Job Title

IT Business Analyst III

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

Enterprise Data Warehouse

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 11 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary:

C ommensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

The IT Business Analyst III, under direction, serves as technical lead for a specific business analysis project or service. Provides technical oversight for the application of and compliance with technical standards. Coordinates the technical activities of a systems analysis team. Completes reports and summaries for management and users including project status reports, problem reports, and progress summaries.

Responsibilities:- Provide staff and users with technical support and assistance solving business and data processing problems leveraging data report applications.- Looking for opportunities to develop and improve the business through effective use of technology.

• Coordinates and manages training and documentation for end-users.- Troubleshoot issues with data and reporting applications.- Develops plans for testing system configuration and maintenance.- Monitors testing of reports and scripts.- Collaborates with project leaders to develop work plans and time schedules for projects including outlining phases, identifying personnel, and computing equipment requirements.- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to the job.Education and Experience:-Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or management information systems or equivalent combination of education and experience.-Five years of experience in business or systems analyst developing and support business reporting solutions and processes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Knowledge of project management, mentoring, negotiation skills, basic vendor relations, advanced client relations skills, proposal writing, business acumen, persuasive communication, team leadership skills, and quality assurance methodologies.- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

  Other Requirements:

  Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.