Senior Business Analyst

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• Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account.

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If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our Human Resources department at (775) 784-4901.

Job Description

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) invites applications and nominations for the position of Senior Business Analyst. This is a renewable, full-time, non-tenured, administrative position and reports to the Director of Information and Application Services.  The position will be located in either Las Vegas or Reno, Nevada.  

The NSHE is comprised of eight institutions: two universities, a state college, four community colleges and a research institute.  The public system of higher education in Nevada continues to experience growth with significant opportunities in serving over 105,000 students and 15,000 employees. 

The priorities for this position are:

• Assist NSHE stakeholders in identifying and documenting their business processes, recommends refinements and improvements to those processes.

• Provide user support in complex problem analysis and resolution.

• Design and develop reports and data extracts that support campus business processes.

• Assist in quality assurance testing of application customizations/modifications and application upgrades.

• Coordinate projects and effectively communicate user needs to the IT community and keep all involved parties informed and coordinated on project status.

• Develop technical specifications from business requirements to aid in the modification of existing or development of new application functions.

• As both the functional expert and the developer of technical specifications, the Senior Business Analyst is an integral component in the creation of the technical solutions for identified client business needs.

SALARY GRADE:  C (Salary range: $85,000 – $100,000 commensurate with education, experience, and training.) Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, life, and retirement benefits.

APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE:  October 24, 2022

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and at least five years’ experience in Financial Aid business analysis is required.  Alternatively, ten or more year’s direct Financial Aid Functional production support, with a university or community college along with a minimum of two years of formal education or training in a related field may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:  Successful candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.  It is recommended that applicants for this position address each of the following items in the letter of application:

• An understanding of key business functions in higher education relating to Financial Aid.

• An understanding of information systems in higher education to support the functions above.

• Ability to translate business process redesign and automation into administrative efficiencies.

• Ability and experience in aligning data, policies, workflows, and information systems.

• Ability to learn new technologies and the flexibility to adapt them to NSHE IT processes.

• Creative ability and experience in addressing technological, organizational and services challenges.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, specifically with respect to consensus building, presentation of ideas and plans, and project participation.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and an end-user service orientation.

• Ability to work with diverse individuals in a tactful, productive manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The duties of this position will include, but not be limited to, the following areas of responsibility:

• The Senior Business Analyst of Financial Aid must be able to understand the client’s business processes and the capabilities/limitations of the business applications used by NSHE institutions and supported by SCS.  By understanding the impact of the client’s processes on application capabilities, the incumbent can make recommendations that help the client solve their business problems in the most efficient and effective manner.

• As a key holder of both business process and application knowledge, it falls to the Senior Business Analyst to effectively communicate user needs to the IT community, align stakeholder expectations with resource availability and application capabilities, and keep all involved parties informed and coordinated on project progression.  The Senior Business Analyst also will be a Project Lead for IAS on many IT projects that have a direct impact on the business applications SCS supports.

• The Senior Business Analyst assists the client in developing effective testing scripts and ensures that applications are well tested.

• The Senior Business Analyst is the liaison between the campus functional user and the SCS technical staff.  They develop technical specifications from business requirements so that other IT staff members can use those specifications to modify existing or develop new application functions.  The Senior Business Analyst also will review technical specifications developed by junior staff.

• Other related duties as assigned.

TO APPLY: The application process will be handled through the Workday on-line search process.  Application materials must include a current resume, detailed cover letter, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of four professional references willing to be contacted.  Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience, since the initial review will serve to evaluate applicants based on documented, relevant qualifications and professional work experience.  Applications will be considered incomplete without all requested materials.  References will only be contacted for those who advance to the final phase of the search and with prior consent of the applicant.  The review of materials will begin immediately.  Materials should be addressed to Sherry Olson, Director of Human Resources, and are to be submitted via on-line application at http://system.nevada.edu/Careers/index.htm.  For assistance with NSHE’s on-line applicant portal, contact Sherry Olson at (775) 784-4901.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS:  Current employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at NSHE institutions.  Once you log into Workday and type “Find Jobs” in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.  Locate the specific job posting by typing the requisition number (e.g. R0000000) in the search box

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications may be submitted until the position is filled.  The review of materials will begin immediately, however, for full consideration applications should be submitted by October 9, 2022.

For more information about the Nevada System of Higher Education, please visit our website at www.nevada.edu.  The Nevada System of Higher Education hires only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

NSHE is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, family medical history or genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.  Women, applicants who are members of underrepresented groups and communities of color, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Application materials must include a current resume, detailed cover letter, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four professional references willing to be contacted. 

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.  Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents.