Senior Grant Business System Analyst at University of Colorado

Denver, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Mar, 26

Salary

92000.0

Posted On

21 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

PeopleSoft, Grants Management, Data Analysis, SQL, Technical Support, Project Management, System Integration, User Training, Requirements Gathering, Reporting, Problem Solving, Documentation, Testing, Stakeholder Engagement, Compliance, Technical Specifications

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Higher Education! At the System Administration office at the University of Colorado, we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our office is committed to fostering a culture where employees find community, a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission and purpose. By joining our team, you’ll have a direct impact on shaping the future of higher education. In addition to the Office of the Board of Regents, the University of Colorado’s system administration includes 19 units that provide essential services to CU’s campuses in Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver, as well as the Office of the President. While not a part of any one campus, we are proud to serve in the centralized office for the University system. Together, we ensure CU continues to deliver outstanding education, groundbreaking research, and valuable service to our communities. We believe in creating an environment where the unique experiences and perspectives of everyone are embraced, enriching the work we do and the strategic outcomes we pursue. If you’re passionate about making a difference, contributing to a dynamic team, and supporting a mission that matters, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey. Learn more about CU System Administration. Position Summary: University Information Systems (UIS) provides technical services and enterprise applications to the University of Colorado campuses and the Office of the President. UIS is committed to excellence in customer service and technical expertise. Through the development of enterprise applications, UIS supports the University systems used by students, faculty, human resources employees, finance employees, and others. The Senior Research & Grants Business Systems Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the University of Colorado’s post-award research administration through a deep understanding of and hands-on experience with both the PeopleSoft Grants suite (GM, PC, CA, BI, AR) and the InfoEd electronic research administration (eRA) platform. This position is responsible for identifying and implementing technology solutions that align with institutional research goals, campus-specific strategies, and compliance requirements. Leveraging dual-system expertise, the analyst will analyze, design, configure, and test PeopleSoft Grants modules, while also supporting and optimizing InfoEd applications. A key responsibility is ensuring smooth integration and data flow between PeopleSoft and InfoEd systems, enabling accurate reporting and efficient workflow management. The ideal candidate will have the versatility to translate complex business requirements from all four University of Colorado campuses into effective solutions The role reports to the Assistant Director of Grants IT Services and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified Staff System. Where You Will Work: Applicants must be Colorado residents or able to relocate to Colorado within a month of starting employment with University of Colorado System Administration. Remote – this role is eligible to work remotely within Colorado. Please note, leadership may adjust in-office work requirements with a minimum of three months' notice before any change can be implemented. Equal Opportunity Statement: CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Duties & Responsibilities: Duties and Responsibilities: Primary Responsibilities The primary responsibilities of this position include: Serve as the functional and technical data model expert for both PeopleSoft Grants systems, and InfoEd systems supporting core pre-award and post-award research administration activities across all CU campuses. Act as product manager for custom CU-developed applications that extend or integrate InfoEd and PeopleSoft functionality. Responsibilities include roadmap development, techno-functional analysis, stakeholder engagement, testing, training and coordination with PeopleSoft and InfoEd developers. Provide advanced support, manage and optimize CU custom integrations between InfoEd and PeopleSoft, including award setup automation and synchronization projects to reduce administrative burden and increase data accuracy. Lead or contribute to strategic, cross-campus initiatives that align InfoEd and PeopleSoft Grants data models, including the development of reusable integration frameworks, unified reporting data models and automation tools. Work with campus stakeholders and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, document functional and technical specifications, analyze existing solutions, and design system configurations, customizations, bolt-on or feature enhancements to meet campus business objectives. Use in-depth system knowledge of the PeopleSoft Financials Grants suite (GM, PC, CA, BI, AR) and InfoEd modules (Pre-Award, Post-Award, Award Tracking) to meet campus-specific needs while maintaining overall system integrity and compliance with federal, state, and sponsor regulations (e.g., NIH, NSF, DoD). Operate with a high level of autonomy and subject matter expertise in both PeopleSoft Grants and InfoEd systems. Proactively identify and resolve intricate system issues, design solutions with minimal supervision, and provide expert-level end user training to support campus needs. Develop queries and reports to support campuses in managing post-award business process. Perform technical data analysis. Identify the technical requirements and leverage data models. Develop, design and maintain queries and reports using data from InfoEd, PeopleSoft Grants, and other data sources. Maintain data queries, views, and reports using SQL and PS Query and PS Report Developer and leverage views to support integrations between systems and COGNOS reporting. Ensure timely and effective resolution of Grants-related support tickets across both PeopleSoft and InfoEd systems by accurately logging issues, updating and communicating ticket status, and closing requests with thorough documentation. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot system-specific issues, validate resolutions, and support continuous improvement of the ticket management process Develop test plans and regression testing for PeopleSoft PUM (PeopleSoft Update Manager) upgrades and InfoEd system enhancements. Ensure that new functionality, patches, and configurations in both systems perform as expected without disrupting existing business processes. Coordinate testing activities with cross-functional teams and document test results to support system stability. Prepare detailed test scripts and execute functional testing activities for quarterly PeopleSoft CPU (Critical Patch Update) patching cycles Secondary Responsibilities: Act as a subject matter expert, transferring knowledge to users, other functional team members and training/support staff. Serve as a backup to Grants Team and eRA Team members during times of vacancy/absence. Assist in producing operational metrics and reports about the Grants service. Participate in the Higher Education community and with other Higher Education institutions to share knowledge and ensure CU is subscribing to industry trends and best practices. Applications/Tools Used: Cherwell ticket management system Cognos PeopleTools Application Designer PHIRE Toad or SQL Developer SharePoint Excel HTML XML PowerPoint Outlook Visio Word Microsoft Teams Zoom Team Dynamix Managed: PeopleSoft Grants Suite (Grants, Contracts, Project Costing, Billing, Accounts Receivable) Custom Application for Boulder to Integrate New Awards from InfoEd into PS. Custom Application for Denver to Integrate New Awards from InfoEd into PS. Custom Application for Denver to Integrate Award Modifications from InfoEd into PS. What We Offer: Salary: The anticipated hiring range has been established at $87,000-$92,000. CU System Administration takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate’s education, training and experience as it relates to the position, as well as the position’s scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value when determining a salary level for potential new employees. Benefits: With our unparalleled range of benefits, including top-notch healthcare, comprehensive wellness programs, enriching professional development, and a dynamic work-life balance, we ensure your holistic growth and happiness. No-cost or low-cost medical & dental plan options, some inclusive of IVF assistance. Disability, Life, Vision Insurance options. Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10%25 of your gross pay, a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan. Pre-tax savings plans, such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts. Embrace a healthy work-life balance with ample sick and vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays. This includes a dedicated week off for winter break. 6 weeks of parental leave to adjust to the joys of parenthood. A tuition benefit program for you and/or your dependents. Free RTD EcoPass and Free Onsite Parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office. Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage. Additional taxable fringe benefits may be available. For more information on benefits programs, please review our Comprehensive Benefits Guide. Access our Total Compensation Calculator to see what your total rewards could be at CU. (This position is a University Staff position) Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Please ensure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against these qualifications. You must meet all minimum requirements listed at the time of application to be considered for this role. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education, or equivalent foreign degree, in information systems, accounting, public administration or similar field. 3 years of experience as a systems analyst, business systems analyst, programmer analyst or technical consultant, with PeopleSoft or Oracle Financial Systems. (Professional work experience gained during graduate studies accepted. If part-time, it will be pro-rated based on hours worked per week.) Experience must include: 3 years of experience with the following: At least 3 of the following modules: General Ledger, Project (Costing), Grants, Customer Contracts, Billing, or Accounts Receivable; and Planning and conducting customer-facing meetings that include performing analysis, gathering requirements, and creating functional designs and solution options; and Providing end-user support and training; and Data analysis and writing SQL queries to retrieve data from enterprise systems using a tool such as TOAD or SQL Developer. and 1 year of experience with the following: InfoEd or similar Pre-award applications data models, especially proposal and award tracking modules; and PeopleSoft upgrades and PUM/Selective adoption cycles that include creating and executing test plans; and In public sector business processes, in particular finance and/or grants-related business processes Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Technical aptitude, requirements management, and the ability to assess and articulate risk variables Effective written and oral communication skills Ability to multi-task several different projects How to Apply: For full consideration, please attach the following as separate documents to your application: A cover letter identifying the job specific minimum qualifications you possess A resume including any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. Please ensure you check the “Job Specific Attachments” box next to each document on the “Required Documents” page of the application for the appropriate documents to be attached. Per the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, you are not required to provide your date of birth, dates of school attendance, or dates of graduation on your resume or cover letter. If an application requires additional materials, such as a transcript or certification, you may redact identifying information relating to your date or birth, dates of school attendance, or dates of graduation. When to Apply: For full consideration completed applications must be submitted by January 23, 2026. Reference checking is a standard step in our hiring process. You may be asked to provide contact information, including email addresses, for up to five references as part of the search process for this position. *Please note: All application materials must be submitted through CU Careers; emailed materials will not be considered.* Sponsorship Statement: We are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Background Check Statement: The University of Colorado is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial history, motor vehicle history and/or fingerprinting background check. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that a verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: systemhr@cu.edu.

Responsibilities

The Senior Grant Business System Analyst will serve as the functional and technical expert for PeopleSoft Grants and InfoEd systems, supporting research administration across all CU campuses. Responsibilities include managing integrations, optimizing systems, and ensuring compliance with regulations.