Associate Application Analyst

Job Description

Virginia Tech is seeking two Associate Application Analyst to joinour Enterprise Systems team supporting either Human Resources Applications or Finance Applications. These teams support, develop,and integrate application software systems and enterprise data thatpower critical university administrative operations. With a strong focus on technology, efficiency, collaboration, and innovation, ourteams deliver solutions that support Human Resources, Payroll,Finance, and the employees who rely on these services everyday.

As an Associate Application Analyst, you will:

• Assist in analyzing business processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement and increased efficiency.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, or Finance stakeholders to support the design, testing, implementation, and maintenance of solutions that solve business challenges.
• Apply developing technical skills to support applications,integrations, reporting, data analysis, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Assist in documenting procedures, processes, and system functionality while ensuring clear communication across stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues across functional and technical teams.
• Work independently while receiving guidance and mentorship from experienced analysts and technical staff.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to build expertise in enterprise applications, business process analysis, systems integration, reporting, and application support while contributing to solutions that advance Virginia Tech's mission.

• Bachelor’s degree, or a combination of education, training, and progressive experience that equates to a Bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to analyzebusiness processes
• Foundational understanding of human resources, payroll, finance,or other administrative business processes, or a demonstratedability to learn new functional areas quickly.
• Familiarity with relational databases and basic knowledge ofSQL
• Effective teamwork and collaboration skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience developing scripts, code, or reports using languages such as Java, Groovy, Python, .NET, PL/SQL, SAS, or SQR

• Exposure to ERP, HRIS, Payroll, Finance, or other enterpriseadministrative systems.
• Exposure to higher education administrative practices,applications, and integrations.
• Exposure to APIs, integrations, or low-code/no-code platforms such as Boomi
• Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle and integration practices
• Exposure to web application frameworks such as Angular or React

4

Exempt:
Not eligible for overtime

Regular

$61,756 – $75,000

40

9/12/2026

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve),Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking ahands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to beleaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout theworld, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College.

The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C.area, the Health Sciences and…