Job Information
The University Of Texas At Dallas Business Analyst II-FMS in Dallas, Texas
Posting Number: S05524P
Department: Shared Services
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Pay Basis: Monthly
Position Status: Regular full-time
Location: Multiple Locations
Job Description:
Works closely with customers, business analysts, developers and team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions, designing and modifying PeopleSoft modules and building integration to a multitude of ancillary systems to meet user needs and enhance processes. The primary purpose is to maintain application configuration, test, support (issue management, request fulfillment) and provide expert analysis for the PeopleSoft financials applications and related ancillary systems.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience or associate’s degree and 4 years of related experience or high school diploma and 6 years of related experience.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in computing, information systems, accounting or related field and five to eight years of progressively responsible PeopleSoft support and analysis experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Minimum two years to five years working experience in performing business analyst functions with proficiency in two or more modules/areas in the following areas or tracks:
Grants Management: Grants, Contracts, Project Costing, Accounts Receivable (AR for Grants and Non-Grant Billing), Billing Related reporting, 3rd party Interfaces (eCert), Cayuse
Experience with hospital/clinical operations
Extensive experience with PeopleSoft Fluid Interface; Approval framework and work centers
Ability to use requirements to drive the design or review of test cases, process change requests, and manage a project’s scope, acceptance, installation and deployment
Solid working knowledge of all phases of the application development life cycle specifically business case development, modeling techniques and methods and ability to conduct cost/benefit analysis
Strong working knowledge of data and table structures to develop complex queries online and via SQL Application Designer
Hands-on experience with one or more PeopleSoft applications with emphasis in Financials (Campus Solutions, Portal/Interaction Hub, Human Capital Management) and integrating PeopleSoft with non -PeopleSoft Applications or third-party systems such as Jaggaer, CONCUR , TouchNet and similar Student and other financial systems
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to quickly interpret and gather requisite information
Solid work organization and process hand-off skills
Ability to work well with people in all levels of the organization and handle a fast paced, dynamic environment where competing interests and working multiple priorities is the norm
Responsible for requirements gathering, creating functional specifications, application configuration, conduct system testing, assisting users to create user acceptance test ( UAT ) test scripts and support UAT
Excellent organizational skills, leadership skills, promote teamwork, problem-solving, and understanding of systems engineering concepts
Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, Project)
Strong skills with operating STAT , Phire, Cherwell or any change management and incident management system
Working knowledge using Cherwell & Service Now (Incident and Problem Management, Request Fulfillment, Change Management or other ITSM systems
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; including technical writing skills
Important Message:
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE , including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator (ADACoordinator@utdallas.edu) . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator (TitleIXCoordinator@utdallas.edu) .