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  • Business Execution Administrator (QA/QC/Merchant services)

    Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for Business Execution Administrator

    for a W2 contract opportunity with one of our largest clients!

     This is a W2 contract opportunity, and the candidates should be willing to work on our W2 ONLY, NO C2C

    Business Execution Administrator
    Location: Des Moines, IA / Charlotte, NC / Irving, TX / Tempe, AZ
    Type: W2 Contract – 6-month contract
    Work Schedule: Onsite-Hybrid, standard working hours.
    Schedule: 3 days in office

    Top Skills: Years of Experience Required: 1-3 years.

    1. Quality/Monitoring and/or control
    2. Audit/testing experience
    3. Merchant experience
    4. Mid-level data validation/data verification skills

     AML / KYC Experience

    • CIP / CDD knowledge
    • Customer onboarding validation
    • Banking or financial institution background preferred

     Team & Function

    • Supports Merchant Services – Contract Validation Team
    • Team Size: ~5 processors
    • Function:
      • Validate all new merchant applications before account opening
    • Volume:
      • ~1,300 applications/month
    • Work comes from:
      • Internal sales team queue

    Responsibilities: In this contingent resource assignment, you may: Support Business Execution; proactively seek ways to improve processes. Perform moderately complex administrative support tasks. Receive direction from supervisor and escalate non-routine questions. Interact with client personnel on a range of information.

     Required Qualifications: 2+ years of administrative or business support experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education.

    Core Responsibilities

    KYC / AML Validation

    • Perform 100% review of merchant applications
    • Ensure compliance with:
      • KYC (Know Your Customer)
      • CIP (Customer Identification Program)
      • CDD (Customer Due Diligence)
      • AML policies
    • Validate:
      • Customer identity (individuals & entities)
      • Legal business information

    Application Review & Processing

    • Review applications using:
      • Internal system of record
      • Supporting documentation
    • Identify discrepancies:
      • Missing or incorrect information
    • Work with sales team to:
      • Resolve issues
      • Collect required documentation

    Documentation & Verification

    • Use tools to verify customer information:
      • LexisNexis
      • IRS databases
      • Secretary of State websites
    • Review documentary evidence:
      • Driver’s licenses
      • Passports
    • Handle both:
      • Individual (simple cases)
      • Complex entities (corporations, healthcare orgs)

    Queue & Productivity

    • Work from a centralized queue
    • Expected productivity:
      • ~15–20 files/day
      • ~20–30 minutes per file (avg)
    • Mix of:
      • Simple (sole proprietors)
      • Complex (multi-layer entities)

    Communication & Stakeholder Management

    • Communicate with sales team via email
    • Responsibilities:
      • Explain discrepancies clearly
      • Provide guidance to resolve issues
      • Follow up regularly
    • Maintain strong internal relationships

    Service Level Agreements (SLA)

    • Applications submitted before 2 PM (CT):
      • Must be reviewed same day
    • May require:
      • Flexibility in hours during high volume
      • Occasional overtime (not standard, but possible)

    Training & Onboarding

    • Training Duration: ~2–3 weeks
    • Format:
      • Side-by-side (in-person or virtual)
    • Process:
      • Week 1–2: Observation + guided work
      • Week 3: Hands-on with support
      • Week 4: Independent work with peer review
    • No formal classroom training (team too small)

     

        

       “Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process.”

    April 9, 2026
  • Senior Equipment Finance Underwriter

    Senior Equipment Finance Underwriter

    �� Irving, TX | Minneapolis, MN | Des Moines, IA (Onsite/Hybrid)
    ⏳ Contract: ~6 Months


    Overview

    We are seeking a Senior Equipment Finance Underwriter to support commercial lending and leasing activities within a high-performing financial services environment. This role focuses on underwriting moderately complex transactions, performing credit analysis, and supporting portfolio management across a variety of industries.


