Senior Oracle Business Analyst

A Brief OverviewThe Oracle Senior Business Analyst is responsible for the maintenance and support of the Oracle eBusiness Suite and ancillary applications while working directly with peers, application developers, and database administrators to meet the operational needs of the organization. In addition, this role may act as a liaison between the organization, application vendors, and their technology staff to ensure the environment meets application requirements in conjunction with organization policies and regulatory requirements. Business areas include Finance, Payroll, Human Resources, and Supply Chain.What You Will DoAssist application users and resolve support requests within established service level agreements.Troubleshoot application issues, with minimal assistance, to resolution including root cause analysis and recommendations for permanent resolution.Perform needs assessment, design, implement, and support activities in accordance with SDLC and project management best practices.Lead solution design and business workflow (in conjunction with business partners) phases for medium to high complexity efforts; workflows will focus on improved efficiencies, as well as incorporating quality initiatives.Partner with end users to understand workflow and business processes.Assist with data collection from business subject matter experts, to facilitate design, which will represent an improved business workflow.Prepare detailed flowcharts/diagrams to assist with design decisions and problem analysis.Collaborate with the Project Management Office on all phases of a project; from scoping and design through implementation and transition to Operations.Partner with IT leaders, business partners, and vendors to implement solutions that meet organization needs, application, and regulatory requirements.Lead activities as assigned for high complexity efforts.Own specific functionality and processes, responsible for configuration, testing, and communication regarding this functionality/process.Support inbound/outbound interfaces as appropriate.Independently manage components of application patching and upgrades, testing, troubleshooting, and support efforts.Lead unit and integrated testing of the application to ensure design objectives are met.Collaborate with application analysts and other IT teams to ensure proper system integration.Conduct effective meetings and appropriately communicate with business partners, peers, and IT leadership.Participate in change management activities to support successful system deployments and enhancements.Provide input into end-user training materials and participate in training efforts.Leverage vendor support tools and portals to facilitate resolution of application issues.Escalate issues as appropriate to internal resources.Evaluate and maintain appropriate system documentation.Participate in code and technical design reviews.Utilize appropriate change control procedures and standards.Perform on-call rotation duties in a 24x7 environment.Additional ResponsibilitiesPerforms other duties as assigned.Complies with all policies and standards.For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.Qualifications:EducationBachelor's Degree In IT, Business or related field, or equivalent experience. (Required) Work Experience5+ years Of IT experience as an application analyst (Required) and Functional experience supporting Oracle eBusiness Suite R12 application in an enterprise environment. Modules include but not limited to: Payables, Receivables, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Internet Expenses, Grants, Purchasing, Order Management, Inventory, iProcurement, Sourcing, Procurement Contracts, Human Resources, Payroll, Advanced Benefits, Compensation Workbench, Manager Self Service, and Employee Self Service, (Required) and Experience supporting Kofax for Accounts Payable, Hyperion Financial Suite, OBIEE/OBIA, Cornerstone, Taleo (Preferred) and Experience supporting the following technologies: Discoverer, Web ADI, Workflow, AME. (Preferred) and Experience with Oracle utilities and development tools: Oracle TOAD, SQL/PL-SQL. (Preferred) and Experience performing controlled code migrations through development environments to production environments (Required) and Experience working with Oracle Support to analyze and resolve technical issues (Required) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Strong ability to facilitate process mapping activities and working knowledge of mapping techniques. (Required proficiency) Ability to effectively advance assigned tasks with ambiguous or changing requirements. (Required proficiency) Technical understanding of Oracle eBusiness Suite. (Preferred proficiency) Practical application of project management methodology. (Required proficiency) Working knowledge of ITIL framework. (Preferred proficiency) Strong problem solving skills with ability to research and analyze information. (Required proficiency) Strong knowledge of MS Office applications. (Required proficiency) Ability to function independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment. (Required proficiency) Ability to lead and influence cross-organizationally without direct authority. (Required proficiency) Ability and willingness to mentor others. (Required proficiency) Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to organize and communicate thoughts in a user-friendly manner. (Required proficiency) Physical DemandsStanding Occasionally Walking Occasionally Sitting Constantly Lifting Rarely 20 lbs Carrying Rarely 20 lbs Pushing Rarely 20 lbs Pulling Rarely 20 lbs Climbing Rarely 20 lbs Balancing Rarely Stooping Rarely Kneeling Rarely Crouching Rarely Crawling Rarely Reaching Rarely Handling Occasionally Grasping Occasionally Feeling Rarely Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Frequently Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently Travel Requirements10%