BUSINESS ANALYST

BUSINESS ANALYST Req #: 227245 Department: UW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Appointing Department Web Address: https://itconnect.
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edu/uwit Job Location: Seattle - Other Posting Date: 09/26/2023 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $7,608 - $12,363 per month Other Compensation: Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state, and around the world.
UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW is Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, your experiences, perspectives and unique identities will be honored at the University of Washington.
Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
The Integrated Service Center (ISC) supports the University’s faculty, staff and student workers by configuring and supporting UW’s Workday implementation.
Within the ISC the Workday Finance Application Management team supports Workday Finance modules such as Procurement, Grants, Banking/Settlement, and Central Finance / Accounting.
The hallmarks of the ISC are delivering services that are timely, accurate and highly attuned to the fast-paced university environment.
The Business Systems Analyst will support Application Management functions (Tier 3 Incident Management, Request Management and Release Management) in Workday Finance a Cloud ERP software.
More specific responsibilities will include coordinating with other ISC team members to analyze/troubleshoot complex system issues, supporting the configuration and implementation of changes to the Workday application including engaging with stakeholders for requirements gathering, functional design, testing/validation of functionality changes, supporting the development of Workday domain area training material.
In performing these duties, the incumbent will analyze business problems and processes to identify functional and non-functional solutions supporting the needs of the University.
As a contributor to the Application Support team, the Business Systems Analyst will serve as a subject matter expert within Workday Finance to ensure analysis, design, development, configuration, testing and launch of specific features are complete and functional, both independently and in coordination with all other dependent Workday features.
Further, this position is responsible for ensuring all dependent business needs are consistently maintained and accounted for as continual changes are made to the Workday system.
This role will require extensive insight into various business process and technical considerations and encompass cognizance of relevant compliance/regulatory standards and associated audit/control reporting.
REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Informatics, Mathematics, Information Science, Business Administration, or related field, or experience.
Four years’ experience analyzing complex Finance business processes and documenting requirements.
with increasing responsibilities in project management Experience working with enterprise Finance systems implementation and maintenance thereof, including working specifically with the Workday Finance (or similar) Procurement, Grants, Banking/Settlement, or Central Finance / Accounting modules.
Experience analyzing complex Finance business processes and documenting requirements.
Experience supporting system testing and/or data validation activities.
Experience with reporting, data, and security in a SaaS environment.
Demonstrated ability to understand business and technical design considerations and facilitate problem solving/issue resolution in the context of a customer service frame.
Ability to communicate clearly, in writing and in verbal presentations, to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience interacting with customers, including resolution of complex inquiries and efficient performance during high-volume timeframes.
Experience providing production support of mission critical systems.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills, technical documentation skills, communication skills, and personal interaction abilities.
Good understanding of the WD configuration framework and toolset DESIRED: Experience performing Workday configuration work in an Agile environment such as Scrum or Khanban.
Experience playing an individual contributor role within a shared services environment.
Working experience executing relevant business processes at the University of Washington or in a comparable higher education environment.
Experience in the use of customer support infrastructure tools, including a case management system, knowledge base and associated reporting tool.
WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Hybrid, open office environment Application Process:The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.
These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.
Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”.
Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page.
If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready.
Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.
Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.
edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment.
Disclosure is required under Washington state law.