Remote System/Business Analyst w exp in PeopleSoft and ServiceNow

Crossfire Consulting is seeking a Remote System/Business Analyst with experience in PeopleSoft and ServiceNow. The role focuses on supporting procurement and financial analysis tasks, ensuring timely renewal of contracts and providing budget and financial information related to Cyber Division operations.

Responsibilities:

• Entering requisitions into PeopleSoft, including justification comments and ensuring sufficient budget exists prior to submission
• Tracking active IT contracts and ensuring renewals are processed without service interruptions
• Collaborating with IT and HQ Procurement staff to resolve issues and advise project teams
• Ensuring compliance with procurement, budget, and HR policies
• Tracking planned and actual expenses; supporting annual accrual processes
• Working with Budget Managers to resolve variances
• Providing timely budget, procurement, and spend information
• Performing basic financial analysis and reporting
• Tracking and supporting consultant/professional services engagements in Beeline Vendor Management System
• Entering PeopleSoft requisitions to fund consultant contracts/POs
• Assisting with onboarding new consultants and professional services resources

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or equivalent, or 1–3 years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft Procurement & Financial Modules, ServiceNow Asset/Contract Management, and Beeline Vendor Management System
• Basic knowledge of IT hardware, software, and equipment
• Strong MS Office skills or comparable applications; ability to learn new software quickly
• Ability to perform high-volume work accurately and independently
• Advanced Excel & Data Analytics: Mastery of XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and Power Query; foundational SQL or Python for data extraction is a strong plus
• Data Visualization & BI: Experience building and maintaining interactive dashboards in Power BI, Tableau, or Looker to track infrastructure spend
• IT Financial Management (ITFM): Foundational understanding of CapEx/OpEx treatment, variable cloud billing models (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and SaaS license tracking
• Budgeting & Variance Analysis: Ability to manage rolling financial models, track actual spend against projections, and isolate cost variances
• Data Storytelling: Ability to translate complex, transactional tech billing data into clear, actionable financial insights for non-finance IT managers
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Comfortable acting as a diplomatic bridge between engineering teams and traditional corporate finance departments
• Meticulous Attention to Detail: A sharp eye for identifying billing anomalies, cost leaks, or double-billing within massive vendor invoices
• Agility & Adaptability: Highly resilient and quick to pivot when navigating shifting project scopes, budget reforecasts, or sudden vendor pricing changes