System Business Data Analyst

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University of South Carolina is hiring a System Business Data Analyst. The role involves administering PeopleSoft technical support for Purchasing, developing systemwide data standards, documenting procedures, and maintaining the department's web presence. The analyst also acts as the first-level support for PeopleSoft administration within the Purchasing Department and performs special procurement-related projects.

Highlights

Administers technical support and acts as PeopleSoft administrator for the Purchasing Department.
Develops data standards, documents procedures, and maintains the Purchasing Department web presence.
Analyzes business user needs and translates them into functional specifications.
Coordinates with PeopleSoft technical support and the Controller's Office to resolve system and purchasing issues.
Requires proficiency in PeopleSoft and Microsoft Office applications including MS Access and Excel.
Minimum qualification: bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 1 year of related experience or equivalent combination of education, certification, and training.
Preferred experience includes 5 years in procurement or supply, strong decision-making skills, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Position offers full-time employment with a salary range of $54,165 to $81,247 annually and standard USC office hours with flexible scheduling.
Department served: Division of Administration and Finance, DAF Purchasing and Central Supply.
Benefits include health and life insurance, retirement plans, paid tuition, annual and sick leave, paid holidays, parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

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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 January 5, 2026.

This posting is a re-advertisement. Applications previously submitted are still being considered. Previous applicants do no need to reapply.

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

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Posting Number	STA00804PO25
Job Family	Information Technology
Job Function	Business Data Analysis
USC Market Title	IT Business Data Analyst
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133168
Job Level	P1 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)	System Business Data Analyst
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	Division of Administration and Finance
Department	DAF Purchasing and Central Supply
State Pay Band	6
Approved Starting Salary	$54,165
Advertised Salary Range	$54,165 $67,707 $81,247
Location of Vacancy	Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	USC’s standard office hours are 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	Other Professional

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.
Veterans' Preference Statement	The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

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.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

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	Administers the technical support of PeopleSoft for Purchasing. Develops data standards and documents procedures systemwide. Serves as the first level staff for the administration of PeopleSoft in the Purchasing Department. Responsible for maintaining and updating the web presence for department.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 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	Bachelor’s degree and 5 years procurement or supply experience. Must have the ability to work under minimum or limited supervision. Must be able to make sound decisions under stressful conditions.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Capable of working harmoniously with a diverse group of people. Good analytical ability and decision making skills.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Gathers, compiles, and synthesizes information for technology processes or systems for the Purchasing Department. Makes recommendations or assists in making recommendations or development or enhancement of existing management system, Peoplesoft. Analyzes business user needs to assess technical feasibility and solutions to assist the internal department as well as business community. Translates business requirements into functional specifications.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Assists with development of technical designs, specifications, and options for technical solutions for the Purchasing Department. Assists with analyzing current processes and procedures to create future configurations which lead to gains in efficiency and cost savings to the University. May serve as a subject matter expert associated with content, processes, and procedures related to the current management system, Peoplesoft.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Represents the Purchasing Department in any technical support meetings; coordinates with PeopleSoft technical support to troubleshoot and resolve issues with the PeopleSoft system. Acts as liaison with the Controller’s Office for any required corrections, i.e. assets, cost centers; ensures that any match exceptions related to Purchasing are investigated and successfully resolved.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Designated as the PeopleSoft administrator for Purchasing; provides technical consulting and training to end users; develops processes related to PeopleSoft administration for Business Managers; identifies and implements contracts for punch-out capabilities in PeopleSoft.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	40

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	Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	11/03/2025
Job Open Date	10/07/2025
Job Close Date	01/05/2026
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 January 5, 2026. *This posting is a re-advertisement. Applications previously submitted are still being considered. Previous applicants do no need to reapply.* 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/195823
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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have the ability to provide effective customer service, establish working relationships with all customers and vendors; and to communicate effectively?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have established quantitative research skills, expertise in analysis of data, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work independently and with collaborators?
- Yes
- No
* Provide details about your experience in MS Office and developing and utilizing forms in MS Access and spreadsheets in MS Excel to provide solutions to load, maintain and report data.
(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Resume
List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3
Other Supporting Documents
Research Portfolio
Writing Sample(s)/Sample Publications

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