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Kansas State University

IT Business Analyst II

Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, United States, 66506


About This RoleThe IT Business Analyst position serves as a partner for one or more university functional teams. Working directly with business stakeholders the individual in this position will collect, clarify, and translate business requirements into documentation and conceptual design. This position will engage other IT professionals to identify and implement innovative solutions for complex challenges. This highly collaborative environment encourages innovation and ideas.

Individuals in this position will specialize in a functional area and have the ability to provide consultative assistance and backup to other business analysts. This position will be responsible for effectively leading meetings, driving communications and working in a constantly changing environment. The Business Analyst will work on projects with some complexity, which have operational impact, and potentially strategic impact, to one or more departments/units.

This position may also serve as project manager for smaller projects as workload allows.

About UsOur team culture empowers you to take ownership of your work and its outcome. This is an opportunity for self-motivated individuals to work with a highly innovative team. We are looking for candidates who can work collaboratively to resolve problems and have a high tolerance for complexity and ambiguity. You will be expected to take the initiative to design and deliver solutions that solve problems and bring value to the university.

Worksite OptionThis position is

on-site .

What You'll Need to SucceedMinimum Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

IT Infrastructure knowledge in one or more of the following categories:Data Center Technologies:Understand network components, servers, data centers, cloud computing, databases, and virtualizationFamiliarity with infrastructure services such as DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls, and load balancersSystems Integration: Knowledge of how different systems (ERP, CRM, etc.) interact with IT infrastructureCloud Technologies: Awareness of cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their offerings like IaaS, PaaS, and SaaSCybersecurity Basics:Knowledge of security protocols, encryption, firewall management, and risk assessmentThree years of experience in a higher education environmentExperience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentAnalytical and creative problem-solving skillsAbility to communicate effectively in both oral and written formsExcellent facilitation, collaboration, and presentation skillsAbility to simultaneously coordinate multiple projects, resources, and activitiesExperience with developing requirements, establishing business cases, and developing process flow diagramsExcellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skillsSelf-motivated and directed, with the ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and execute tasks while under pressureAbility to communicate with non-technical and technical staff, includes the ability to explain technical concepts in non-technical terms

How to ApplyPlease submit the following documents:

Cover Letter

Resume

Three references with contact information

Screening of Applications BeginsScreening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range$75,000-$90,000