Business Analyst
- Recruiter
- University of Chicago
- Location
- United States
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 28 Sep 2020
- Closes
- 29 Sep 2020
- Ref
- JR08935
- Job role
- Business analyst, CFO
- Sector
- Education and training
Please make sure to read the job posting in its entirety as it reflects both the University roles and responsibilities, followed by the specific description.
Department
30344 Bus-Information Technology
About the Unit
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges. Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment. Chicago Booth is proud to claim: -an unmatched faculty. -degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents. -a global body of nearly 50,000 accomplished alumni. - strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities. As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.
Job Family
Information Technology
Responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of new and existing applications, systems architecture, and network infrastructure. Ensures operation and security of all servers and networks. Configures, installs, maintains and upgrades applications and hardware for the organization's infrastructure and for end-user devices.
Career Track and Job Level
Business Systems Analysis
Acts as a liaison between the IT group and business units for the development and implementation of new systems and enhancement of existing systems Evaluates new applications and identifies systems requirements. Evaluates new IT developments and evolving business requirements, and recommends appropriate systems alternatives and/or enhancements to current systems.
P3: Requires in-depth knowledge and experience. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external University issues to improve products or services. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Works independently, receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Responsibilities
The job uses best practices and knowledge to develop new and existing systems. Solves problems and anticipates evolving business requirements to identify, design, and implement appropriate process improvements, systems alternatives, and/or enhancements to current systems.
1) Has a deep understanding of business process analyses, needs assessments, and preliminary cost/benefit analyses. Solves complex problems relating to computer equipment capacity, limitations, and operation time., 2) Utilizes thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements to translate business and user needs into system requirement specifications., 3) Recommends process improvements in existing applications and revises existing system logic difficulties as necessary. Designs, develops, and implements new applications, systems architecture, network systems, and applications infrastructures., 4) Communicates and presents on system enhancements and/or alternatives to colleagues in IT management., 5) Performs other related work as needed.
Unit-Specific Responsibilities
1) Consult with business customers to gather information about system needs, objectives, functions, features, and input and output requirements.
2) Elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, task and workflow analysis.
3) Analyze, define, and document requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, hardware and operating system environment, interfaces with other systems, internal and external checks and controls, and outputs.
4) Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs.
5) Design screen layouts, graphical user interfaces, reports, and interfaces with other systems.
6) Apply business process reengineering techniques to redesign and improve business processes.
7) Understand and communicate effectively with all levels of both business and technical team members.
8) Create test plans, test cases and test data; gathers and analyzes business and technology requirements.
9) Test software and services to compare to requirements and documentation; evaluates and tests systems to verify that they function according to specifications and standards.
10) Identify, analyze, and document defects, questionable functions, errors, and inconsistencies in software program functions, outputs, online screens, and content.
11) Perform simple SQL queries against databases to validate test results.
12) Create and execute automated test scripts using testing software applications.
13) Coordinate testing by testers, consultants, business users and third parties.
14)Create test transactions and runs tests to find errors and confirm systems meet specifications.
15) Support Booth faculty, staff and students on the use of technology tools and applications.
16) Provide technical assistance by responding to inquiries from others regarding errors, problems, or questions about tools and applications.
17) Develop training materials and/or video content and provide training on the use of technology tools and applications.
Unit-Preferred Competencies
1) Basic understanding of the project management and software development lifecycles.
2) Maintain confidentiality and follow IT and other University policies regarding data security and protection.
3) Communicate technical ideas and concepts to non-technical audiences.
Education, Experience, and Certifications
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Education
1) Bachelor's degree.
2) Master's degree.
Experience
1) At least five years of related business analyst and testing experience.
2) Automated software testing tools.
3) Writing basic SQL queries.
4) Agile software development lifecycle.
Required Documents
1) Resume/CV
2) Cover letter
NOTE: When applying, all required documents MUST be uploaded under the Resume/CV section of the application.
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Pay Grade
Depends on Qualifications
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Posting Date
2020-08-21-07:00
Remove from Posting On or Before
2021-02-21-08:00
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at:http://securityreport.uchicago.edu.Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
Department
30344 Bus-Information Technology
About the Unit
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges. Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment. Chicago Booth is proud to claim: -an unmatched faculty. -degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents. -a global body of nearly 50,000 accomplished alumni. - strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities. As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.
Job Family
Information Technology
Responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of new and existing applications, systems architecture, and network infrastructure. Ensures operation and security of all servers and networks. Configures, installs, maintains and upgrades applications and hardware for the organization's infrastructure and for end-user devices.
Career Track and Job Level
Business Systems Analysis
Acts as a liaison between the IT group and business units for the development and implementation of new systems and enhancement of existing systems Evaluates new applications and identifies systems requirements. Evaluates new IT developments and evolving business requirements, and recommends appropriate systems alternatives and/or enhancements to current systems.
P3: Requires in-depth knowledge and experience. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external University issues to improve products or services. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Works independently, receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Responsibilities
The job uses best practices and knowledge to develop new and existing systems. Solves problems and anticipates evolving business requirements to identify, design, and implement appropriate process improvements, systems alternatives, and/or enhancements to current systems.
1) Has a deep understanding of business process analyses, needs assessments, and preliminary cost/benefit analyses. Solves complex problems relating to computer equipment capacity, limitations, and operation time., 2) Utilizes thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements to translate business and user needs into system requirement specifications., 3) Recommends process improvements in existing applications and revises existing system logic difficulties as necessary. Designs, develops, and implements new applications, systems architecture, network systems, and applications infrastructures., 4) Communicates and presents on system enhancements and/or alternatives to colleagues in IT management., 5) Performs other related work as needed.
Unit-Specific Responsibilities
1) Consult with business customers to gather information about system needs, objectives, functions, features, and input and output requirements.
2) Elicit requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, task and workflow analysis.
3) Analyze, define, and document requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, hardware and operating system environment, interfaces with other systems, internal and external checks and controls, and outputs.
4) Critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a general understanding, and distinguish user requests from the underlying true needs.
5) Design screen layouts, graphical user interfaces, reports, and interfaces with other systems.
6) Apply business process reengineering techniques to redesign and improve business processes.
7) Understand and communicate effectively with all levels of both business and technical team members.
8) Create test plans, test cases and test data; gathers and analyzes business and technology requirements.
9) Test software and services to compare to requirements and documentation; evaluates and tests systems to verify that they function according to specifications and standards.
10) Identify, analyze, and document defects, questionable functions, errors, and inconsistencies in software program functions, outputs, online screens, and content.
11) Perform simple SQL queries against databases to validate test results.
12) Create and execute automated test scripts using testing software applications.
13) Coordinate testing by testers, consultants, business users and third parties.
14)Create test transactions and runs tests to find errors and confirm systems meet specifications.
15) Support Booth faculty, staff and students on the use of technology tools and applications.
16) Provide technical assistance by responding to inquiries from others regarding errors, problems, or questions about tools and applications.
17) Develop training materials and/or video content and provide training on the use of technology tools and applications.
Unit-Preferred Competencies
1) Basic understanding of the project management and software development lifecycles.
2) Maintain confidentiality and follow IT and other University policies regarding data security and protection.
3) Communicate technical ideas and concepts to non-technical audiences.
Education, Experience, and Certifications
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Education
1) Bachelor's degree.
2) Master's degree.
Experience
1) At least five years of related business analyst and testing experience.
2) Automated software testing tools.
3) Writing basic SQL queries.
4) Agile software development lifecycle.
Required Documents
1) Resume/CV
2) Cover letter
NOTE: When applying, all required documents MUST be uploaded under the Resume/CV section of the application.
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Pay Grade
Depends on Qualifications
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Posting Date
2020-08-21-07:00
Remove from Posting On or Before
2021-02-21-08:00
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at:http://securityreport.uchicago.edu.Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.