SAP SuccessFactors Talent Management – Senior Functional Consultant

B&A is seeking a SAP SuccessFactors Talent Management – Senior Functional Consultant to support a federal government client operating within a classified environment. This role is responsible for the configuration, sustainment, and optimization of the SAP SuccessFactors Talent Management suite – encompassing Performance & Goals, Succession & Development, Learning Management (LMS), and Compensation – to support the full talent lifecycle across the enterprise. The ideal candidate brings deep functional expertise across multiple Talent Management modules and a demonstrated ability to align complex federal workforce development requirements with scalable SAP SuccessFactors solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration, testing, and deployment of SAP SuccessFactors Talent Management modules including Performance & Goals Management, Succession & Development Planning, Learning Management System (LMS), and Compensation Management

• Analyze and translate federal workforce development and talent strategy requirements into functional design specifications and system configuration decisions

• Design and configure goal libraries, performance form templates, rating scales, and calibration sessions aligned with agency performance management policies

• Build and maintain succession org charts, talent pools, nomination workflows, and development plan templates to support federal workforce continuity planning

• Configure learning curricula, item types, assignments, and completion rules within the SuccessFactors LMS to support mandatory and developmental training requirements

• Collaborate with HR stakeholders, business process owners, and technical teams to ensure seamless integration between Talent Management modules and Employee Central

• Conduct configuration workshops, requirements-gathering sessions, and user acceptance testing (UAT) with federal client personnel

• Develop and maintain functional design documents, configuration workbooks, test scripts, and end-user training materials across all supported modules

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on SAP SuccessFactors Talent Management best practices, advising on system enhancements and bi-annual release updates

• Ensure compliance with federal HR regulations, data privacy requirements, and security protocols applicable to the classified operating environment

Education and Experience

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in SAP SuccessFactors Talent Management configuration and implementation across one or more modules (Performance & Goals, Succession & Development, LMS, or Compensation)

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting federal government clients or operating within regulated or classified environments

• Demonstrated proficiency in SAP SuccessFactors Talent Management including form template design, goal management, succession planning, and LMS curriculum configuration

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Human Resources Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field

Required Skills

• Deep functional knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors Talent Management modules including Performance & Goals, Succession & Development, Learning Management System (LMS), and Compensation

• Experience designing and configuring performance form templates, goal libraries, rating scales, route maps, and calibration workflows

• Proficiency in succession planning configuration including talent pools, nomination processes, talent review sessions, and development plans

• Working knowledge of SuccessFactors LMS including item and curriculum management, assignment profiles, completion processing, and reporting

• Strong understanding of how Talent Management modules integrate with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and downstream HR systems

• Ability to gather, document, and validate business requirements from federal HR and workforce development stakeholders

• Proficiency in developing functional specifications, configuration workbooks, test scripts, and end-user training materials

• Familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors release management and the ability to assess impacts of bi-annual updates on existing talent configurations

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex functional concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Experience working within federal or highly regulated IT environments with adherence to strict security and compliance protocols

Desired Skills

• SAP Certified Application Associate in one or more SAP SuccessFactors Talent Management modules (Performance & Goals, Succession & Development, Learning, or Compensation)

• Experience configuring SAP SuccessFactors Compensation including merit planning, bonus plans, and compensation statements

• Familiarity with SAP SuccessFactors Workforce Analytics and reporting tools for talent performance metrics and dashboard development

• Knowledge of federal workforce development frameworks including OPM competency models, Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and agency succession program requirements

• Experience supporting Agile or SAFe delivery methodologies within federal IT programs

• Prior experience on DOE, DOD, or other federal agency SAP SuccessFactors implementations

Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret (TS) or DOE Q clearance is required; eligibility for SCI access may be required depending on program assignment