SPF Technology Solutions Analyst
Listed on 2026-11-04
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IT/Tech
IT Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Systems Analyst, Business Systems & Technology Analysis
SPF Technology Solutions Analyst
Job no: 562193
Work type:
Staff
Location:
Northern California:
Humboldt
Categories:
Bargaining Unit:
Unit 9 - CSUEU
- Technical Support Services, Appointment Type:
Probationary, Time Basis:
Full Time, Job Search Category/Discipline:
Information Systems &Technology, Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac):
Telecommute eligible(work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)
Information Technology Services
Job # 562193
Close Date:
November 3rd, 2026
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Position Summary:
Reporting to the ITS Director of Business Operations & Resource Planning, this position provides dedicated ITS support for the Sponsored Programs Foundation (SPF) by managing and advancing SPF'ssoftware ecosystem, ensuring compatibility and compliance with campus systems and policies, and improving efficiency through the procurement and implementation of strategic technology solutions.
This position streamlines SPF's software acquisition, integration,and reporting environment while reducing dependency on general ITSresources. It ensures SPF has access to dedicated expertise toalign technology initiatives with grant and contract administrationneeds and campus IT standards.
This recruitment may be filled at the Business Systems Analyst IIor Business Systems Analyst III level. The Level III positionindependently leads significant or complex SPF technology initiatives under the ITS Director's general direction, with accountability for delivery within scope, budget, and timeline.
Key Responsibilities:
Level II- Systems Liaison and Subject Matter Expertise(25%)
- Serve as a dedicated liaison for procurement, implementation,maintenance, enhancements, issue resolution, and relatedcoordination between SPF, ITS, vendors, and campus partners.
- Act as subject matter expert on SPF's software environment,integrations, and change management.
- Communicate process changes, system impacts, and implementationconsiderations to ITS and SPF stakeholders, and develop support materials and documentation for adopted solutions.
- Support and facilitate ITS collaboration on SPF special projects involving data, systems, applications, and reporting tools.
- For more complex initiatives, remain responsible for assigned work while seeking more direct guidance, direction, ordecision-making as needed.
- Needs Assessment and Business Process Analysis(20%)
- Identify SPF's evolving software needs as the organizationcontinues to grow, by evaluating operational workflows, budgeting and reporting needs, and system pain points.
- Gather and document functional requirements for software solutions to support grant and contract management, reporting, and financial operations.
- Systems Research, Benchmarking, and Solution Evaluation (20%)
- Research solutions used by other CSU auxiliaries or similarexternal organizations to identify best-fit systems compatible withSPF's business processes.
- Evaluate product capabilities, limitations, and implementationconsiderations for reporting, budgeting, accounts-payable, andother software solutions that support grant and contract management requirements.
- Assess proposed…
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