Business Analyst II

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a Business Analyst III to join the Portfolio Operations 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 Developer's key responsibility will be ensuring the accuracy and integrity of payroll data through rigorous testing and validation processes, ensuring compliance with customer and Nakupuna company policies and legal regulations.

Job Duties Include: 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.

Writing basic queries
• Create or update data conversion programs
• Run payrolls for comparison/reconciliation testing
• Create comprehensive test plans
• Data Analytics and Validation - verify the accuracy of employee data, pay rates, and deductions. Reconcile pay results between systems
• Regression Testing - ensure that new code or changes do not introduce errors into existing payroll functionality
• Problem Solving - identify, analyze, and resolve issues or discrepancies in payroll data or processes; categorize variances
• Documentation - maintain thorough documentation of test plans, results, and resolutions

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience in software development, data validation.

Skills/Qualifications:

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in SQL required
• Experience with additional programming languages (Python, Java) is preferred
• Experience with database management systems
• Strong understanding of data validation techniques
• Project Management experience is a plus

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail

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.