SAP Project Systems (PS) Consultant

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! The work: The SAP Project Systems (PS) Consultant is responsible for designing, configuring, and optimizing end‑to‑end project management processes within the SAP ecosystem. This role partners closely with operational, finance, and compliance teams to ensure project planning, execution, budgeting, and reporting align with organizational and regulatory requirements. The consultant leverages SAP best practices to enable efficient, transparent, and auditable project lifecycles. Key Responsibilities: Analyze business requirements related to project planning, budgeting, cost management, resource allocation, and compliance Configure and support SAP PS components and integrations with other modules such as FI/CO, FM, MM, SD, and HCM Implement end‑to‑end project solutions that ensure accuracy, transparency, and regulatory adherence Design and maintain project structures (WBS, networks, activities), approval workflows, settlement rules, and cost controls Create functional specifications for enhancements, interfaces, forms, and reports Troubleshoot system issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actions Ensure data accuracy and compliance with organizational standards, audit requirements, and funding or grant regulations Provide user training and develop documentation tailored for project managers, finance teams, and operational stakeholders Support testing cycles (unit, integration, UAT) and lead change‑management activities Stay current on SAP innovations related to Project Systems and adjacent modules Here’s what you need: 2+ years of hands‑on experience with SAP PS or related modules (FI/CO, FM, MM, SD) Strong understanding of project management processes, budgeting, cost control, and compliance Experience designing SAP PS solutions, workflow configurations, and process mapping Ability to translate business requirements into SAP functional designs Knowledge of funding structures, budgeting cycles, and approval hierarchies Nice to have: Experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Sector and SAP Ariba Familiarity with public‑sector regulations (Federal, State, Local), including competitive bidding requirements SAP certifications in PS, FI/CO, or related modules Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field Eligibility requirements: US Citizen (no dual citizenship) Must be eligible to obtain a government clearance Willingness to travel up to 25% As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and th…