    Key Responsibilities

    • Underwrite and evaluate commercial loan and lease transactions within equipment finance
    • Conduct detailed credit analysis and assess borrower risk
    • Review financial statements and supporting documentation for underwriting decisions
    • Approve transactions within delegated authority and recommend larger exposures
    • Perform ongoing portfolio monitoring and periodic credit reviews
    • Maintain accurate risk ratings and system data
    • Partner with internal stakeholders and external clients to gather required information
    • Collaborate with underwriting teams to achieve business and risk objectives

    Required Qualifications

    • 4+ years of Equipment Finance Underwriting experience
    • Strong experience with commercial credit analysis
    • Ability to underwrite and evaluate loan/lease transactions independently
    • Strong analytical and decision-making skills

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
    • Experience underwriting transactions $1MM+
    • Exposure to multiple industries (construction, transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, etc.)
    • Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office tools

    Work Environment

    • Onsite/hybrid depending on location
    • Collaborative, fast-paced commercial banking environment
    • Exposure to a diverse portfolio across industries

    Additional Notes

    • Candidates must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship constraints
    • Strong attention to detail and risk awareness are critical for success
    March 25, 2026
  • Supplier Enablement & Ariba Operations Specialist

    Supplier Enablement & Ariba Operations Specialist

    Location: West Des Moines (Primary) | Charlotte (Secondary)
    Duration: 6-Month Contract (Extension Possible)

    Overview

    We are seeking a Supplier Enablement & Ariba Operations Specialist to support procurement operations and supplier onboarding initiatives. This role plays a critical part in ensuring suppliers are successfully onboarded and transacting within Ariba, while supporting system migration efforts from PeopleSoft.

    The ideal candidate has experience in procure-to-pay (P2P), supplier onboarding, and ERP systems, along with strong problem-solving and process improvement skills.


    Key Responsibilities

    Supplier Onboarding & Enablement

    • Manage supplier setup, onboarding, and maintenance requests

    • Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure successful onboarding into Ariba

    • Support initiatives such as Early Pay Discount and Virtual Card programs

    System Operations & Support

    • Monitor and resolve Ariba Buying & Invoicing discrepancies

    • Troubleshoot issues between Ariba and PeopleSoft systems

    • Support migration activities from PeopleSoft eProcurement to Ariba

    Issue Resolution & Escalation

    • Handle complex escalations from internal teams and external suppliers

    • Research and resolve system or process-related discrepancies

    • Identify and report system defects and recommend enhancements

    Process Improvement & Risk Management

    • Analyze workflows to identify process gaps and risks

    • Document procedures and training materials

    • Support system cleanup initiatives (supplier data accuracy, compliance, sanctions screening)

    Testing & Projects

    • Participate in UAT testing, including test script creation and execution

    • Support ongoing system and operational improvement projects


    Required Qualifications

    • 2+ years of experience in:

      • Procurement / Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

      • Supplier onboarding / enablement

      • Operations, accounting, or supply chain

    • Hands-on experience with:

      • Ariba (preferred)

      • PeopleSoft or other ERP systems

    • Experience with:

      • Supplier data management

      • Invoice / procurement processes

      • Issue resolution and stakeholder communication


    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience with Ariba Buying & Invoicing modules

    • Exposure to UAT testing / system testing

    • Knowledge of accounts payable or procurement operations

    • Strong analytical and process improvement mindset


    Key Traits

    • Self-starter who can work independently

    • Strong attention to detail

    • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

    March 19, 2026
  • Lead ServiceNow SPM Developer

    Job Title: Lead ServiceNow SPM Developer – Hiring FAST!
    Industry: Finance
    Location Options:
    West Des Moines, IA | Las Colinas, TX | Charlotte, NC | Phoenix, AZ
    Pay Rate: $70/HR on W2 Only – NO C2C
    Setting: Hybrid Required (Remote is NOT an Option)
    Duration:
    12+ months
    Job ID: 245378

    Required Qualifications:

    • 5+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
    • 3+ years of ServiceNow experience in building, implementing, and maintaining platform technologies, workflows and integrations (This is not a ServiceNow Administration position)
    • 1 to 2 years as a lead
    • Lead ServiceNow SPM Developer.
    • CSA required
    • CAD Cert required or to have within 6 months of starting.
    • 4-6yrs ServiceNow development experience, with specific experience in SPM

    Responsibilities:

    • Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact.
    • Implement solutions, by configuring and customizing scripting, for all components of the ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) product.
    • Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large scale technology solutions for technology engineering disciplines.
    • Lead the conceptualization, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of new and existing features for the existing portfolio of applications for a business area.
    • Design, code, configure, unit test, maintain, and document software deliverables using agreed upon standards and tools.
    • Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs associated with technology domain, including upgrades and deployments.
    • Ensure that solutions delivered by self or team members are secure and scalable, comply with defined standards and best practices.
    • Code ServiceNow solutions within an Agile Framework.
    • Further your career with paid certification paths to make your mark at one of the largest ServiceNow instances in the industry.
    • Lead large scale planning of strategies.
    • Review and analyze complex, large-scale technology solutions for tactical and strategic business objectives, enterprise technological environment, and technical challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, including intangibles or unprecedented technical factors.
    • Make decisions in developing standard and companywide best practices for engineering and technology solutions requiring understanding of industry best practices and new technologies, influencing and leading technology team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives.
    • Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals.
    • Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor.
    March 3, 2026
  • Ariba Operations Specialist

     

    Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for an Ariba Operations Specialist, a W2 contract opportunity with one of our largest clients!
     
    This is a W2 contract opportunity, and the candidates should be willing to work on our W2 ONLY, NO C2C.
     
    Ariba Operations Specialist
    Location: West Des Moines, IA
    Type: W2 Contract – 12 months

    Job Description:

    In this contingent resource assignment, you may: Participate in low to moderately complex initiatives and identify opportunities for process improvements within Operational Accounting. Review and analyze basic or tactical Operational Accounting assignments or challenges that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives, related to low-to-medium risk deliverables. Present recommendations for resolving low to moderately complex situations and exercise some independent judgment while developing understanding of function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. Provide information to client personnel in Operational Accounting.

    Required Qualifications: 2+ years of Operational Accounting experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education

    Team Description: Supplier Enablement Operations create and maintain a centralized supplier onboarding and enablement process, and continually improve Supply Chain practices, reducing risk to ensure that sourced goods and services can be procured and paid in the most efficient and compliant way.

    Job Description:

    1. Responsible for unique supplier setup and maintenance requests tied to projects (Early Pay Discount, Virtual Card) and monitoring Ariba Buying & Invoicing supplier mismatch reports to identify, research, and resolve discrepancies between Ariba and PeopleSoft migration.
    2. Answer questions on process to peers and managers as well as internal and external customers and troubleshoot escalated and complex questions coming from internal business groups and external suppliers.
    3. Prioritize and complete escalations independently, reports system defects, completes requirements for enhancements to systems and processes, and independently completes monthly UAT system testing efforts to submit test scripts, and additional projects as assigned.
    4. Analyze risks in process and document procedures and training requirements to strengthen and improve individual and team performance. This position is relied upon heavily to assist with the uptick created by our systems, projects, and newer employees.
    5. Works independently, is a self-starter, requiring little direction or management oversight. This role is key to successfully driving the expansion of suppliers through our Ariba platform and away from PeopleSoft eProcurement.
    6. Work directly with Suppliers to troubleshoot Ariba system modules and the PeopleSoft system.
    7. There are system clean-up projects to be managed and worked to maintain a system of record free from error. Examples are inactivating unused supplier locations and adding a physical address to older active suppliers in the system for Global Sanctions screening.
    8. Successful Supplier Onboarding is a key task for this position. This role partners closely with Ariba, the supplier key contact(s), and various roles across SCM including Sourcing and Contracts, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Enabling Capabilities, and the Business Group to ensure suppliers have been successfully onboarded for transacting in Ariba.

     

       “Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process.”

    February 4, 2026

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