University of South Carolina is hiring a PS Finance Sr Business Analyst. The role involves providing application support and solutions for the Oracle PeopleSoft Financials enterprise application and its integration with other systems. The position includes production support, leading design and implementation of special projects, and providing training and documentation support for PeopleSoft programs.
Highlights
Provide production incident triage and problem analysis for the PeopleSoft system.
Lead the design and implementation of application modifications and system upgrades.
Document and communicate PeopleSoft business processes and changes.
5+ years experience in a business analyst role with strong SQL skills required.
Experience with PeopleSoft Financials v9.2 preferred.
Salary range: $95,954-$143,931.
Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 4+ years of experience.
Professional development and growth opportunities provided.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by July 25, 2025
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Logo | Posting Number | STA00458PO25 Job Family | Information Technology Job Function | IT Business Systems Analysis USC Market Title | IT Business Analyst Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133277 Job Level | P4 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) | PS Finance Sr Business Analyst Campus | Columbia Work County | Richland College/Division | Division of Information Technology Department | IT Enterprise Applications State Pay Band | 9 Approved Starting Salary | $95,954 Advertised Salary Range | $95,954-$143,931 Location of Vacancy | Part/Full Time | Full Time Hours per Week | 37.5 Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months Job Search Category | Information Technology
About USC
About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | Sr PeopleSoft Finance Business Analyst
Are you looking for an opportunity to work as an IT professional in the ever-evolving world of higher education? Does the prospect of designing and implementing customer-centric IT solutions in concert with strategic goals and initiatives excite you? Are you seeking opportunities to leverage your experience with proven enterprise applications to improve and expand the operational efficiencies of a complex organization? Are you a PeopleSoft professional looking for a new challenge in a positive and rewarding workplace? · So, what’s day-to-day?You will: Work on modern enterprise application solutions. Work with a dynamic team of IT Business Analysts. Design quality solutions using proven modern technologies. Participate in and lead important strategic projects and activities. Continually improve and expand technical and business skills in the service of university stakeholders and customers. “An ideal candidate for this job will have 5 or more years of experience in a business analyst role supporting Accounts Payable, Expenses, and Treasury modules within PeopleSoft FSCM v9.2 and exhibit strong SQL skills and knowledge of application configurations, transaction processing, and underlying data relationships.”
PerksDowntown Location: Enjoy working in the heart of Columbia, SC, with easy access to vibrant city life, dining, and cultural events. Energetic Leadership: Thrive under the guidance of an energetic and innovative leadership team dedicated to transforming IT at USC, making your role impactful and exciting. Incredible Benefits You Will Not Find Elsewhere: Over 30 paid days off, paid tuition, state benefits, state retirement, and more! Professional Development: We take investing back in you seriously! We offer generous professional development opportunities throughout each year. Love Where You Work: You can take incredible pride in working for South Carolina’s flagship university. The Best Part: Oh, and did we mention we have an AWESOME Team? If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply today!
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials | Preferred Qualifications | Prefer at least 5 years business analyst experience. Preferred related areas include, but are not limited to Accounting, Finance, Business, Purchasing, or Information Technology. PeopleSoft Financials 9.x or higher application support experience. Experience creating PeopleSoft Queries and nVision reports. Phire release management application support experience preferred, but not required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Extensive knowledge of capabilities, techniques, and intricacies of enterprise resource planning (ERP) information systems – including deep knowledge of at least one of the following area: General Ledger, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Contracts, Grants Management, Projects, or Banking. Ability to understand and carry out complex technical analysis, instructions and requests. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner – including creating and giving presentations. Ability to work effectively with users, vendors, and IT personnel. Ability to identify and resolve problems. Ability to plan, direct, instruct, and review the work of technical personnel. Ability to lead complex technical projects. Extensive knowledge of technical documentation. Working knowledge of information system software, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software as well as basic PC applications and operations – including Word, Excel and other MS Office products. Project management skills. Occasional work at other than normal times may be required based on production support responsibilities and other duties as assigned from time-to-time. Identification of and adherence to IT best practices and standard operating procedures for program management are important; however, flexibility in meeting the needs of customers is also a key consideration.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Provide FSCM production incident triage/resolution as well as problem analysis/resolution support (tier 2) for assigned modules. Collaborate with the Program Manager & Division of Administration & Finance central staff to review/maintain operational & service level metrics for trends, patterns, prioritization, improvements, & training needs. Build ad-hoc PeopleSoft queries to support customers and end-users. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 35Job Duty | Performs highly complex FSCM process analysis, design, and simulation across multiple platforms and/or across functions in business areas. Identifies current processes and procedures that are candidates for improvement and leads the creation of future configurations that lead to gains in efficiency and cost savings. Leads the definition of system scope and objectives based on user-defined needs. Leads and prepares detailed functional specifications. Documents PeopleSoft business processes, testing scenarios/scripts, related training content, job aids, and end-user communications. Directs the design and implementation of multiple internal or external program/projects that are complex in nature. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Serve as lead subject matter expert for assigned PeopleSoft modules – available to assist FSCM functional stakeholders, business analyst peers & technical teams with highly technical content, processes and procedures. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Participate with peers, Program Manager, and other Division of Administration & Finance managers in continual process improvement of standards/processes for production support, incident management, change management, testing, and upgrades. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Utilizing industry standard program management methodologies, serve as PeopleSoft business analyst on mid-size to large projects. Serve as a contact for vendor partnerships facilitating meetings & evaluating vendor proposals. Facilitate inter/intra departmental tasks, meetings & communication. Mentor team members to enhance business analyst skills. Participate in regular production support, incident management, release management, change management, SME, & user group meetings. Provides estimates on the amount of analysis effort based on requirements. Reports to management on status of projects. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 10
Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 Desired Start Date | 08/18/2025 Job Open Date | 06/10/2025 Job Close Date | 07/25/2025 Open Until Filled | No Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by July 25, 2025
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/188804 EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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