Job Description

Job TitleRIS Senior Business Analyst

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Research Info Systems Service Department

Proposed Minimum Salary$5,848.00 monthly

Job LocationCollege Station, Texas

Job TypeStaff

Job Description

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.

Who We Are

The Division of Research is committed to a truly comprehensive university where students, researchers, and inventors bring scholarship and innovation to bear for the benefit of the community, the state, and the nation. Texas A&M’s research creates new knowledge that provides basic, fundamental, and applied contributions resulting, in many cases, in economic benefits to the state, nation and world. For more information, please visit: https://research.tamu.edu/

What We Want

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.

What You Need to Know

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

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Essential Duties/Tasks

System Liaison and Client Interaction

• 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.

System Design and Business Requirements

• 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.

System Testing and Maintenance

• 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.

Staff Training and Development

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

Policy and Regulation Compliance

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

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Why Texas A&M University?

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 contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.