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Application Analyst
Virginia Jobs, Blacksburg, Virginia, us, 24062
Job Description
The Controller's Office provides the tools, resources, and expertise to support the complex and highly regulated financial operations of the university.With a strong focus on technology, efficiency, and collaboration the Controller's Office is a vital leader in the continued evolution of administrative operations to best support Virginia Tech's world class faculty and students. Join the Controller's Office and come be a part of the evolution!
As an Application Analyst, you will:• Analyze current financial reports for potential improvement or enhancements, allowing them to be more useful and adaptable to future technology changes;• Convert existing reports on legacy technology to more modern technology to continue to offer useful information to constituents using fully supported and more flexible technologies;• Consult on data content and structure improvements;• Other similar projects, as assigned
Reasons to apply today:• Free tuition benefits at Virginia Tech• Engagement in personal, professional and community outreach activities• Formal employee award and recognition program• Exponential learning opportunities• Generous leave with paid 13 holidays and 12 personal days annually• Comprehensive and affordable health benefits• Work-life balance• Supportive and friendly team in a professional work environment• Paid continuing professional education• Bonus payments for professional certifications and completing accredited degree programs
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in technology, Computer Science, Business Information Technology or related field and/or an equivalent level of training and experience• Significant experience in software development• Significant understanding of Microstrategy BI tool or similar system, including developing custom reports and dashboards• Experience implementing processes improvements in a financial setting• Demonstrated experience working with query tools, SAS, SQL, UNIX and/or Access
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Finance systems such as Banner Finance.• Master's degree in technology, Computer Science, Business Information Technology or related field.• Experience with Virginia Tech's financial data both in content and structure.
Pay Band
4
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$36/hr
Review Date
9/5/2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Marisela Garzaat garza87@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
The Controller's Office provides the tools, resources, and expertise to support the complex and highly regulated financial operations of the university.With a strong focus on technology, efficiency, and collaboration the Controller's Office is a vital leader in the continued evolution of administrative operations to best support Virginia Tech's world class faculty and students. Join the Controller's Office and come be a part of the evolution!
As an Application Analyst, you will:• Analyze current financial reports for potential improvement or enhancements, allowing them to be more useful and adaptable to future technology changes;• Convert existing reports on legacy technology to more modern technology to continue to offer useful information to constituents using fully supported and more flexible technologies;• Consult on data content and structure improvements;• Other similar projects, as assigned
Reasons to apply today:• Free tuition benefits at Virginia Tech• Engagement in personal, professional and community outreach activities• Formal employee award and recognition program• Exponential learning opportunities• Generous leave with paid 13 holidays and 12 personal days annually• Comprehensive and affordable health benefits• Work-life balance• Supportive and friendly team in a professional work environment• Paid continuing professional education• Bonus payments for professional certifications and completing accredited degree programs
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in technology, Computer Science, Business Information Technology or related field and/or an equivalent level of training and experience• Significant experience in software development• Significant understanding of Microstrategy BI tool or similar system, including developing custom reports and dashboards• Experience implementing processes improvements in a financial setting• Demonstrated experience working with query tools, SAS, SQL, UNIX and/or Access
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Finance systems such as Banner Finance.• Master's degree in technology, Computer Science, Business Information Technology or related field.• Experience with Virginia Tech's financial data both in content and structure.
Pay Band
4
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$36/hr
Review Date
9/5/2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Marisela Garzaat garza87@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.