Purdue University
Senior IT Business Analyst
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, United States, 47907
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As a Business Analyst, you will have the opportunity to engage with and support business partners across multiple campuses in student-focused departments (primarily Student Life, but also Global Partnerships and Programs, Purdue Conferences & Event Design, and the Purdue ID Card Operations). Our wide array of business partners and stakeholders offer a broad portfolio of applications, processes, and solutions.
We are looking for a business analyst who is excited about engaging business partners to improve current processes as well as scoping out new solutions to better meet the changing needs and challenges of our stakeholders. You will be working on a team with other business analysts as well as collaborating with our system administration and application development teams on assessments, process improvements and other projects. The ideal candidate will exhibit creativity in problem solving and have a passion for learning.
This is a remote position.
About Us:
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience Required:Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, business, or related fieldsMinimum of four (4) years of experience in designing and developing business solutions
Experience with writing business requirements, test scripts and training materialsExperience with project management (waterfall and/or agile)
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be acceptedSkills Needed:
Demonstrated skills in:
customer focus, teamwork/collaboration, and coaching/mentoring peers including other IT business analysts and IT staff, and system end usersleading minor to standard projects
Proficiency with utilizing Microsoft Office products and a Microsoft Windows environmentDemonstrated ability to:
effectively work within a team and foster changedefine business requirements, ROI, design and implement business processesdo root cause investigation and analysis, systems testing, defect tracking and resolutiondefine business requirements and implement business process redesign
Working knowledge of a module, module capabilities or knowledge of system design and analysis practicesCapable of problem solving, leading problem management s, business case development, and organizational change managementKnowledge or experience in business process improvement methodologies. Agile mindset is a bonusPersonal competencies in integrity, flexibility/adaptability, stress management, judgment, and drive for resultsAbility to:
effectively communicate through written and verbal communicationapply PMBOK project management frameworkaccept and instigate changefacilitate meetings, resolve conflict and lead teams to consensuseffectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences at various levels Ability to accept and instigate change and accept project prioritiesprioritize personal work tasks and work independently
Preferred:
Working knowledge of university IT solutionsScrumMaster, Business Analyst, and/or PMI CertificationsAdditional Information:
Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this positionA background check will be required for employment in this positionFLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting PeriodBenefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation daysCareer Stream
Professional 3
Pay Band S070Job Code #20002247
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
Who We Are:
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.
EOE / AA
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
As a Business Analyst, you will have the opportunity to engage with and support business partners across multiple campuses in student-focused departments (primarily Student Life, but also Global Partnerships and Programs, Purdue Conferences & Event Design, and the Purdue ID Card Operations). Our wide array of business partners and stakeholders offer a broad portfolio of applications, processes, and solutions.
We are looking for a business analyst who is excited about engaging business partners to improve current processes as well as scoping out new solutions to better meet the changing needs and challenges of our stakeholders. You will be working on a team with other business analysts as well as collaborating with our system administration and application development teams on assessments, process improvements and other projects. The ideal candidate will exhibit creativity in problem solving and have a passion for learning.
This is a remote position.
About Us:
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience Required:Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, business, or related fieldsMinimum of four (4) years of experience in designing and developing business solutions
Experience with writing business requirements, test scripts and training materialsExperience with project management (waterfall and/or agile)
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be acceptedSkills Needed:
Demonstrated skills in:
customer focus, teamwork/collaboration, and coaching/mentoring peers including other IT business analysts and IT staff, and system end usersleading minor to standard projects
Proficiency with utilizing Microsoft Office products and a Microsoft Windows environmentDemonstrated ability to:
effectively work within a team and foster changedefine business requirements, ROI, design and implement business processesdo root cause investigation and analysis, systems testing, defect tracking and resolutiondefine business requirements and implement business process redesign
Working knowledge of a module, module capabilities or knowledge of system design and analysis practicesCapable of problem solving, leading problem management s, business case development, and organizational change managementKnowledge or experience in business process improvement methodologies. Agile mindset is a bonusPersonal competencies in integrity, flexibility/adaptability, stress management, judgment, and drive for resultsAbility to:
effectively communicate through written and verbal communicationapply PMBOK project management frameworkaccept and instigate changefacilitate meetings, resolve conflict and lead teams to consensuseffectively communicate with technical and non-technical audiences at various levels Ability to accept and instigate change and accept project prioritiesprioritize personal work tasks and work independently
Preferred:
Working knowledge of university IT solutionsScrumMaster, Business Analyst, and/or PMI CertificationsAdditional Information:
Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this positionA background check will be required for employment in this positionFLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting PeriodBenefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation daysCareer Stream
Professional 3
Pay Band S070Job Code #20002247
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
Who We Are:
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.
EOE / AA
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.