RIS Senior Business Analyst

Job Title
RIS Senior Business Analyst
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Research Info Systems Service Department
Proposed Minimum Salary
$5,848.00 monthly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
The Division of Research is committed to a truly comprehensive university where students, researchers, and inventors bring scholarship and innovation to bear for the benefit of the community, the state, and the nation. Texas A&M’s research creates new knowledge that provides basic, fundamental, and applied contributions resulting, in many cases, in economic benefits to the state, nation and world. For more information, please visit: https://research.tamu.edu/
What We Want
We are seeking a RIS Senior Business Analyst to perform complex and specialized Maestro / Research Information Systems (RIS) business analysis support functions, such as troubleshooting, research, user support, training, quality assurance and problem solving.
What You Need to Know
Salary: $70,176 - $76,321/annually.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Essential Duties/Tasks
System Liaison and Client Interaction
Liaises with client department and IT staff.
Serves as point of contact for customers and staff with complex questions or requests.
Assesses client needs through direct interaction and mapping of current and future business processes.
Identifies opportunities to develop and improve the business through the effective use of technology.
System Design and Business Requirements
Collects, analyzes, reviews, documents, and defines RIS system scope based on business needs and requirements.
Creates detailed functional and technical system specifications.
Documents current business processes and prepares business and technical requirements for new or existing applications or module functions.
System Testing and Maintenance
Participates in the planning and testing of RIS system configuration and maintenance.
Implements complex patch and upgrade testing.
Implements complex testing of reports and scripts.
Staff Training and Development
Develops and presents training for end-users.
Participates in mentoring, training, and development of other employees.
Policy and Regulation Compliance
Keeps up to date with research administration policies and regulations and how they apply within the system.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of related experience in business analysis or research administration.
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of experience with business analysis.
One year research administration experience.
Agile project management experience and client relations.
Knowledge of Research Administration.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
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