Grants and Projects Business Analyst

Title:

1479-NN – Business Systems Analyst

Business Title:

Grants and Projects Business Analyst

Additional Titles:

Location:

WSU PULLMAN CAMPUS

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Job Family:

Administrative Professional – Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

In accordance with Washington State Governor’s Proclamation 21.14.3, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with WSU. Information regarding vaccine verification and/or requesting a medical/religious accommodation is available at https://hrs.wsu.edu/covid-19/vax-verification/ . Please contact HRS at hrs@wsu.edu or 509-335-4521 if you have questions.

Summary of Duties:

The Grants and Projects Business Analyst is responsible for supporting the following functions within Workday: Award setup, Award billing, Effort Certification, and capital and non-capital Projects. This includes: researching process improvement options, interpreting and applying organization policy; recommending changes in procedures and working collaboratively with internal and external subject matter experts and stakeholders. Grants management in Workday relies on processes in related functional areas such as payroll and core finance; the incumbent must possess understanding of related functional areas and participate in troubleshooting in areas outside of grants.
 

The incumbent must use critical judgment to interpret and apply rules and regulations, as well as State and University policies. The incumbent needs to be a self-motivated individual who works well independently with little supervision. The incumbent serves as a resource for department customers on policies, procedures, and best practices.
 

Organizational Relationships: Partners closely with broader HR and Finance work stream members in a cross-functional and collaborative work environment. Works with University stakeholder groups as a lead or participant in workgroups.
 

Routinely engages with end users on a variety of topics.

Modernization serves WSU system-wide including the Pullman, Everett, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver campuses. This position is currently eligible for remote/hybrid work; the work schedule is required to primarily overlap normal Mod Office hours M-F between 8am – 5pm Pacific Time.

Required Qualifications:

• Positions require a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management Information Systems, or related field AND two (2) years of professional experience in procedural, management, or business analysis work; OR a combination of education and experience totaling seven (6) years from which comparable knowledge and ability are acquired. A Master’s Degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience.

• Related degrees include Finance, Accounting, or other Business fields.

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying laws, rules, policies, and procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to interact with large groups and individuals at all work levels.

• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and desire to promote, diversity.

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and software applications.

• A record showing commitment to customer service and the application of appropriate flexibility in response to issues and opposing points of view.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading or participating in business systems projects.

• Demonstrated knowledge of business processes specifically related to finance, general accounting, accounts receivable, procure to pay, payroll, sponsored programs, budget, or travel processing.

• Demonstrated ability to successfully prepare and present policy interpretations, findings, and conclusions.

• Finance experience in a higher education setting.

Additional Information:

Area/College: Washington State University
Department Name: Modernization
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99163
Department Link: modernization.wsu.edu
Monthly Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
FTE: 100%
Permanent/Temporary/Project: Permanent
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume 2) a cover letter and 3) contact information for professional references. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

Resume

Cover Letter

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu .