RIS Senior Business Analyst

RIS Senior Business Analyst Agency

$5,848.00 monthly

College Station, Texas

Staff

Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are:
Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

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We are seeking a RIS Senior Business Analyst to perform complex and specialized Maestro / Research Information Systems (RIS) business analysis support functions, such as troubleshooting, research, user support, training, quality assurance and problem solving.

Salary: $70,176 - $76,321/annually.

• Liaises with client department and IT staff.
• Serves as point of contact for customers and staff with complex questions or requests.
• Assesses client needs through direct interaction and mapping of current and future business processes.
• Identifies opportunities to develop and improve the business through the effective use of technology.

• Collects, analyzes, reviews, documents, and defines RIS system scope based on business needs and requirements.
• Creates detailed functional and technical system specifications.
• Documents current business processes and prepares business and technical requirements for new or existing applications or module functions.

• Participates in the planning and testing of RIS system configuration and maintenance.
• Implements complex patch and upgrade testing.
• Implements complex testing of reports and scripts.

• Develops and presents training for end-users.
• Participates in mentoring, training, and development of other employees.

• Keeps up to date with research administration policies and regulations and how they apply within the system.

Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of related experience in business analysis or research administration.

• Two years of experience with business analysis.
• One year research administration experience.
• Agile project management experience and client relations.
• Knowledge of Research Administration.

Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M…