It Business Analyst Ii

It Business Analyst Ii

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Position Number: 02213430

Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)


Job Summary
The IT Business Analyst conducts business process analyses, needs assessments, and preliminary cost/benefit analyses in an effort to align information technology (IT) solutions with business initiatives. Prepares functional, system, and program specifications. Holds a higher level of technical skills and application in their work, variation in activities, longer-term work, latitude to apply skills to solve routine problems without review, and some latitude to devise the approach and method to performing assignments. Performs routine work without supervision, seeking assistance when guidelines are inadequate, significant deviations are proposed, or when unanticipated problems arise.

Hybrid work options may be available to Wisconsin residents. Work will be performed primarily on the UW-Milwaukee main, Waukesha, Washington County or other campus, with requests for remote work considered after the initial training period. Specifics regarding work location requirements will be discussed during the interview process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business analytics, computer systems, information technology, or related field by date of hire
• 3+ years of professional experience interpreting stakeholder’s business goals into specific deliverables, then overseeing their technical development
• Professional work experience successfully managing departmental and enterprise services projects to completion

Preferred Qualifications

• Business Analyst (BA) and/or Project Management (PM) certification
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in business analysis and/or project management strategies, processes, and tools
• Experience analyzing data, making decisions based on analytical findings with analysis or modelling tools to identify business needs
• Experience with stakeholder management (at individual, department, and executive levels)
• Experience in gathering and developing stakeholder requirement specifications, creating process flows diagrams, and writing business and/or use case scenarios
• Demonstrated experience with PMO and BA software tools

Application Instructions
Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:

• A cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications
• A resume AND
• A document listing the names and contact information for three professional references

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.Apply electronically at:https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/37027 by the application deadline date of June 4, 2023. Questions about this position should be directed to Chad Hietpas at hietpacj@uwm.edu.

Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

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Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/37046




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