Senior Business Analyst/Consultant
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
Full-time
Information Services / Technology (IT)
Posted on May 22, 2024
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Senior Business Analyst/Consultant*
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
7
Level
5
Department
Portfolio Management Office
Job Purpose
Senior Business Analyst/Consultant performs independent, highly complex business systems process analysis and design, finds opportunities for growth, analyzes needs, and recommends solutions which improve efficiency, accuracy, and provides cost savings.
Serves as the primary liaison and advocate between business stakeholders and relevant Information Technology (IT) teams at the College of Charleston.
Minimum Requirements
A bachelor's degree in computer science or other applicable discipline and experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
Experience in higher education is preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experienced knowledge of capabilities, techniques, and intricacies of information systems. Ability to understand and carry out complex technical instructions and requests. Moderately complex to complex ability to analyze and reduce to logical order complex technical data. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to work effectively with users, vendors, and other IT personnel. Ability to identify and resolve problems. Ability to provide status reports and other technical reports in a clear and concise manner. Ability to lead technical projects. Extensive knowledge of technical documentation. May need project management skills.
Extensive working knowledge of Business Analysis Body of Knowledge ( BABOK) principles. Preference will be given to candidates who have been issued professional certificates from the Project Management Institute ( PMI), International Institute of Business Analysis ( IIBA), or other like professional organizations.
An extensive knowledge of higher education business processes and applications is a plus.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
*This position is eligible for full-time or part-time telecommuting.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary
*$66,821 - $90,000
Posting Date
05/21/2024
Closing Date
06/03/2024
Benefits
No
Posting Number
2024078
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15491
Job Duties
Job Duties
Activity
OPERATIONS: Consults with clients and provides solutions for routine problems. Leads the determination of the technical feasibility of solutions and objectives based on user defined needs.
Provides estimates on the amount of analysis and development effort needed based on requirements.
Assist subject matter experts associated with functional and technical content, processes and procedures. Translate business requirements into detailed specifications to support system modifications and development with internal and external developers.
Leads the analysis of and revisions for existing system logic difficulties.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
30
Activity
PROCESS RE- ENGINEERING & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Performs highly complex systems process analysis and design across multiple platforms and/or across functions in business areas.
Leads the identification of current processes and procedures which are candidates for improvement.
Leads development of innovative IT solutions for risky and demanding business situations. Drives recommendations towards the development of new tools/solutions.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
20
Activity
INTERNAL: Special project assignments within the Portfolio Management Office or IT department, task force participation, or additional related departmental or College-wide efforts.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
10
Activity
PROJECTS: Performs business analysis on a variety of projects involving information technology. On project(s), works with both IT and business unit stakeholders to ensure existing systems/processes are understood and analyzed for potential innovations and efficiencies. Ensures effective and creative solution implementation with project team.
Completes comprehensive documentation (i.e., needs analysis, business case, feasibility analysis, etc.) of requirements and functional design towards the acquisition, procurement, or development of new tools/solutions.
Provides estimates on the amount of analysis and development effort needed based on requirements.
Assists in reporting to management on status of projects.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
30
Activity
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Develop a deep knowledge of the business partner's business unit and build positive relationships, both horizontally and vertically.
Educate business partners about processes, roles, and capabilities.
Partner with business leadership to plan new joint initiatives, evaluate proposals, and determine how they fit into business capability roadmaps and priorities.
Focus on business value rather than solutions to develop ideas, including digital awareness, risk assessments, business continuity, and business capability requirements.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
10
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Internal Title
Senior Business Analyst/Consultant*
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
7
Level
5
Department
Portfolio Management Office
Job Purpose
Senior Business Analyst/Consultant performs independent, highly complex business systems process analysis and design, finds opportunities for growth, analyzes needs, and recommends solutions which improve efficiency, accuracy, and provides cost savings.
Serves as the primary liaison and advocate between business stakeholders and relevant Information Technology (IT) teams at the College of Charleston.
Minimum Requirements
A bachelor's degree in computer science or other applicable discipline and experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
Experience in higher education is preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experienced knowledge of capabilities, techniques, and intricacies of information systems. Ability to understand and carry out complex technical instructions and requests. Moderately complex to complex ability to analyze and reduce to logical order complex technical data. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to work effectively with users, vendors, and other IT personnel. Ability to identify and resolve problems. Ability to provide status reports and other technical reports in a clear and concise manner. Ability to lead technical projects. Extensive knowledge of technical documentation. May need project management skills.
Extensive working knowledge of Business Analysis Body of Knowledge ( BABOK) principles. Preference will be given to candidates who have been issued professional certificates from the Project Management Institute ( PMI), International Institute of Business Analysis ( IIBA), or other like professional organizations.
An extensive knowledge of higher education business processes and applications is a plus.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
*This position is eligible for full-time or part-time telecommuting.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary
*$66,821 - $90,000
Posting Date
05/21/2024
Closing Date
06/03/2024
Benefits
- Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
- Life Insurance
- Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
- Retirement
- Long Term Disability
- Paid Holidays
- Free CARTA Bus Service
- Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Full Benefits Package – Click Here
No
Posting Number
2024078
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15491
Job Duties
Job Duties
Activity
OPERATIONS: Consults with clients and provides solutions for routine problems. Leads the determination of the technical feasibility of solutions and objectives based on user defined needs.
Provides estimates on the amount of analysis and development effort needed based on requirements.
Assist subject matter experts associated with functional and technical content, processes and procedures. Translate business requirements into detailed specifications to support system modifications and development with internal and external developers.
Leads the analysis of and revisions for existing system logic difficulties.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
30
Activity
PROCESS RE- ENGINEERING & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Performs highly complex systems process analysis and design across multiple platforms and/or across functions in business areas.
Leads the identification of current processes and procedures which are candidates for improvement.
Leads development of innovative IT solutions for risky and demanding business situations. Drives recommendations towards the development of new tools/solutions.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
20
Activity
INTERNAL: Special project assignments within the Portfolio Management Office or IT department, task force participation, or additional related departmental or College-wide efforts.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
10
Activity
PROJECTS: Performs business analysis on a variety of projects involving information technology. On project(s), works with both IT and business unit stakeholders to ensure existing systems/processes are understood and analyzed for potential innovations and efficiencies. Ensures effective and creative solution implementation with project team.
Completes comprehensive documentation (i.e., needs analysis, business case, feasibility analysis, etc.) of requirements and functional design towards the acquisition, procurement, or development of new tools/solutions.
Provides estimates on the amount of analysis and development effort needed based on requirements.
Assists in reporting to management on status of projects.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
30
Activity
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Develop a deep knowledge of the business partner's business unit and build positive relationships, both horizontally and vertically.
Educate business partners about processes, roles, and capabilities.
Partner with business leadership to plan new joint initiatives, evaluate proposals, and determine how they fit into business capability roadmaps and priorities.
Focus on business value rather than solutions to develop ideas, including digital awareness, risk assessments, business continuity, and business capability requirements.
Essential or Marginal
Essential
Percent of Time
10
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- CofC - Alumni Career Services
- College of Charleston Website
- Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs
- Indeed.com
- Internal Job Posting
- jbcjobs (Joint Base Charleston Military & Family Readiness)
- Job Fair
- Monster.com
- Personal Referral
- Post and Courier
- Public Job Posting
- SC Government Website (Neogov)
- SC Works (SC Department of Employment and Workforce)
- Word of mouth
- Other
- LGBT.net
- The Society for College and University Planning
- DiversityJobs.com (Circa)
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter / Letter of Application
- Reference List
- Writing Sample
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Unofficial Undergraduate Transcripts
- Sample Publication 1
- Other Document
- Other Document 2
- Form DD 214
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