Business Objects Developer

• Peraton is seeking a Business Objects Developer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Herndon, VA with some remote work possible. The qualified applicant will become part of Peraton’s Department of State (DOS) Consular Systems Modernization (CSM) Program, for the Bureau of Consular Affairs (CA).
• This initiative will modernize and consolidate the operational environment under a common technology framework in order to better support the services provided to CA’s customers.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage, maintain, and administer SAP BusinessObjects environment including user and group management, troubleshooting, and server monitoring.
• Implement and maintain robust security measures for SAP BusinessObjects including content, folder, application, and access levels.
• Install, configure, and upgrade SAP BusinessObjects and components.
• Customize and configure SAP BusinessObjects applications to meet client requirements, including report scheduling, content migration using promotion tool and Jenkins automation tool.
• Facilitate design and develop processes utilizing best standards.
• Develop solutions in accordance with client specifications.
• Conduct research and analysis to create innovative solutions.
• Train, direct, and mentor technical and process teams.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal communication coupled with strong listening skills.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 6-8 years of experience or Master’s Degree and 4-6 years of experience.
• At least 5 years of SAP BusinessObjects 4.x software and components experience.
• Must have experience in SAP BO User and Group management and overall security.
• Data Access tool experience - BO upgrade to 4.x.
• Familiarity with ETL tool such as Data Services promotion and migration.
• Strong understanding of business and technical processes to formulate and develop new and modified business information processing systems.
• Experience eliciting and documenting functional, technical, and performance requirements.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical ideas to audiences with varied technical backgrounds.
• Experience crafting and coordinating official correspondence.
• Ability to analyze business cases, extract requirements, and understand business needs.
• Excellent administrative/organizational abilities.
• Must have a current, active Top Secret (or higher) clearance. Interim clearance acceptable.

Preferred Skills:

• Develop and maintain Java SDK-based solutions for SAP BusinessObjects, including custom applications, extensions, and integrations with other systems.
• Experience researching new technology for inclusion/use on customer programs.
• Prior work experience in a fast-paced, government environment.
• Experience using SAP Business Objects tools such as Web Intelligence.
• Proficient with data modeling, ETL processes, and SQL queries.
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.