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605634-IT Service Analyst, Senior

Employer
Northern Arizona University
Location
Arizona, United States
Salary
Salary Commensurate with experience
Date posted
Sep 22, 2021
Job Description  

Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with companies that provide critical information technology products and services to Northern Arizona University.  Manage and administer IT vendor relationships and contracts in order to achieve reduced costs, improve service levels, and negotiate terms and conditions of purchase for technology products and services.

This position will work closely with NAU ITS SPIES, NAU ITS Information Security Services, NAU ITS Service Desk and Technical Support Services, Contract and Risk Management, and Procurement. This position may occasionally work with University Counsel. Requires collaboration with in-state universities (Arizona State University and the University of Arizona) and other regional colleges and universities.

Responsibilities:

  • Support software licensing in academic, research, and administrative areas.
  • Creating and maintaining a software asset inventory.
  • Recommending and implementing strategy for licensing models that result in cost recovery of licensing expenses.
  • As appropriate, prepare RFIs and RFPs and participate in vendor selection processes.
  • Soliciting quotes and proposals.
  • Review quotes and proposals to ensure accuracy.
  • Negotiating pricing and terms for cost reduction or cost avoidance.
  • Negotiating terms and conditions for improved service levels and alignment with Northern Arizona University requirements.
  • Managing contract renewals.
  • Creating and maintaining a calendar of license expirations and contract renewals.
  • Maintaining contacts with vendors and partners.
  • Ensure vendors meet or exceed their contract obligations.
  • Participating in problem management and incident management as needed when vendors and partners are involved to identify root causes of issues and expedite service restoration.
  • Resolving discrepancies and disputes between NAU and technology vendors.
  • Address client eligibility issues with the terms of a particular software agreement.
  • Research and resolve questions related to vendor contracts and software licensing.
  • Serve as liaison between Internet2 Net+ and Northern Arizona University.
  • On-call duties may be required for this position.
  Minimum Qualifications  
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or related field; AND,
  • 3-5 years of computing support or related experience; OR,
  • A combination of related education, experience, and training.
  Preferred Qualifications  
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
  Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities  
  • Time management skills.
  • Maintains effective working relationships.
  • Communicates effectively.
  • Customer service skills.
  • Knowledge of Software Asset Management (ServiceNow SAM experience preferred).
  • Knowledge of Application Portfolio Management (ServiceNow APM experience preferred).
  • Knowledge of accessibility issues as they pertain to software licensing and vendor management.
  • Knowledge of information security issues as they pertain to software licensing and vendor management.
  • Familiarity with the Internet2 Net+ program preferred.
  Background Information  

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position.  Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following:  a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting.

If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities.  

If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

  Salary  

Commensurate with experience.

**The starting salary will be determined by the qualifications of the selected applicant balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

  FLSA Status  

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

  Benefits  

This is a Classified Staff (CLS) position.  NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System; paid vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents.  More information on benefits at NAU is available on the Human Resources benefits website. Classified Staff employees are in a probationary status for their first six months at NAU.

NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.


Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan).  New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date.  Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. Additionally, new employees will begin participating in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date. 

  Learning and Development  

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development.  New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days. If your position includes the supervision of a benefit-eligible employee, we offer the NAU Supervisors Academy for you to complete within your first 2 years. 

  Application Deadline  

October 5, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.

  How to Apply  

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page.  You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline.  If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the Human Resources website or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets. 

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process please contact the Office of Equity and Access at: 928-523-3312/TDD - 928-523-1006 or PO Box 4083, Flagstaff AZ  86011.

  Equal Employment Opportunity  

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

EEO is the Law Poster and Supplements

NAU is an Employer of National Service.  AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

 

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