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University of Texas at Dallas

Senior Business Analyst - FMS

University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080


Posting Details

Posting Number:

S05880PPosition Title:

Senior Business Analyst - FMSDepartment:

Shared ServicesSalary Range:

Commensurate with experiencePay Basis:

MonthlyPosition Status:

Regular full-timeLocation:

Multiple LocationsPosting Open Date:

08/16/2024Open Until Filled:

YesDesired Start Date:

09/16/2024Job Summary

Works closely with customers, business analysts, developers and team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions, designing and modifying PeopleSoft modules and building integration to a multitude of ancillary systems to meet user needs and enhance processes. The primary purpose is to maintain application configuration, test, support (issue management, request fulfillment) and provide expert analysis for the PeopleSoft financials applications and related ancillary systems.Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree and 4 years of related experience or associate's degree and 6 years of related experience or high school diploma and 8 years of related experience.Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree with coursework in computing, information systems, accounting or related field and eight to twelve years of progressively responsible PeopleSoft support and analysis experience.Five (5) years of working experience in performing business analyst's functions with proficiency in two or more of the following PeopleSoft modules:Grants Management Billing: Billing Interface, F&A process, Project Costing, OTL & LOC processing Grants, Contracts, Accounts Receivable (AR for Grants and Non-Grant Billing), Related reporting, 3rd party Interfaces for time and effort reporting e.g. eCERT, Cayuse etc.Extensive experience with PS Fluid Interface; Approval framework and work centers.Ability to use requirements to drive the design or review of test cases, process change requests, and manage a project's scope, acceptance, installation and deployment.Higher Education experience.Excellent organizational skills, leadership skills, promote teamwork, problem-solving, and understanding of systems engineering concepts.Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, Project);Solid working knowledge of business analysis and all phases of the application development life cycle specifically business case development, modeling techniques and methods and ability to conduct cost/benefit analysis.Hands-on experience with one or more PeopleSoft applications (Enterprise Portal, HCM, Financials, EPM, and/or CRM); and integrating PeopleSoft with non-PeopleSoft Applications or third-party systems.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong problem-solving skills;Ability to quickly interpret and gather requisite information;Solid work organization and process hand-off skills;Ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization and handle a fast-paced, dynamic environment where competing interests and working multiple priorities is the norm.Responsible for requirements gathering, creating functional specifications, application configuration, conduct system testing, assisting users to create user acceptance test (UAT) test scripts and support UAT.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; including technical writing skills.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

70% Contribute independent subject matter expertise and execution of assigned tasks including:Incident management and resolutionRequest fulfillmentProblem management root cause analysisAssisting with compiling/review business casesPlanning and monitoring, eliciting and organizing business requirementsTranslating and simplifying business requirementsRequirements management and communicationAnalysis of business requirementsDevelopment of detailed test plans and required documentation including but not limited to functional specifications, process flow diagrams, etc.15% Collaborate and share knowledge including:Demonstrating functionality and expertise to educate internal/campus customersDocumenting and sharing tools, tips and knowledge within and across teamsProvide content/develop communication to external end users10% Contribute knowledge and process improvement including:Posting and reviewing with internal/campus customers helpful documentation for SMERecommendations for process/procedure improvementsProject management5% Other functions as assigned.Physical Demands and Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions.Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.Some travel may be required.Uses standard office equipment.Requires occasional evening or weekend hours.Additional Information

Position location will be discussed during the interview process. Location can be Fort Worth, TX or Richardson, TX.Hybrid remote work environment available. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement is required upon employment.Must have the ability to be on Richardson campus with 48 hours of notice.Important Message

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

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