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IT Business Analyst

Employer
George Mason University
Location
Fairfax, VA
Salary
Low to mid 60's but commensurate with education and experience.
Closing date
Nov 20, 2019

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Industry
Education
Function
Systems Analyst, IT
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

IT Business Analyst

George Mason University's Auxiliary Enterprises invites applicants for the position of IT Business Analyst. The individual will serve in the information technology capacity and support business objectives by ensuring successful completion of analytical, building, testing and deployment tasks of our software product's features. Specifically, the position will provide primary oversight for all applications within Auxiliary Enterprises, with oversight in day to day management. The IT Business Analyst will be responsible for evaluating applications, determining how business processes fit and documenting recommendations for improvements. The individual will be responsible for server administration as well as enterprise application support, ensuring system up-time as well as serve as a technical resource in business process to application usage. The position will assist with the creation of reports using SQL or other reporting tools to deliver data to business units. The IT Business Analyst will ensure documentation for systems, connection, schemas and will document and maintain overall business flow.

George Mason University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.

Responsibilities include: * Ensure project and tasks are completed in a timely fashion; * Understanding of enterprise applications and relationship to business processes; * Assist with the business case creation; * Development and review of document for processes and procedures; * Perform quality assurance for processes and procedures; * Plan deployments and monitor enterprise systems; * Assist customers in building requirements analysis; * Develop relationships with partners by working with them to optimize and enhance integration; * Build processes to alert on requirement deficiencies; * Assist in managing enterprise systems; * Communicate key insight and findings; * Develop solution by preparing and evaluating alternative workflow solutions; * Responsible for entire document life cycle; * Responsible for making recommendations based on business needs.

Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; * Strong written and verbal communication skills including: - Experience in building user documentation and training processes - Experience in training diverse group of users * Experience in management of enterprise system; to provide oversight, support, and life cycle maintenance; * Proven experience providing strategic leadership and oversight for enterprise systems; * Ability to work independently in a fast-paced diverse environment; * Ability to multitask, problem-solve, be detailed-oriented, and manage competing priorities; * Excellent customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in creating business case development; * Experience in developing top level strategies to achieve results and meet divisional mission; * Understanding of SQL to assist in creation and maintenance of jobs; * Maintain responsibility for writing and editing documentation including the creation of training materials, user manuals, presentations and other artifacts, as necessary; * Requirements-gathering and documentation experience.

"For full consideration, applicants must apply at https://jobs.gmu.edu/ ; complete and submit the online application; and upload a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information."

"Great Careers Begin at Mason!

George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in both academics and research. Mason holds a top U.S. News and World Report "Up and Coming" spot for national universities and is recognized for its global appeal and excellence in higher education.

Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!

George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition."

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

Company

George Mason University is a university with three campuses, each with a distinctive academic focus that plays a critical role in the economy of its region. At each campus, students, faculty, and staff have full access to all the university's resources, while duplication of programs and support services is minimized through the use of technology. In addition to the main campus in Fairfax, the university has campuses in Arlington and Prince William Counties.

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4400 University Dr
MSN 3C3
Fairfax
VA
22030
US

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