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Arizona State University

Systems Analyst

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Tempe, AZ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $62K - $75K 💻 Information Technology 🗓️ May 29th, 2026
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Arizona State University is hiring a Systems Analyst. The role involves analyzing, designing, and implementing business systems to improve operational efficiency, serving as a liaison among business units, technical teams, and vendors, performing routine data analysis, and maintaining system documentation. The Systems Analyst will troubleshoot application issues, collaborate on system evaluations, enhancements, and support strategic technology initiatives within ASU's Enterprise Technology group.

Highlights
  • Analyze, design, and implement business systems and applications to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Serve as liaison between business units, technical teams, and external vendors to translate business needs into technical solutions.
  • Perform routine data analysis, generate reports, and ensure data integrity across multiple systems and databases.
  • Develop and maintain documentation of system configurations, data flows, and business processes.
  • Troubleshoot application issues, identify root causes, and coordinate resolutions with technical staff and end users.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate system performance, propose enhancements, and plan upgrades and integrations.
  • Familiarity with higher education applications such as Student Information Systems (SIS), Degree Planning, Learning Management, or ERP systems.
  • Knowledge of APIs, system integrations, middleware technologies, and beginner SQL experience.
  • Experience with reporting or business intelligence tools like Tableau or PowerBI.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
  • Salary range between $62,000 and $75,000 annually, depending on experience.

Systems Analyst Full Description

Job Profile:

Business and Data Analyst 2

Job Family:

Business and Data Analytics

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:

$75,000.00 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 Profile Summary:
Implements system requirements and performs routine data analysis to ensure data management objectives within a work unit are met.

Job Description:

ASU, a leading innovator in Higher Education, is looking for a Systems Analyst to join our team in ASU's Enterprise Technology group. Our Systems Analysts are problem solvers. They have good observational skills, they are good with technology, and they can explain complicated things in a simple way. Need someone to dig into the database behind the Degree Planning application to find out why the record counts don't match the previous run? Call a Systems Analyst. Need someone to create a data flow diagram showing how faculty information flows from the HR system to the Faculty Tracking system? Call a Systems Analyst. We're not looking for someone with experience in a given tool or application. We're looking for someone who has the skills and desire to dig into a software application and find out how things work. If that's you, please apply. ASU's Enterprise Technology team has over 600 employees, offering a variety of career paths in a high-energy working environment. The technology initiatives we're engaged in are transformative and unprecedented in Higher Education. Consider taking the step and joining the Sun Devil family!

Salary Range: $62,000 - $75,000; DOE

Essential Duties:

  • Analyze, design, and implement business systems and applications to improve operational efficiency and support strategic goals.

  • Serve as a liaison between business units, technical teams, and external vendors to translate business needs into technical solutions.

  •  Perform routine data analysis, generate reports, and ensure data integrity across multiple systems and databases.

  • Develop and maintain documentation related to systems configurations, data flows, and business processes.

  • Troubleshoot application issues, identify root causes, and coordinate resolution efforts with technical staff and end users.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate system performance, propose enhancements, and plan system upgrades or integrations.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience working with higher education applications, including Student Information Systems (SIS), Degree Planning, Learning Management, or ERP

  • Proven ability to document and map complex business processes and technical architectures.

  • Knowledge of APls, system integrations, and middleware technologies

  • Capability to test and validate data results utilizing common testing methodologies and quality assurance processes.

  • Experience managing IT projects, timelines, and deliverables in a collaborative environment.

  • Ability to work effectively within a large enterprise IT environment that emphasizes service excellence, security, accessibility, and continuous improvement.

  • Beginner experience with SQL and data structures.

  • Familiarity with reporting or business intelligence tools such as Tableau or PowerBI

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and customer service skills.

Working Environment:

  • Activities primarily take place in a standard, climate-controlled office environment and may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, or moving between office spaces.

  • This role involves regular use of a computer (desktop and/or laptop), including a keyboard and mouse.

  • Effective communication and proficiency with a variety of technologies are essential for collaboration with the broader team.

  • Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.

  • Regular responsibilities may require the ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.

Cover Letter Instructions:

Please include a cover letter with this submission. In your cover letter, share a story about a time when you solved a problem and felt proud of the outcome. Describe the problem, why it mattered to you, the steps you took to solve it, and what made the experience meaningful or rewarding.

Department Statement:

Enterprise Technology (ET) embraces its role as both an enabler and catalyst for advancing the vision and work of the New American University.  We are a values-driven organization.  Our commitments are reflected in all of the work we do in pursuit of operational excellence, the experience and delight of our community, and our strategic and innovation initiatives. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Join the team that sparks human-centered innovation

ET is a rapidly reconfigurable and entrepreneurial organization at ASU that prioritizes and executes to meet the needs of our community of learners, faculty, researchers and staff. Our work emphasizes autonomy, flexibility and distributed decision-making to leverage the strengths of individuals. Together, we embrace a culture that nurtures, engages and embraces many voices with a shared lens of positive community impact and expanded opportunities for collaboration.

Why join us?

Mission oriented. Everything we do is to advance ASU's charter -- measuring who we include and how they succeed. We are staunch champions of learner success and put people first.

Flexibility. Our flexible work environment allows employees to explore opportunities with their supervisor beyond the traditional work schedule. Opportunities include hybrid work where staff are in person three days per week.

Culture forward. We embrace a Positive Core culture: Belonging, Relational, Authentic, Visionary and Empowered. 

Scale of impact. Our work changes the world. With 200k+ learners, faculty, researchers and staff, working with ET means you have the capacity to improve many lives and entire communities.

World-class, low-cost education. Our professional development is built in! ET encourages staff to seek additional certificates and degrees via ASU's top ranked programs with major tuition breaks.

Exposure to industry giants. ET partners with Amazon, Apple, Arista, Cox, Verizon, Salesforce, Alteryx and a diversity of technology companies to enhance our innovations and deepen their impact.

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$22581.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 The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

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.

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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.