Jr. Business Analyst

Position Information

University Code 24231 University Title Business Intelligence Analyst 1 University Job Family Information Technology ORP Eligible Yes For more information on ORP, visit: Retirement Plans
Recruitment Pool All Applicants Recruitment Type Single Title Scope of Search Local Working Title Jr. Business Analyst Position Number 591860 Is this employee on a H1B Visa? Position Type Staff Job Status Full-Time FLSA Indicator Exempt Employee Group University Employee Department School of Medicine Organizational Overview

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Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities

As part of School of Medicine Technology Services (SOMTech) team and Application Services (AS) unit, the Jr. Business Analyst position works closely with developers and stakeholders to ensure 1) the design and development of all custom, homegrown School of Medicine ( SOM ) application software solutions as well as 2) data-integration with commercial solutions.

This position reports to the Senior Business Analyst and performs faculty, staff and student consultations, needs assessments, and documentation management in order to support the successful design, development, implementation, and maintenance of administrative, business intelligence, financial and educational systems.

• Consult with users to identify and document application/system purpose, business processes, workflows, output needs and to determine overall system requirements and specifications.

• Conduct feasibility analysis, problem definition, determine and evaluate solutions and approaches to meet user needs, and provide recommendations to leadership.

● Train end users on system features and functionality, maintain and ensure up-to-date instructional materials and documentation repository for faculty, staff and students.

• Work directly with developers and stakeholders to facilitate quality assurance, testing and user acceptance of systems.

Minimum Hiring Standards

● Strong systems analysis and design skills. Ability to handle multiple projects and conflicting priorities.

● Ability to listen and understand user needs and requirements.

● lnterpret and communicate information clearly and accurately, translate ideas and instructions both verbally and in writing.

● Basic technical knowledge of web-based application development environments, Microsoft technology stack preferred.

● Proven presentation and communication (written and oral) skills; able to communicate complex concepts to a diverse audience of faculty, staff, students, leaders and other stakeholders.

● Willingness and ability to quickly expand technical skills, capabilities, and understanding and apply to solution development.
● Ability to work in a diverse environment.

Preferred Hiring Standards

• Bachelors degree in business information systems, computer science, information technology or related field or equivalent education and experience is highly preferred.

• Experience in systems analysis, requirements gathering and specification documentation.

• Experience in technical writing, Q/A testing and systems training

Required Licenses/ Certifications Anticipated Hiring Range $50,000 - $55,000 Application Process/Additional Information Campus MCV Campus Hours/Week 40 Normal Work Days/Hours M-F Job Open Date 03/02/2021 Posting will close on or before Open Until Filled Yes Job Category Information Technology Is this a restricted position? No Is this position eligible to participate in alternative work arrangements? No Sensitive Position No Resource Critical No Quick Link https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/103963 Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Describe your comfort and experience level in working directly with stakeholders, translating business requirements into functional requirements.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
2. * Describe your experience in analyzing complex processes and developing business solutions to complex system issues.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * Describe your level of knowledge and experience with Agile methodology.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Resume

Optional Documents