Solutions Architect

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a Solutions Architect to provide PeopleSoft architecture design, team leadership, and complex problem-solving 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 Solutions Architect V will be assigned a unique PeopleSoft technical area and will serve as a technical subject matter expert (SME) for this area. The Architect V will lead his/her capability team in the development and delivery of software products/updates. The Architect V will coordinate with the Portfolio Team in supporting the maintenance of the ART Backlog. While the Architect V will be proficient in solving multi-faceted problems without extensive assistance from other staff-members, collaboration with the various Agile Teams will be a common aspect of the position. As a high-level SME, the Architect V will also participate in meetings with upper-level management such as the Release Manager, Configuration Manager, System Team Manager, and Program Manager. The Architect V should be capable of producing well-written reports on his/her capability area and the data involved. These reports are to be read by the Program Manager and potentially the Army client. The Solutions Architect V should serve as a positive mentor for junior employees, coaching team members as needed and providing specialist training.

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.

Leads team of specialists to ensure consistency within delivery of all software products.
• Acts as member of the Portfolio Operations team responsible for the wholistic integrated AMP design.
• Responsible for Epic and Feature writing and maintaining the ART Backlog.
• Identify User Stories, determine necessary configurations and customizations.
• Provide PeopleSoft specialist training to agile teams in the areas of HCM, Time & Labor, FSCM, Global Payroll, or Data Conversion/Interfaces.
• Identify foundational data needed, ensuring backlog items exist necessary to support design.
• Act as technical subject matter expert for assigned PeopleSoft technical area.
• Ensures teams are meeting technical standards in design and development.
• SME-level knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree and/or 6 or more years of experience within the federal government, DoD, Army, or IC and/or private sector preferred.

Skills/Qualifications: Certifications in Peoplesoft, and Agile or SAFe for Teams preferred.

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.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.