Wisconsin

IT Business Analyst II

University of Wisconsin Madison · Mid

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago

StatisticsAccountingExcelProcess ImprovementERPHRHRISResearchCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) is responsible for administration of the extramural research grants and contracts.
You will play a vital role in ensuring data integrity, providing strategic systems training, and guiding the continuous improvement of our research software ecosystem.
May work with external vendors or service providers (10%)

Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure that programs meet or exceed schedule commitments (15%)
Works on tasks including project or functional requirements, functional design, functional configuration, testing, and documentation (15%)
Proven experience navigating the system development and implementation lifecycle (SDLC), including a track record of independently developing high-quality functional requirement documents and/or system design documents.
As an IT Business Analyst II on the Electronic Research Administration (ERA) team, you will not just support research administration systems, you will own the intersection of technology, business process, and human experience.
In this role, you will translate complex operational challenges into elegant system solutions and collaborate deeply with department and campus stakeholders.

Core Tools: Above-average knowledge of and proficiency in modern office productivity software, including Excel and Word (or similar application suites).
Knowledge of research administration, grants accounting, accruals, grants closeouts, month-end/year-end closing processes, and the development of institutional accounting policies and procedures.
Determines and recommends programs required for optimal problem solution within cost/performance objectives (5%)

Domain Expertise: Knowledge of research administration, grants accounting, accruals, grants closeouts, month-end/year-end closing processes, and the development of institutional accounting policies and procedures.
Modern ERP Experience: Experience implementing, upgrading, or optimizing major ERP financial software, with a strong preference for Workday.
Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in IT, IT Systems Analysis, Accounting, or an equivalent field.

Above-average knowledge of and proficiency in modern office productivity software, including Excel and Word (or similar application suites).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on translating technical concepts into user-friendly insights.

The starting salary for this position is $80,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Within the cover letter, please address your education and/or experience with the following topics: systems analysis, business process improvement, and project management.

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