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Arizona State University is hiring a Business Analyst Associate. The role involves partnering with the Business Analyst to act as a liaison between business areas and technology teams, gathering and documenting user requirements, assisting in test plan development, and supporting the build and deployment of technology solutions. The associate helps manage projects, communicates across teams, and supports end-users to ensure solutions meet business needs effectively.

Highlights

Assist in gathering information, drafting requirement specifications, and reviewing them with stakeholders.
Develop and execute test plans in collaboration with technical teams during solution implementation.
Support project management by monitoring implementation plans and project issues.
Facilitate decision-making by communicating across project teams and functional areas.
Collect end user requirements through interviews, meetings, surveys, and other analysis methods.
Maintain strong knowledge of data sources and assist in creating queries and applications.
Support security design by researching and presenting PS security roles/permissions for HRIS users.
Required qualifications: bachelor's degree plus three years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Desired skills include experience with SaaS applications, business process documentation, functional specifications, integration testing, and proficiency with ServiceNow, Workday, WebTMA, SQL, and relational databases.
Compensation offered is $55,000 annually.

Business Analyst Associate Full Description

Job Profile:Business and Data Analyst 2

Job Family:Business and Data Analytics

Time Type:Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:$55,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

In conjunction with Business Analyst, serves as a liaison between a business area and technology team; assists with review, analysis, implementation, and evaluation of business systems and user needs for a core functional area. Gathers information and drafts requirement specifications, helps develop and execute test plans and assists technical staff build and deploy technology solution.

Salary: $55,000 annually.

Essential Duties:

Gathers information, drafts requirement specifications and reviews draft with requestor(s) to ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation. Assists develop and execute test plans; works closely and in conjunction with technical staff during build and implementation of technology solution to ensure compliance with requested outcome(s). Assists with management of projects for a core functional area by monitoring implementation plans and projects issues to help ensure completion of all project tasks in a timely manner. Works closely and in conjunction with Business Analyst to facilitate decision-making by communicating across project teams and/or functional areas. Collects and/or documents end user requirements utilizing a variety of methods including, but not limited to: interviews, requirement gathering meetings, surveys, document analysis, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, and workflow analysis to ensure thorough understanding and documentation of all aspects associated with request. Researches and presents appropriate project methods, standards, and processes designed to enhance/increase efficiency and accuracy while reducing total cost of ownership. Works closely with Business Analyst to consult with customers in order to gather project requirements and potential system design to best address business needs; provides information to project and/or development team(s) to ensure project meets customers' needs. Maintains strong knowledge of structure and location of various available data sources to assist in creation of queries and applications utilizing that data. In conjunction with Business Analyst, serves as liaison between functional project team and technology support organization to ensure timely, complete and accurate communication of status. In conjunction with Business Analyst, researches, identifies and presents PS security roles/permission lists specific to HRIS users; assists in security design. Assists with development and review of written process documentation to ensure availability and usability of materials for reference by targeted user population(s). Provides input on application testing design and coordinates performance of tests; identifies and secures appropriate test environment to ensure adequate scenarios, timing and error correction for achievement of established completion date. Provides support to end-users through on-call assistance and problem resolution as needed.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in using analytical and problem solving abilities leading to problem resolution.
Evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills.
Experience documenting and mapping business processes.
Experience in business systems analysis with SaaS applications
Experience in a Higher Education environment.
Experience writing functional specifications for system modifications.
Experience in requirements gathering, documenting, and testing integrations between multiple systems, databases, etc.
Experience creating test plans, planning and conducting Unit and System testing and coordinating User Acceptance testing.
Experience with ServiceNow, Workday, WebTMA.
Demonstrated knowledge of relational databases and tables structures.
Experience with SQL and proficient in writing queries and reports.

Working Environment:

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse (75%); frequently required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work (25%) Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions. Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals. This position receives regular review of objectives.

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU Business and Finance Information Technology Department will not be a sponsor for this position.

Department Statement: Business and Finance Information Technology (BFIT) supports the university community in a professional and customer-focused manner by effective problem resolution and development of innovative solutions to meet ASU business requirements.

Driving Requirement:Driving is not required for this position.

Location:Campus: Tempe

Funding:No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$18705.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

Cover letter
Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact HR Talent Acquisition before the posting close date to request edits.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

Relocation Assistance - For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources.

Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

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