IBM Maximo Solution Architect

Locations

1. Hyattsville, MD

2. Washington, DC

3. Alexandria, VA

 Functional Analyst Level 3 (PeopleSoft HCM/ELM Developer Lead - Maximo Scope)

Supports PeopleSoft learning management and HCM development activities, including integrations and enhancements.

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is seeking proposals to provide key staff augmentation resources for backfilling WMATA IT Full-Time Employees (FTEs) who support Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Timekeeping Management, and other related operations. These roles will be temporary contract positions to support daily operations during the lifecycle of a major ERP System upgrade initiative for the anticipated period of 18 months.

This procurement is for backfilling one FTE who supports WMATA''s Asset Management Systems (AMS) office in the capacity as the MMMS (3MS) Solution Architect.

Background information/Scope of Services)

Digital Modernization Enterprise Application (DMEA''s) Asset Management Systems Program (DMEA/AMS) provides WMATA stakeholders with a comprehensive set of applications to manage WMATA''s physical assets. The supported business functions include Materials and Maintenance Management (MMMs), Product Lifecycle Management, and Enterprise Content Management (ECM). These activities are significantly influenced by the standards and policies of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), particularly its State of Good Repair program.

Furthermore, DMEA/AMS customizes solutions using COTS products to meet business needs. DMEA/AMS staff support the systems described above from an operations and maintenance perspective. They also manage and/or support various related efforts by enhancing current functionality to meet changing business requirements, upgrades, integrations, as well as external requirements such as State of Good Repair and Corrective Action Plans arising from audit findings.

Maximo, WMATA''s Enterprise Asset Management system, tracks planned and unplanned maintenance activities, including labor and materials. Maximo also is used as the initial catalyst for the supply chain process, where material usage and reservations drive the demand process. Maximo currently hosts over 400,000 assets and has over 17 million work order records. Maximo is integrated with various enterprise systems such as Windchill, PeopleSoft, and the Safety Measurement System, using different integration methods, including Service Oriented Architecture.

Additionally, DMEA/AMS manages other critical asset management applications such as Bentley Optram for linear rail assets, Fleetwatch for bus fluid and mileage, as well as Power Pick Global (PPG) for the management of various vertical storage devices in WMATA storerooms. All three applications are integrated with Maximo.

The period of performance shall include a six-month base period and a one year option period. WMATA reserves the unilateral right to exercise the option period, in whole or in part. Exercise of the option is not guaranteed and is contingent upon continued need, contractor performance, and availability of funding.

Master Contract: WITSS

Functional Area: DM Enterprise Applications

Labor Category 1.17: Functional Analyst Level 3 • Support program and project management tasks and document generation, as directed.

• Support WMATA''s Maximo Task Manager to align with WMATA software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodology and various asset management related efforts.

• Manage projects as assigned.

• Conduct cost/benefit analysis.

• Present oral/written reports and recommendations.

• Analyze, design, develop, implement, and support enterprise complex projects.

• Prepare AMS responses to internal and external audits, and develop plans to implement audit recommendations.

• Analyze and evaluate system changes to determine feasibility, alternative solutions, and backout procedures.

• Provide guidance in Maximo data archiving strategy and warehouse management.

• Provide expertise and design in implementing high availability at all layers of various AMS applications, including Maximo.

• Provide both functional and technical Maximo support and process improvement.

• Provide problem resolution to system design and implementations.

• Review functional and technical design documents, and implement systems, program enhancements, and updates to applications.

• Provide QA/QC and risk management; schedule activities; work new systems and enhancements from development to production; and ensure compliance with approved standards.

• Provide business requirements analysis and data integration studies using Intelligent Transportation Standards (ITS).

• Stay informed and provide guidance on current developments in the field of information technology.

• Provide and share knowledge of the methods, tools, and techniques used to evaluate, select, develop, test, implement, integrate, and troubleshoot systems software and hardware of all types.

• Provide Rules Management design and expertise.

• Troubleshoot functional or business process issues related to WMATA applications and systems.

• Translate relevant application/system configuration to respective users, IT staff, and IT management.

• Configure or reconfigure in house tools for administration purposes or to support WMATA''s business processes.

• Develop complex queries for reporting purposes.

• Create functional design diagrams and present proposed solutions in the form of design reviews.

• Work with other functional analysts and developers to determine the best technical approach, learn new functionality and features of in house tools as new versions are released, and educate the user community.

• Prepare requirements documents and report mockups.

• Develop training materials.

Selection Criteria

Education Bachelor''s degree or three (3) years of additional applicable experience.

Must have minimum experience (ex:5 years) Eight (8) or more years of relevant experience.

Experience

 Minimum Requirements:

• Experience conducting cost/benefit analysis related to Maximo implementations and its supporting systems.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the asset management framework and processes, as defined by the Institute of Asset Management.

• Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles and recording of accounting transactions.

• Solid understanding and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) end to end business processes.

• Experience conducting business analyses, fit gap analyses, and business process improvements related to Maximo.

• Experience with warehouse management processes.

• Experience with multiple transit agencies.

• Solid understanding of transit business processes including, but not limited to, materials, rail car, bus, and service vehicle maintenance; incident management; and facility management.

• Experience with multi tiered applications including Web services, Maximo SOA, database servers, application servers, and report servers.

• Thorough knowledge of Maximo database design.

• Comprehensive experience with HTML, Java, J2EE, JSP, Extensible Markup Language (XML), JavaScript, C++, and object oriented analysis and design; relational database programming; and administration of programming/application development systems.

• Experience and comprehensive knowledge of PPG Architecture, its functionality, its data structure, and integration mechanisms.

• Experience and comprehensive knowledge must include Maximo 7.6, Transportation, Asset Configuration Manager, and Anywhere.

• Experience implementing IBM WebSphere on AIX, Linux, and Windows platforms.

• Experience with TRM Rules Manager.

• Experience with Maximo Integration Framework (MIF) and Cron tasks setup, or data exchange programs.

• Experience with Maximo security models for both end user connection as well as system integration.

• Experience integrating Maximo and PeopleSoft, Cognos, PPG, Optram, Oracle Virtual Directory, Windchill, and GIS.

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience integrating purchasing, Documents Receipt Management, and bus and rail mileage reimbursements.

• Demonstrated experience integrating Maximo and PPG.

• Experience with Maximo data archiving.

• Experience designing and implementing HA and DR at all levels of the application components (database, application, Web server, etc.); Maximo, PPG, and Fleetwatch HA/DR necessary.

• Comprehensive knowledge and in depth experience with the following systems: Maximo and its integration tools, Optram, InspectTech, Fleetwatch, RPM, and warehouse management.

• Functional experience using e business software products such as PeopleSoft that include product configuration, requirements gathering, and developing training materials.

• Experience with databases such as ORACLE, SQL Server, SYBASE, INFORMIX, and DB2.

Preferred Requirements:

• IBM Certified Advanced Deployment Professional – IBM Service Management Asset Management.

• Maximo 7.6 certification.

• ITIL Expert Level certification.

• Program and project management experience, including oversight of large programs.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Experience with Oracle Exadata Architecture.