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Position Information Posting Details Posting Number
043334
Position Title
Business Systems Analyst - Lead
Number of Vacancies
1
School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
92 - Student Services
Primary Department
H9242-Admissions
Essential Functions (Job Duties)
Work with customers to define the business problem and desired outcomes;
Research and analyze the problem by evaluating the work flow, interviewing employees, or investigating practices in other units or industry;
Develop recommendations on alternative approaches, determining the cost impact and long-term viability of solutions;
Evaluate systems requirements and conduct feasibility studies to determine hardware/software requirements, development costs, information flow, and the like;
Prepare detailed project plans outlining the steps and timetables for completion, monitor project progress, and submit status reports;
Design structured test scripts, review unit and systems test results, and make adjustments where necessary;
Develop project documentation including detailed functional specifications for technical development staff, operational documents, and the like; and
Work with the customer to implement the system, providing technical guidance and training on procedures to ensure a smooth transition.
Unique Duties
Qualifications Broad understanding of information technologies and of their use and applications;
Strong knowledge of business practices and theories including a sound understanding of the functional area supported;
Skill in working with customers at all levels to define problems, identify solutions, and facilitate change;
Skill in the use of systems analysis methodologies and tools including analyzing complex problems and breaking them down into logical parts;
Skill in oral and written communication including the ability to effectively lead group sessions and translate technical issues into business terminology; and
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately on a business, semi-technical, or highly technical level as required.
Sound knowledge of business practices typically acquired through formal education and one to two years of direct experience in a business discipline;
Basic understanding of information technology tools and technologies typically gained through either formal education or experience working with information systems; and
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with customers and technical staff in a liaison role.
Preferred Qualifications This is the leadership level where incumbents are responsible for major projects which frequently involve senior management in the area supported and require integration of solutions across functional and/or department lines at the University. They provide formalized, continuing work direction and technical leadership to project teams of development staff and customers at all steps in the project including scheduling, assigning, and reviewing project work. Individuals at this level are recognized creative problem-solvers at the University. Their work is characterized by its practicality and simplicity and they are able to work through the most complex business, political, or historical practices to determine the best approach for a given problem.
Extensive experience and knowledge of Undergraduate Admissions processes.
Extensive knowledge of Banner Student and the relationship to Banner Financial Aid.
Extensive knowledge and experience with COGNOS Report Studio, Analysis Studio, and WorkSpace
Banner reporting via Access and Banner population selection
Project Management
App Worx experience and knowledge of chain/module structure for the purpose of trouble-shooting production errors and problems.
TOAD for oracle experience
SQL
Knowledge and experience with FTP through SSH
Extensive experience with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Visio, Project, and PowerPoint
Understanding of Microsoft server technologies including Active Directory, File servers and print servers.
Testing Requirements
Not Applicable
Test Scheduling
Working Conditions Job Type Full-Time
Job Category
Professional/Administration & Supervisory/Management
Duration of Posting
Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2017
Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)
02-13-2018
Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)
02-26-2018
Is this position reposted?
No
Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)
Application Information
Background Check Requirements
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting to work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.
Instructions for submitting your application:
submit application via WSU's Online Hiring System
Represented Position Message
Funding/Salary Information
Salary (Minimum)
(Non-Academic Only)
68381
Salary (Hire Max)
(Non-Academic Only)
82058
Salary (Maximum)
(Non-Academic Only)
102572
Hourly Rate
(Non-Academic Only)
Salary Range
(Academic Only)
Is Position Bump Ineligible?
(Non-Academic, Represented positions only. Select 'No' for Academic. Select N/A if Non-represented.)
**NOTE: If 'Yes' is selected, then this is a Bump Ineligible Position (BIP). The person who bids or hires into this 100% grant funded position has no bumping rights upon grant expiration or in a reduction of force.
No
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