Junior IT Business Analyst

Junior IT Business Analyst
Job Number
Full/Part Time
Schedule
Salary
30954199 Full Time 8AM - 5PM $64,300 - $114,300
Position Information

The Junior Information Technology Business Analyst (BA) will report to the Business Engagement Manager in Information Technology Solutions Portfolio Management Office (ITS PMO). The incumbent will be responsible for the initial intake of project requests and support the IT Governance processes. The Junior BA will conduct analysis and definition of IT work requests, with an overarching responsibility to bridge the gap between IT and business units. This team member must demonstrate good judgment in selecting tools, methods, and techniques working with the business and IT to identify solutions. Working with the business, they will apply business analysis techniques to define the business problem, gather business requirements, formulate appropriate process and IT solutions, and deliver recommendations. They will work with business partners to confirm scope and understanding of project work priorities. The Junior IT BA will help formulate project plans and coordinate efforts on small to medium size projects. This team member will develop and foster positive working relationships between ITS and UCR business units.

This is a 2 YEAR CONTRACT position. Should additional funding be made available in the future, the contract could be extended or the position converted to a career permanent position.

This position is classified as predominantly remote with occasional visits to campus as needed. Working hours will be based on Pacific Standard Time (PST).

The full salary range for the Junior Business Analyst is $30.80 - $54.74 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is UP TO $40.46 per hour. UCR bases salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, UCR is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Education
Education Requirements
Degree
Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Certifications
Certification
Requirement
Project Mangement Institute Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Preferred
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Preferred
Experience
Experience
Requirement
2 - 4 years of related experience. Required
Prior experience working at UCR, or higher education institution. Preferred
Special Conditions
Special Condition
Requirement
Must pass a background check. Required
Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. Required
Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours Required
Minimum Requirements

Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Interpersonal and communications skills to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Demonstrates problem-solving skills.
Skills associated with analysis of processes and issues of moderate scope, information flow and architecture.
Knowledge relating to software design.
Intermediate knowledge of related areas of IT.
General knowledge of business and process analysis functions.
Demonstrated testing and test planning skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to effectively work with individual and/or team in a remote, telecommute environment.
Expert-level proficiency using MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of business and/or academic operations within a higher education environment.

Effective problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to develop persuasive arguments.

Experience writing functional and technical specifications, designing testing strategies and defining acceptance criteria.

Experience developing thorough technical needs assessments, impact analysis, and gap analysis.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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