Functional Specialist Jobs
Functional Specialist jobs are open across healthcare, enterprise software, government contracting, and financial services, from entry-level to senior and lead, with common specializations in ERP systems, compliance operations, and business process analysis. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Top stateMichigan
Top employerDaikin/Goodman Manufacturing
Top cityNovi, MI
Work type50% Remote
Top industryAutomotive
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CORE Functional Specialist / Accountant III - Hybrid
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State of Colorado
CORE Functional Specialist / Accountant III - Hybrid
Denver, Colorado
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Technical Specialist, Functional Safety Engineer
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ALTEN
Technical Specialist, Functional Safety Engineer
Southfield, Michigan
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Sr. Specialist, Functional Safety FuSa
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Scout Motors
Sr. Specialist, Functional Safety FuSa
Novi, Michigan
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Austin 29 (Westlake) Service - Cross Functional Specialist - Part time
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HEB
Austin 29 (Westlake) Service - Cross Functional Specialist - Part time
West Lake Hills, Texas
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ERP Functional Specialist -- Currently Remote
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Teracore
ERP Functional Specialist -- Currently Remote
Washington, District of Columbia
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CORE Functional Specialist / Accountant III - Hybrid
State of Colorado·Denver, Colorado
Job functions:
$84k - $92k/yr
Hybrid
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
This posting may fill more than one vacancy.Thank you for your interest in working for the State of Colorado. Join us and find meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents, helping to make Colorado a great place to live and work in. Please watch the short video below for tips on applying. Apply for a job with the State of Colorado
To learn more about what happens after you apply for a position with the State of Colorado, please watch the short, informative video. What Happens After You Apply
Colorado for All Philosophy: Colorado for All means working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. It means we support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity.
The Department of Personnel & Administration (DPA) is the foundation for dependable state government, leading with responsiveness, integrity, and teamwork. We provide services to other government agencies and all Coloradans by taking bold initiative toward a government with engaged employees, innovative solutions, and constructive partnerships.
DPA provides a wide range of programs and services, from custodial & maintenance to financial and human resources support, which assist other state agencies in fulfilling their missions. At DPA, there are countless opportunities to contribute to meaningful work that supports and serves the people of Colorado. The wide variety of positions in DPA allow individuals to learn about state operations and provide for long-term career growth.
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado; it's a chance to combine your expertise with public service. Our professionals strive to support state government and the residents of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more.
Good Government Starts Here!
Why We Want You:
We want your expertise, positive energy, drive to succeed, and love of this great state as we work to elevate the expectations Coloradans have of their government.
What You'll Get From Us:
In return for the skilled work you do, DPA provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to accompany employment opportunities. Please see the Benefits Overview video for details on the benefits offered to employees.
Description of Job
Serves as a CORE Payroll and CORE Financial Functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one of the following business areas:
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll Tax and PERA Reporting
- Employee Self Service (ESS)
- Labor Allocation
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Asset Management
- Cost Accounting
- Cost Allocation
- Budget
- General Accounting
- Grant Life Cycle Management
- Inventory
- Procurement
- Vendor Self Service
A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Business Process & System Analysis: Business process analysis will drive continuous improvement facilitation which requires engagement from CORE business users to ensure that the system's functionality is maximized and accurately reflects statute, policy, and procedure as they evolve over time. Engagement will take many forms: leading large scale key stakeholder meetings, developing and leading targeted task forces/committees, authoring additional guidance e.g., quick reference guides, hints, tips etc.
Critical aspect of this position will be to:
- Evaluate/analyze CORE Payroll system functionality and determine statewide deployment approach that leverages a mixture of best practices, no customization, departmental input, and standardized approach (to the greatest extent possible).
- Ensure key aspects of the CORE Payroll system functions are properly aligned, maintained and enhanced in responsible areas, e.g., Payroll cycle from timesheets to CORE Payroll, individual pay calculation, and tax and PERA reporting.
- Review all types of documents (i.e. time adjustment, manual checks, net pay distributions, deduction management, and employee setup transactions) to ensure transactions are accurate and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and all applicable State fiscal rules and Federal regulations, from a functional perspective. Analyze/reconcile payroll and financial data to ensure accuracy, identify errors and help ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations. This includes account balances for assets, liabilities, fund balance, revenues, and expenditures.
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Training CORE End Users: Contribute SME information to training design, developing standardized training materials, and delivering training to CORE Payroll users. Provide advanced customized trainings to users as requested. Continue updating the documentation, e.g., Job Aids and FAQs, on the CORE website in responsible functional areas. The training materials will be wide-ranging, from general CORE navigation to more specific functional areas such as accounts payable, general accounting and purchase requisition processing, etc.
CORE System Testing: The CORE system will be updated with new versions, software patches, and system enhancements on a regular basis. This position will design and execute system test scripts to determine if the change produces the expected outcome(s). Results are to be recorded and problems are to be researched or reported to CORE system developers for resolution.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, but may be attached. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Resumes WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration.
This position is advertised in line with the Governor’s executive order (Executive Order 2022 015) focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training or past experiences.
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description:
H8A3XX
Accountant III
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience Only:At least eight (8) years of professional payroll accounting experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing) and/or relevant professional payroll accounting experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to at least eight (8) years.
Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will count for six (6) years of the requirement
The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications:
- Previous state or local service related to the work assigned to the position
- Experience in State of Colorado professional accounting and payroll processing in the CORE System
- Demonstrated experience with implementing accounting, procurement and budget functionality in ERP financial systems, specifically the CORE system
- Demonstrated experience with CGI Advantage Financials and/or Payroll
- Demonstrated experience with Governmental Accounting
- Demonstrated experience with financial system and/or payroll system implementations/upgrades
- Demonstrated ability to absorb, process, and apply a large volume of information and materials
- Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of constituents
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Conditions of Employment:
- A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Comparative Analysis Process
The comparative analysis process for this position may consist of a structured application review, an online assessment and a structured interview.
The comparative analysis process for this position may consist of a structured application review, an online assessment and a structured interview.
Appeal Rights:
An applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website,https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.
Supplemental Information
Employment Philosophy: The State of Colorado strives to build and maintain workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. We are building a Colorado for All through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
Accommodations: The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Heather Siegal heather.siegal@state.co.us
State of Colorado
CORE Functional Specialist / Accountant III - Hybrid
Denver, Colorado
Added 2d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
$84k - $92k/yr
Hybrid
Job Description
Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
This posting may fill more than one vacancy.Thank you for your interest in working for the State of Colorado. Join us and find meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents, helping to make Colorado a great place to live and work in. Please watch the short video below for tips on applying. Apply for a job with the State of Colorado
To learn more about what happens after you apply for a position with the State of Colorado, please watch the short, informative video. What Happens After You Apply
Colorado for All Philosophy: Colorado for All means working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. It means we support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity.
The Department of Personnel & Administration (DPA) is the foundation for dependable state government, leading with responsiveness, integrity, and teamwork. We provide services to other government agencies and all Coloradans by taking bold initiative toward a government with engaged employees, innovative solutions, and constructive partnerships.
DPA provides a wide range of programs and services, from custodial & maintenance to financial and human resources support, which assist other state agencies in fulfilling their missions. At DPA, there are countless opportunities to contribute to meaningful work that supports and serves the people of Colorado. The wide variety of positions in DPA allow individuals to learn about state operations and provide for long-term career growth.
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and build greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado; it's a chance to combine your expertise with public service. Our professionals strive to support state government and the residents of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more.
Good Government Starts Here!
Why We Want You:
We want your expertise, positive energy, drive to succeed, and love of this great state as we work to elevate the expectations Coloradans have of their government.
What You'll Get From Us:
In return for the skilled work you do, DPA provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to accompany employment opportunities. Please see the Benefits Overview video for details on the benefits offered to employees.
Description of Job
Serves as a CORE Payroll and CORE Financial Functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one of the following business areas:
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll Tax and PERA Reporting
- Employee Self Service (ESS)
- Labor Allocation
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Asset Management
- Cost Accounting
- Cost Allocation
- Budget
- General Accounting
- Grant Life Cycle Management
- Inventory
- Procurement
- Vendor Self Service
A summary of the duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Business Process & System Analysis: Business process analysis will drive continuous improvement facilitation which requires engagement from CORE business users to ensure that the system's functionality is maximized and accurately reflects statute, policy, and procedure as they evolve over time. Engagement will take many forms: leading large scale key stakeholder meetings, developing and leading targeted task forces/committees, authoring additional guidance e.g., quick reference guides, hints, tips etc.
Critical aspect of this position will be to:
- Evaluate/analyze CORE Payroll system functionality and determine statewide deployment approach that leverages a mixture of best practices, no customization, departmental input, and standardized approach (to the greatest extent possible).
- Ensure key aspects of the CORE Payroll system functions are properly aligned, maintained and enhanced in responsible areas, e.g., Payroll cycle from timesheets to CORE Payroll, individual pay calculation, and tax and PERA reporting.
- Review all types of documents (i.e. time adjustment, manual checks, net pay distributions, deduction management, and employee setup transactions) to ensure transactions are accurate and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and all applicable State fiscal rules and Federal regulations, from a functional perspective. Analyze/reconcile payroll and financial data to ensure accuracy, identify errors and help ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations. This includes account balances for assets, liabilities, fund balance, revenues, and expenditures.
-
Training CORE End Users: Contribute SME information to training design, developing standardized training materials, and delivering training to CORE Payroll users. Provide advanced customized trainings to users as requested. Continue updating the documentation, e.g., Job Aids and FAQs, on the CORE website in responsible functional areas. The training materials will be wide-ranging, from general CORE navigation to more specific functional areas such as accounts payable, general accounting and purchase requisition processing, etc.
