General Information
| Job Description | BUS SYS ANL 3 | Working Title | Business Systems Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 007584 | Grade | 22 |
| Department Name | Advancement Services - D01282 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 06/28/2017 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Applies skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry-wide business process and analysis practices and organizational policies and procedures. Resolves a wide range of business process issues of moderate to complex scope. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques to obtain solutions |
Department Custom Scope
| This position plays a liaison role. Under general direction of the Constituent Management Technologies (CMT) manager of advancement services, the incumbent will meet & listen to customers (mainly, but not exclusively, in University Advancement), translate the needs of the customers back to the programmers, design & project manage to successful outcomes, and respond back to the customer. In addition, the incumbent will gather and negotiate project requirements, architect and design full scope of applications throughout application lifecycle, build, test, and gather feedback while negotiating solutions with stakeholders. Provides support and training on new applications. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| 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. | 15 |
| 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 recommendations for approval of business process and procedural documentation. Recommends and implements changes in processes and procedures. Negotiates with stakeholders on the creation of specifications. | 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. | 15 |
| Serves as liaison between department and CMT technical staff to plan, design, and execute application or report needs. Communicates user needs to CMT to facilitate the development of reporting formats and queries that meet the needs of end users. Coordinates identification of reporting needs and works with CMT to implement reporting functionality to meet operational requirements. Monitors status of various projects simultaneously to completion and beyond. | 25 |
| Identifies data elements, tables, and input screens that facilitate tracking and implementing the processes identified. Develops implementation plans, including the identification of project milestones and completion dates. Maintains & updates plan/schedule as necessary. | 15 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Thorough knowledge of business and process analysis functions. | Required |
| Thorough Knowledge of related areas of IT. | Preferred |
| 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. | Preferred |
| 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. | Preferred |
| 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 |
| Knowledge of major fundraising techniques | Preferred |
| Knowledge of business administration concepts within an academic institutiion. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must pass a background check. | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| GeneralSupervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |