Harvard University
Senior Business Analyst
Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
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67565BRAuto req ID:67565BRJob Code:I0858P IT Business Analysis Prfss IV Department Office Location:USA - MA - Cambridge Business Title:Senior Business AnalystSub-Unit:------------ Salary Grade:058 Time Status:Full-time Union:00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a technical environment or functional experience with grants management or sponsored programs applications or other systems experience. Strong project management, organizational, analytical, collaboration, and communication skills. Background/expertise in financial data. Experience in report and solutions development required including design, testing, implementation, and documentation. Experience in data analysis including experience with SQL and/or data querying/data modeling tools and technologies. Experience with low/no code workflow tools. Additional Qualifications: Experience with custom software projects and applications is strongly preferred. Experience with Oracle Analytics Suite and Oracle APEX a plus. Knowledge of information technology applications, processes, software. Research administration, research compliance, and/or financial management business areas is a plus. Demonstrated team performance skills, service mindset approach, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor. Ability and willingness to learn new technologies. Motivated, self-starter. Strong problem solving, organizational, analytical, data analysis, interpersonal, and facilitation skills. Excellent relationship building skills, especially customer service skills. Must understand basic fundamentals of iterative development, software development processes and procedures; understand incremental delivery and the value of metrics. Advanced desktop application skills including Excel, Word, MS Project, Access, PowerPoint, and Visio. Hands-on experience with ERP, research administration systems, or student information systems preferred. Proven ability to quickly assimilate to new technology and/or applications required. Familiarity with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence) a plus. Position Description: Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) is a community of Information Technology professionals committed to understanding our users and devoted to making it easier for faculty, students, and staff to teach, research, learn, and work through the effective use of information technology. We are recruiting an IT workforce that has both breadth in their ability to collaborate and innovate across disciplines – and depth in specific areas of expertise. This is a fully benefited, full-time Harvard University position that has been funded for 3 years from date of hire. There is the possibility of renewal, contingent on funding, university priorities and satisfactory job performance. Reporting to an Associate Director on the Research Administration and Compliance Systems team, the Senior Business Analyst supports the service delivery of university-wide systems, solutions, and services with a focus on the research administration, research compliance, and research management. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Participate in the planning and facilitation of business requirements sessions such as workshops, meetings, and other user research methods. Develop, document, and deliver user research/feedback sessions to gain insight into user needs and pain points. Coordinate with business partners on timing, testing, business process re-design, documentation, training. Draft systems and reporting specifications and designs detailing the logic, configuration, and security requirements to be implemented. Identify change management requirements, assist in the development of training materials, end user communications, and marketing materials. Develop test plans and test system functionality to ensure enhancements, bug fixes, and patches have corrected identified problems without introducing regression issues. Log, track, and follow bugs through the development life cycle. Serve as a resource to senior management, product managers, and business systems analysts on areas of product and/or business expertise. Collaborate with business systems analysts, product managers, and vendor partners to provide production and reporting support for enterprise applications, including in-depth analysis, troubleshooting, researching, and recommending resolution options to ensure systems remain operational and data integrity is upheld within applications. Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. Benefits: We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package. Work Format: This position is Hybrid (partially onsite/partially remote) with the possibility of fully remote. Travel to campus may be necessary based on business needs and the nature of work and needs to be in accordance with HUIT policy. About Us: Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) is responsible for the strategy, planning, and delivery of information technology across the University. Our mission is to assure Harvard’s leadership in IT.
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67565BRAuto req ID:67565BRJob Code:I0858P IT Business Analysis Prfss IV Department Office Location:USA - MA - Cambridge Business Title:Senior Business AnalystSub-Unit:------------ Salary Grade:058 Time Status:Full-time Union:00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Minimum Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a technical environment or functional experience with grants management or sponsored programs applications or other systems experience. Strong project management, organizational, analytical, collaboration, and communication skills. Background/expertise in financial data. Experience in report and solutions development required including design, testing, implementation, and documentation. Experience in data analysis including experience with SQL and/or data querying/data modeling tools and technologies. Experience with low/no code workflow tools. Additional Qualifications: Experience with custom software projects and applications is strongly preferred. Experience with Oracle Analytics Suite and Oracle APEX a plus. Knowledge of information technology applications, processes, software. Research administration, research compliance, and/or financial management business areas is a plus. Demonstrated team performance skills, service mindset approach, and the ability to act as a trusted advisor. Ability and willingness to learn new technologies. Motivated, self-starter. Strong problem solving, organizational, analytical, data analysis, interpersonal, and facilitation skills. Excellent relationship building skills, especially customer service skills. Must understand basic fundamentals of iterative development, software development processes and procedures; understand incremental delivery and the value of metrics. Advanced desktop application skills including Excel, Word, MS Project, Access, PowerPoint, and Visio. Hands-on experience with ERP, research administration systems, or student information systems preferred. Proven ability to quickly assimilate to new technology and/or applications required. Familiarity with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence) a plus. Position Description: Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) is a community of Information Technology professionals committed to understanding our users and devoted to making it easier for faculty, students, and staff to teach, research, learn, and work through the effective use of information technology. We are recruiting an IT workforce that has both breadth in their ability to collaborate and innovate across disciplines – and depth in specific areas of expertise. This is a fully benefited, full-time Harvard University position that has been funded for 3 years from date of hire. There is the possibility of renewal, contingent on funding, university priorities and satisfactory job performance. Reporting to an Associate Director on the Research Administration and Compliance Systems team, the Senior Business Analyst supports the service delivery of university-wide systems, solutions, and services with a focus on the research administration, research compliance, and research management. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Participate in the planning and facilitation of business requirements sessions such as workshops, meetings, and other user research methods. Develop, document, and deliver user research/feedback sessions to gain insight into user needs and pain points. Coordinate with business partners on timing, testing, business process re-design, documentation, training. Draft systems and reporting specifications and designs detailing the logic, configuration, and security requirements to be implemented. Identify change management requirements, assist in the development of training materials, end user communications, and marketing materials. Develop test plans and test system functionality to ensure enhancements, bug fixes, and patches have corrected identified problems without introducing regression issues. Log, track, and follow bugs through the development life cycle. Serve as a resource to senior management, product managers, and business systems analysts on areas of product and/or business expertise. Collaborate with business systems analysts, product managers, and vendor partners to provide production and reporting support for enterprise applications, including in-depth analysis, troubleshooting, researching, and recommending resolution options to ensure systems remain operational and data integrity is upheld within applications. Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. Benefits: We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package. Work Format: This position is Hybrid (partially onsite/partially remote) with the possibility of fully remote. Travel to campus may be necessary based on business needs and the nature of work and needs to be in accordance with HUIT policy. About Us: Harvard University Information Technology (HUIT) is responsible for the strategy, planning, and delivery of information technology across the University. Our mission is to assure Harvard’s leadership in IT.
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