Business Systems Analyst

Position Information

Key Responsibilities

• 50% — Applies technical expertise and business analysis concepts to identify, evaluate and define complex systems scope and objectives with an understanding of applicable business practices, processes, systems and industry standards to meet end-user needs. Translate new and existing business processes into detailed universally understood documentation and workflow mapping. Participate in analytical project management activities, including the development and maintenance of timelines with tasks and project milestones. Populate and maintain the BFS standard issue tracking log to provide issue clarity and to facilitate the timely resolution of all issues.
• 30% — Provides technical expertise in identifying, evaluating and developing complex systems and procedures. Creates complex specifications for systems to meet end-user requirements. Involved in developing complex user interface designs. Plans and executes unit integration and acceptance testing. Participates in cross-functional teams to address complex business or systems issues.
• 15% — Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes business and user needs, documenting requirements and revising existing system and process logic issues as necessary. Provides support and training on new applications. Guides and advises less-experienced Business Systems Analysts.
• 5% — Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for approval of business process and procedural documentation. Recommends and implements changes in processes and procedures. Negotiates with stake holders on the creation of specifications.

Experience

Education

Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrated testing and test planning skills. In-depth understanding and skill in process and systems requirement documentation standards, such as Use Case modeling, User Story creations and narrative description. Thorough knowledge of business processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of related areas of IT. Thorough knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Visio, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project. Knowledge and proficiency in SharePoint. Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Interpersonal and communications skills to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Thorough knowledge of business and process analysis functions. Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Demonstrates problem solving skills. Broad knowledge relating to software design. Strong skills and knowledge of methodologies associated with analysis of processes and problems, information flow and architecture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education environment Working knowledge of system implementation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of business and process analysis functions. — Required
• Thorough knowledge of related areas of IT. — Required
• Strong skills and knowledge of methodologies associated with analysis of processes and problems, information flow and architecture. — Required
• In-depth understanding and skill in process and systems requirement documentation standards, such as Use Case modeling, User Story creations and narrative description. — Required
• Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds. — Required
• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Demonstrates problem solving skills. — Required
• Broad knowledge relating to software design. — Required
• Thorough knowledge of business processes and procedures. — Required
• Demonstrated testing and test planning skills. — Required
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Interpersonal and communications skills to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. — Required
• Thorough knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Visio, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project. Knowledge and proficiency in SharePoint. — Required
• Working knowledge of system implementation. — Preferred
• Experience working in higher education environment — Preferred

Additional Information

Physical Requirements

• Bend — N/A
• Sit — Frequently
• Squat — N/A
• Stand — Occasionally
• Crawl — N/A
• Walk — Occasionally
• Climb — N/A

Mental Requirements

• Read/Comprehend — Frequently
• Write — Frequently
• Perform Calculations — Occasionally
• Communicate Orally — Frequently
• Reason & Analyze — Constantly

Environmental Requirements

• Is exposed to excessive noise — No
• Is around moving machinery — No
• Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity — No
• Drives motorized equipment — No
• Works in confined quarters — No
• Dust — No
• Fumes — No

Special Conditions