IT Business Analyst III

at  Prairie View AM University

Job Title
IT Business Analyst III
Agency
Prairie View A&M University
Department
Center For Information Technology Excellence
Proposed Minimum Salary
$4,951.00 monthly
Job Location
Prairie View, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The IT Business Analyst III, under direction, serves as technical lead for a specific business analysis project or service. Provides technical oversight for the application of and compliance with technical standards. Coordinates the technical activities of a systems analysis team. Completes reports and summaries for management and users including project status reports, problem reports, and progress summaries.
This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Helps collect, analyze, review, document, and communicate business needs and requirements. Assesses client needs through direct interaction. Helps create detailed functional and technical system specifications and defines data requirements.
• Conducts training for end-users. Helps document current business processes and prepares business and technical requirements for new or existing individual applications or module functions.
• Implements and assists with testing of system configuration and maintenance plans. Implements testing of reports and scripts.
• Writes and submits work requests. Applies routine corrections to data records. Helps implement system security procedures.
• Works with clients and technical groups to resolve production and application issues. Evaluates and follows through on issues and problems until resolved or escalated. Helps implement change management plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of project management, mentoring, negotiation skills, basic vendor relations, advanced client relations skills, proposal writing, business acumen, persuasive communication, team leadership skills, and quality assurance methodologies.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of process analysis, intermediate troubleshooting, and client relations.
• Knowledge of Information Technology Interface Library (ITIL).

Job Posting Close Date:

• 09/14/2024

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above “Required Attachments” section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer

• Helps collect, analyze, review, document, and communicate business needs and requirements. Assesses client needs through direct interaction. Helps create detailed functional and technical system specifications and defines data requirements.
• Conducts training for end-users. Helps document current business processes and prepares business and technical requirements for new or existing individual applications or module functions.
• Implements and assists with testing of system configuration and maintenance plans. Implements testing of reports and scripts.
• Writes and submits work requests. Applies routine corrections to data records. Helps implement system security procedures.
• Works with clients and technical groups to resolve production and application issues. Evaluates and follows through on issues and problems until resolved or escalated. Helps implement change management plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned