About the Role
RESPEC is seeking a seasoned CAPPS Technical Oversight Analyst to support a critical statewide enterprise resource planning program in Texas. This strategic role involves technical leadership, vendor accountability, and executive communication for the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), which manages financial and HR/payroll operations for over 100 Texas state agencies. This is not a development role, but a strategic oversight position for professionals experienced in Texas state government ERP ecosystems and managing large-scale PeopleSoft platforms.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary technical oversight resource for a statewide ERP program.
- Provide strategic guidance and analytical support across technical and operational functions.
- Develop and manage strategic roadmaps.
- Translate complex technical concepts for executive audiences.
- Prepare and deliver high-quality briefings and status presentations to senior agency leadership.
- Interpret contractual requirements and monitor managed services vendor performance.
- Ensure deliverables meet established technical and procedural standards.
- Identify gaps, escalate risks, and drive resolution with vendors.
- Provide technical oversight of PeopleSoft FSCM and HCM 9.2 environments.
- Support CAPPS Central production and deployment activities across 100+ agencies and multiple Hub instances.
- Apply knowledge of SDLC methodologies, data integration practices, and data quality standards.
- Oversee IT service desk operations aligned to ITIL framework principles.
- Support the administration of a BOSSDesk or comparable ITIL-compliant service management platform.
- Contribute to accessibility compliance efforts under WCAG 2.1 standards.
Requirements
- 10+ Years of Experience in Texas State Government Support (Direct experience working for or supporting a Texas state agency in a technical capacity is mandatory).
- 10+ Years of Experience in ERP Application Systems Support (Hands-on technical support of large-scale enterprise application systems within a state government environment, with direct exposure to financial and HR/payroll platforms).
- 10+ Years of Experience in CAPPS Program Technical Support (Direct experience supporting CAPPS Central production and deployment activities, including support for 100+ agencies and multiple Hub instances).
- 10+ Years of Experience in PeopleSoft Technical Stack (Deep proficiency across PeopleSoft FSCM or HCM 9.2, PeopleTools, PeopleCode, Application Designer, SQL, PS Query, SQR, Application Engine, and Oracle 11+).
- 10+ Years of Experience in SDLC / Data Integration / Data Quality (Demonstrated experience applying SDLC methodologies, managing data integration workflows, and enforcing data quality standards in an enterprise ERP environment).
- 10+ Years of Experience in Technical Project Management (Experience managing technical workstreams, developing roadmaps, coordinating cross-functional teams, and tracking milestones on large-scale government ERP programs).
- 10+ Years of Experience in Contract Interpretation & Vendor Accountability (Proven ability to read and apply contractual language operationally, hold managed services vendors accountable to SLAs, and document and escalate performance issues).
- 10+ Years of Experience in Executive-Level Communication (Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering presentations, briefings, and written materials for senior and executive-level government stakeholders).
- 8+ Years of Experience in ITIL Framework & IT Service Desk Operations (Practical experience working within or directly supporting an ITIL-compliant service desk environment, including incident management, change management, and service request processes).
- 3+ Years of Experience in BOSSDesk or Comparable ITIL-Compliant Service Desk Platform (Hands-on administrative and configuration experience with BOSSDesk or a functionally equivalent ITIL-compliant service management tool, including integrations, API support, and advanced troubleshooting).
- Candidates with 10+ years of experience in software and hardware lifecycle management using industry best practices will stand out.
- Candidates with a background supporting legacy statewide financial systems that predate or run alongside the current ERP platform will stand out.
- Experience developing technical specifications for IT procurements, including RFPs, SOWs, and vendor evaluations, is highly valued.
- Familiarity with NIST information security frameworks.
- Working knowledge of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.
- Exposure to Agile and hybrid SDLC methodologies in a government context.
Skills
- CAPPS Central
- PeopleSoft FSCM 9.2
- PeopleSoft HCM 9.2
- PeopleTools
- PeopleCode
- Application Designer
- SQL
- PS Query
- SQR
- Application Engine
- Oracle 11+
- SDLC methodologies
- Data integration practices
- Data quality standards
- Technical project management
- Contract interpretation
- Vendor accountability
- Executive-level communication
- ITIL framework
- IT service desk operations
- BOSSDesk
- WCAG 2.1 standards
- NIST information security frameworks
- Agile methodologies
- Hybrid SDLC methodologies
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Onsite (periodic or permanent presence required in Austin, TX)
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Seasoned
- Senior
- 10+ Years
- 8+ Years
- 3+ Years
About the Company
- RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, fostering a culture of ownership and innovation.
- Since 1969, RESPEC has addressed complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.
- The company collaborates with clients to solve critical problems, offering opportunities to design infrastructure, develop renewable energy solutions, and apply data-driven technology.
- RESPEC values deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to impactful work.
Equal Opportunity
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
