.
• Experience in writing reports using analytic tools, like OTBI, BI Publisher and Oracle Analytics.
• Collaboratively works with vendors and IT partners to ensure on-going service and resolution of issues during upgrades and project. Able to manage multiple third-party vendor relations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills needed.
• Skill and experience in effectively analyzing, summarizing, and communicating functional and technical information.
• Maintaining maximum system performance using appropriate tools, methods, and thresholds to monitor capacity, take corrective action based upon identified opportunity and minimize system interruptions.
• Experience with IT project management and change management procedures and protocols.

Additional Considerations

Combination of experience, training or coursework in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field. Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP implementation, configuration, workflow, and maintenance. Knowledge of and experience with system design concepts, methodologies, and documentation techniques. Experience with OTBI, BI Publisher and/or Oracle Analytics. Demonstrated ability to work with cross functional business and application teams. Experience providing user support and training. Knowledge and experience with technology-based financial best practices. Experience working directly with IT vendors.
Project management experience desired. Knowledge of Virginia statewide systems (eVA, Cardinal) is a plus.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Please Read Carefully:

Note: Limited telework is available in accordance with Virginia Department of Human Resources and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality policies.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DEQ Employees, selected candidates for employment MUST pass a criminal background check. A valid driver’s license is required of all DEQ employees in order to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

The Application Process: Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

DEQ Values Veterans: DEQ is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits

Our Commitment: DEQ is an equal opportunity employer by both policy and practice. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. It is DEQ’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. DEQ will provide if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed, please contact DEQ Human Resources Office at 804-698-4000.

Contact Information

Name: Anisha Trice

Phone: 804-929-3923

Email: HROCommunications@deq.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.