General Information
| Job Description | BUS SYS ANL 3 | Working Title | Business Systems Analyst |
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| Job Code | 007584 | Grade | 22 |
| Department Name | Accounting - D01100 | Department Head | Bobbi McCracken |
| Supervisor | Alfred Karam | Effective Date |
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
| Under general supervision of the Payroll Coordination and Analysis Manager, the Business System Analyst will support UCPath related campus financial tools and systems. From systems that provide data as input to the UCPath system, to other systems that provide integration with campus financial system, and everything in between. The business systems analyst will be responsible for conducting systems analysis, fit gap analysis, data analysis, process design and/or process redesign, creation of business and functional requirement documents, develop training materials and deliver training, and manage projects as needed. Support UCPath initiatives of assigned functional responsibilities. Participate in UCPath project initiatives as assigned. The effort assigned to the job responsibilities may shift in response to changing goals and objectives and the demands of the project or needs in other projects. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advanced degree in related field. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience with shared service center practices and technologies. | Preferred |
| Business Analyst, HCM/HRIS implementation experience in a higher education environment. | Preferred |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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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.
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65 |
| 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. | 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 stake holders on the creation of specifications. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Strong skills and knowledge of methodologies associated with analysis of processes and problems, information flow and architecture. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of business processes and procedures. | 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 |
| Broad knowledge relating to software design. | Required |
| Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Demonstrates problem solving skills. | 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 of related areas of IT. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Visio, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project. Knowledge and proficiency in SharePoint. | Required |
| Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of business and process analysis functions. | Required |
| Working knowledge of system implementation. | Preferred |
| Experience working in higher education environment | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
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| Must pass a background check. | Required |
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| UC Intellicenter |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |