The posting
Why RTI
RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world’s most challenging problems.
We believe in the promise of science and technical solutions, and we push ourselves every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses in the US and around the world. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you.
About the Hiring Group
The Billing Process Systems Analyst will work closely with Project Finance Operations staff and is responsible for overseeing design and governance of system billing processes within Oracle, maximizing technical efficiency to enable accurate and timely invoicing. This role ensures process standardization, data integrity, and the optimization of cost book-to-invoice cycle. The incumbent will be an individual contributor and mentor to more junior staff.
The role requires a strong understanding of Oracle Project Portfolio Management (PPM) suite of tools and the ability to work with various Oracle modules. The Billing Process Systems Analyst must also be familiar with project costing, billing, and financial planning processes and have the capability to partner with cross functional process owners to drive transformational process improvements across the institute.
What You'll Do
This role leads the design, governance, and continuous improvement of billing system processes, partnering across functions to improve invoice efficiency, strengthen controls, and support accurate, timely client billing.
- Develop and execute the billing process roadmap, partnering with process owners and global business stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and implement system improvements.
- Analyze data and resolve billing issues, collaborating with senior staff on complex clients, accounts, projects, analyses, and internal relationships.
- Define business requirements, draft test cases, coordinate cutover activities, and assess Oracle releases for relevant RTI invoice-process enhancements.
- Oversee billing system administration, internal controls, standard operating procedures, process documentation, training materials, reporting, and workflow metrics.
- Train and support users on new features, troubleshooting, reporting, and technical billing-process questions.
- Manage the project invoice portfolio (50%), process client invoices, reduce unbilled balances, and maintain effective communication with business functions.
What You'll Need
- Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with a bachelors level degree being equivalent to 6 years of directly related experience
- Extensive working knowledge of modules within the core Oracle ERP (Project billing) and reporting tools
- Strong knowledge of Oracle ERP Project Billing and financial system literacy, Microsoft Excel and other data analysis/visualization tools
- Proficient at data manipulation and analytics
- Strategic thinker with ability to develop strategy and path to success
- Independently proficient at business navigation
- Ability to present financial concepts and outputs to business leaders confidently and professionally
- Ability to translate complex data/ideas into RTI level insights
- Ability to effectively prioritize workload, self-manage, and complete tasks to best meet stakeholder’s needs
- Knowledge of US Government contractors, the Federal Acquisition Regulations a plus
- To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status, etc.).
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The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.
At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.
Equal Pay Act Minimum/Range
$79,000-$150,000
