Business Analyst I​/II — Translate Needs into Solutions

Job Title

Business Analyst I/Business Analyst II

Department

IT Project Management

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary Minimum

Level 1 – $62,000
Level 2 – $72,000

Position Salary Maximum

Level 1 – $77,000
Level 2 – $87,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position,education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

Job Description Summary

Miami University seeks an experienced Business Analyst who enjoys working at the intersection of people, process, and technology.

The hiring team may fill this opening with a level 1 or level 2

Business Analyst, determined by education, experience, and demonstrated skills.

The level 1 position is well-suited for someone who is curious,collaborative, and motivated to learn how business needs translate into effective technology solutions. You will work closely with clients and technical teams to understand problems, clarify goals,and help shape practical, well-considered outcomes.

The level 2 position is intended for individuals who already havehands-on experience performing business analysis–type work and areready to operate with greater independence. You will partnerdirectly with clients and delivery teams to clarify needs, evaluate options, and guide initiatives from early concept through implementation.

Both levels support enterprise-wide services and systems that enable student success and university operations.

Job Description

DUTIES:

In support of University strategic and operational initiatives,this role will:

• Lead and facilitate engagement with stakeholders to clarifyobjectives, success measures, and constraints.
• Independently elicit, analyze, and manage requirements acrossmoderately complex initiatives.
• Translate ambiguous or competing needs into clearrecommendations and documented outcomes.
• Act as a primary point of connection between business partners and technical delivery teams.
• Contribute to project planning, prioritization, and deliverydecisions with sound analytical judgment.
• Use process and performance data to informrecommendations.
• Guide testing strategies and validate that delivered solutionsmeet intended business outcomes.
• Proactively identify process improvement opportunities and recommend practical, incremental improvements.

• Bachelor's degree earned by date of hire, AND
• Demonstrated experience performing business analysis–related activities such as requirements elicitation, process analysis,stakeholder coordination, or solution validation, AND
• 1+ year of professional technical experience.

• Bachelor's degree earned by date of hire, AND
• Substantial experience performing business analysis–related activities, including direct engagement with stakeholders,independent requirements analysis, and contribution to solution delivery, AND
• 4+ years of professional technical experience.

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication with bothtechnical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to build trust, facilitate discussion, and work collaboratively across roles and perspectives.
• Analytical thinking and curiosity, with comfort exploringunfamiliar business domains.
• Familiarity with concepts such as process mapping, stakeholderanalysis, and requirements documentation.
• Willingness to learn new tools, methods, and technologies asneeded.
• Experience with common BA and project tools (e.g., ticketing systems, workflow tools, Agile backlogs).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, includingfacilitation of complex discussions.
• Ability to navigate competing priorities and guide stakeholderstoward shared understanding.
• Experience applying business analysis techniques such asprocess modeling, gap analysis, and impact assessment.
• Familiarity with Agile or iterative deliveryenvironments.
• Working knowledge of change management concepts and organizational impact.
• Experience with common…