CORE System Testing: The CORE system will be updated with new versions, software patches, and system enhancements on a regular basis. This position will design and execute system test scripts to determine if the change produces the expected outcome(s). Results are to be recorded and problems are to be researched or reported to CORE system developers for resolution.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, but may be attached. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. Resumes WILL NOT be reviewed for minimum qualification screening. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application will also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration.
This position is advertised in line with the Governor’s executive order (Executive Order 2022 015) focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training or past experiences.
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description:
H8A3XX
Accountant III
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience Only:At least eight (8) years of professional payroll accounting experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education (coursework requires 27 semester hours completed in accounting or auditing) and/or relevant professional payroll accounting experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to at least eight (8) years.
Current, valid licensure as a CPA by the Colorado Board of Accountancy will count for six (6) years of the requirement
The exceptional candidate will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following preferred qualifications:
- Previous state or local service related to the work assigned to the position
- Experience in State of Colorado professional accounting and payroll processing in the CORE System
- Demonstrated experience with implementing accounting, procurement and budget functionality in ERP financial systems, specifically the CORE system
- Demonstrated experience with CGI Advantage Financials and/or Payroll
- Demonstrated experience with Governmental Accounting
- Demonstrated experience with financial system and/or payroll system implementations/upgrades
- Demonstrated ability to absorb, process, and apply a large volume of information and materials
- Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of constituents
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Conditions of Employment:
- A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
Comparative Analysis Process
The comparative analysis process for this position may consist of a structured application review, an online assessment and a structured interview.
The comparative analysis process for this position may consist of a structured application review, an online assessment and a structured interview.
Appeal Rights:
An applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website,https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.
Supplemental Information
Employment Philosophy: The State of Colorado strives to build and maintain workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. We are building a Colorado for All through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
Accommodations: The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Heather Siegal heather.siegal@state.co.us
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in functional specialist jobs.
- Two or more years of experience configuring or supporting an enterprise software platform
- Demonstrated ability to gather, document, and translate business requirements into system specifications
- Experience writing or maintaining standard operating procedures and process documentation
- Proficiency with at least one ERP, CRM, or workflow management system such as SAP or Oracle
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, information systems, or a related field
- Relevant certification such as a platform-specific credential or a process improvement designation like Six Sigma
Tips for Your Functional Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to each system
Functional specialist roles are often scoped to a specific platform, like SAP, Oracle, or Salesforce. Name the exact modules and versions you have configured or supported. Hiring managers screen for system-specific experience before anything else.
Highlight process documentation you have owned
Employers want to see that you have written or maintained SOPs, workflow diagrams, or requirements documents. Call out specific deliverables by name rather than describing your responsibilities in general terms. Tangible outputs outweigh job-duty language.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists functional specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter postings by the domain they serve
Functional specialist titles cover vastly different work depending on whether the employer operates in HR, finance, supply chain, or clinical systems. Narrow your search by department or functional area so you are not applying to roles outside your actual expertise.
Prepare a configuration or implementation scenario
Most technical interviews for this role include a scenario question asking how you would configure a system to meet a business requirement. Walk through your reasoning out loud, name the constraints you would check first, and describe how you would validate the outcome.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Functional specialist roles vary widely in whether you are expected to do hands-on configuration, train end users, write specs for developers, or all three. Clarify the split of responsibilities before you accept so the role aligns with the work you actually want to do.
Functional Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most functional specialists?
The most active employers for functional specialists right now are Daikin/Goodman Manufacturing, HEB, and C3EL, and the most openings are in Michigan, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially consistent at large healthcare systems, federal contractors, and enterprise software consultancies.
How many functional specialist jobs are remote?
About 100% of functional specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for flexible arrangements in this role. Remote options are most common for ERP configuration, business analysis, and system training work, while roles tied to on-site operations or regulated clinical environments tend to require in-person presence.
How do you become a functional specialist?
Start by building deep working knowledge of one enterprise platform, either through a formal implementation project, an employer-sponsored training program, or a vendor certification. Pair that with experience documenting processes and translating user needs into system requirements. Most specialists enter through a generalist analyst or coordinator role and narrow their focus over time as they gain hands-on configuration experience.
Can you get hired as a functional specialist with little experience?
Yes, especially if you can demonstrate system fluency and documentation skills even from adjacent roles. Employers hiring for junior functional specialist positions often accept candidates who completed a relevant certification, contributed to a system migration as part of a broader team, or supported end-user training. Framing coursework, internship work, or volunteer projects around a specific platform makes a limited work history more competitive.
What does the functional specialist interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call focused on your platform experience, followed by a technical or scenario-based round where you are asked to walk through how you would configure a system or resolve a business process problem. A final round often involves a panel of stakeholders from IT and the business side who assess how well you communicate across both groups. Some employers also include a short take-home exercise or a live demonstration.
Where can I find and apply to functional specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to functional specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your platform experience and functional area, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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