Business Systems Analysis, Sr. Analyst
The University of Chicago

Department
BSD BIS - Architectural Services

About the Department
The IT department is structured to provide innovative and scalable solutions that address the dynamic and evolving business needs of the organization. It focuses on application development and management, data warehousing and database administration, and business intelligence and analysis.

Job Summary
The business systems analyst will provide application support and administration for applications in BSDIS serving the division.

Responsibilities

• Function as the product manager for theCTMSapplication.
  
• Understand and provide recommendations for application set up to align with organizational goals.
  
• Collaborate with end users, technical support, key stakeholders and organizational leadership.
  
• Work with internal resources or Advarra, where appropriate, to ensureCTMSissues are resolved in a timely manner.
  
• Provide support to application end users.
  
• Coordinate the evaluation of upgrades on the test environment and provide feedback to Advarra product support regarding the new functionality.
  
• Articulate to functional area experts how the upgrades toCTMSmay affect current policies and procedures.
  
• Serve as the organizational representative to Advarra and the Onsemble Community.
  
• Implement metrics to trackCTMSadoption and present metrics to organizational leadership.
  
• Identify requirements and develop reports to meet organizational reporting needs.
  
• Document business needs and prioritize product enhancements and requirements to Advarra product support.
  
• Participate in data migration-related activities (if in scope).
  
• With moderate direction from others, conducts business process analyses, needs assessments, and preliminary cost/benefits analyses. Uses basic understanding of applicable business processes, systems, and industry requirements.
  
• Implements functional, system, and program specifications. Assists in revising existing system logic difficulties as necessary, under the direction of more experienced colleagues.
  
• Supports the IT development group in building new systems and enhance existing systems. Assists in coding, testing, debugging, and implementing software solutions. Prepares documentation on system enhancements and/or alternatives.
  
• Administers new IT developments, keeps up with evolving business requirements, and uses knowledge of University systems to recommend appropriate systems alternatives and/or enhancements to current systems.
  
• Performs other related work as needed.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Clinical research experience.
  
• Familiarity with online database systems.
  

Preferred Competencies

• Detail-oriented professional who can quickly adapt to a variety of situations.
  

Working Conditions

• Office Environment.
  

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
  
• Cover Letter (preferred)
  

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
Information Technology

Role Impact
Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type
Salary

FLSA Status
Exempt

Pay Range
$71,000.00 - $102,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

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