BUSINESS ANALYST SR

Business Analyst Sr

Arizona State University

Engineering Technical Services

Campus: Tempe

Req Id# 91856BR

Job Description

Join a visionary culture that supports diversity and technology at one of the largest engineering schools in the country.

Engineering Technical Services is seeking a senior business analyst to design software and simplify business processes. 

You will thrive in our environment if you:

·        are a skilled collaborator, communicator, meeting organizer, discussion leader, and creative problem solver;

·        have years of experience following a business analyst framework; and

·        are comfortable working with business leaders, software developers, and other staff members to develop a plan. 

 In this position, you will organize meetings, gather requirements, develop objectives, design systems, plan development, and manage projects. 

Salary Range

$69,600 – $96,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

16-June-2023

Essential Duties

·        Oversee departmental business analysis framework 

·        Lead, train, guide, and collaborate with business analysts 

·        Perform all business analyst functions at expert level 

·        Manage multiple large projects to completion 

·        Lead meetings across business units 

·        Drive and challenge business units toward new processes 

·        Organize and administer analysis-as-a-service program 

·        Create Business Requirements Documents and templates 

·        Define and implement quality assurance best practices 

·        Gather technical requirements 

·        Architect software and systems 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND six (6) years of experience in procedural, management or systems analysis work; OR, any equivalent combination of experience, training, and/ or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

·        Evidence of being certified in business analysis from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) 

·        Evidence of a project management certification 

·        Experience in direct customer service experience (6 years)

·        Experience in collaborating with business analysts, project managers, software developers, and other technical staff (4 years)

·        Experience working directly with business leaders (4 years)

·        Experience in Agile and Waterfall project management frameworks 

·        Experience in performing as a project manager or project lead for more than 10 professional projects

Working Environment

·        Work collaboratively across various departments within Engineering as well as with diverse populations and groups across the University. 

·        Use computers effectively - including inputting, reviewing and retrieving information, extended periods of viewing screen, and using mouse and keyboard 

·        Use critical thinking to make decisions and/or analyze data. 

·        Walks throughout campus for meetings or events, regardless of the weather 

·        Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time 

·        Ability to communicate across functional and non-functional teams to understand business needs and drive solution implementations. 

·        Professionally represent department/program. 

·        Ability to communicate and clearly explain concrete processes and abstract concepts 

·        Ability to perform effectively as a member of a team. 

Department Statement

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is the largest producer of engineering and technical talent in the nation and seeks to deliver a world-class learning experience for our students and to advance research and innovation – all at scale. We value and emphasize inherently interdisciplinary endeavors that leverage the breadth and depth of expertise among our outstanding faculty and have built a unique place for large-scale innovation characterized by foundational excellence and translational impacts. We are an engineering school on the rise at the most innovative university in the country and in the heart of the nation’s fifth largest metropolitan area. The scale of our faculty research interests and interdisciplinary mindset, combined with more than 48 graduate degree programs and 25 undergraduate degree programs, provide the foundation for knowledge generation and collaborative opportunities to advance new ideas.

The Fulton Schools of Engineering, located across ASU’s Tempe and Polytechnic campuses, is comprised of seven schools based on academic programs and research areas. Fulton Engineering has a nationally recognized faculty that conducts research, instructs and mentors students, provides service to engineering, computing and technology professions and creates lasting impacts across local and global communities.

The Fulton Schools of Engineering follows a framework of values designed to distinguish our practice and guide daily decisions in our academic, research, corporate engagement and entrepreneurial endeavors. These values influence how we recognize, reward and communicate our achievements. At the Fulton Schools of Engineering, we:

·        Cultivate excellence. 

·        Deliver innovation that matters. 

·        Encourage bold thinking.

·        Foster a community of learning and collaboration. 

·        Build a foundation for all to be successful.

Working at ASU has outstanding benefits that include: health, dental and vision insurance plans; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities, and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

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