Job Description

Job Summary
The IT Business Analyst is responsible for defining needs and opportunities and recommends solutions that deliver value to the organization. Collaborates with business and technical teams to define and document product and project requirements. Translates high level business requirements into functional and technical specifications and manages changes to such specifications. Develops and manages the project test plan based on project requirements. Please note that this is not a business analytics position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Analyze problems and opportunities effectively and identify recommended changes that deliver the most value.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand the impact of those changes and create business case.
Facilitate team collaboration with business and technical partners to understand current state processes, identify challenges and opportunities, establish target state processes and determine project requirements and approach.
Build or assist in building test plan based on defined requirements and use cases to ensure project outcome is meeting the project objectives
Assist with User Acceptance Test (UAT) efforts and validation.
Performs other duties as assigned
Job Specific Duties:
Provide business analysis and project management in support of PeopleSoft application development (FCM, HCM, CS/SIS) and ongoing system operations.
Facilitate development of business cases, requirements documents, and functional specifications in coordination with campus partners using SDLC methodologies.
Work with campus partners to establish relationships, streamline processes, and improve workflows.
Develop achievable metrics and tracking for departments.
Please note that this is not a business analytics position.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor degree in one (1) of the following areas: computer technology, business management, management information or computer systems, or related field.
Two (2) years of experience with managing the requirements of lifecycle, assessing project requirements, managing test plans, and developing technical solutions, or six (6) years of any combination of education, experience and training.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification in Business Analysis.
Three (3) or more years as Business Analyst or related work experience.
Experience with Agile and other Project Management methodologies.
Experience with creating statements of work, vendor evaluation, and managing contractor resources.
Experience using Project Management tools such as MS Project, ServiceNow, and SharePoint.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Professional ability to define and solve problems to ensure the underlying root cause is understood by all stakeholders and that solution options address that root cause.
Ability to communicate complex concepts and models using understandable visual representations.
Professional facilitation and presentation skills for all types of engagements.
Professional analytical, conceptual, and visual thinking skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent problem-solving and risk management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills.
Excellent listening and writing skills, good executive presence, verbally articulate.
Values communication in all directions: up, out and down.
Excellent conflict resolution skills facilitating timely decisions when needed.
Lead by example with confidence, a positive attitude, patience, honesty, integrity, and a strong sense of commitment.
Ability to quickly absorbed new and different types of information and modify and adapt existing knowledge to work effectively in rapidly changing and evolving environments.