University of Virginia ยท 1 month ago
Senior Business Analyst- Information Technology-Project Management Office
Charlottesville, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of Virginia is seeking a Senior Business Analyst in the Information Technology - Project Management Office. This role involves supporting high-impact IT initiatives, collaborating with various teams to analyze business processes and implement solutions that enhance operational efficiency.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand current state and business needs
Identify inefficiencies, pain points, and improvement opportunities
Document functional, non-functional, and technical requirements
Maintain traceability of requirements throughout the project lifecycle
Ensure requirements are validated, prioritized, and aligned with objectives
Assess changes to requirements, identify impacts, and communicate effectively to stakeholders
Collect and prepare relevant data sources for analysis
Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies, and present insights in a clear and actionable format
Create charts, dashboards, and reports using tools like Power BI or Excel
Create visual representations of workflows using Lucidchart, Visio, etc
Define 'as-is' and 'to-be' process states to support design efforts
Partner with technical teams to support the design of optimized solutions
Ensure solutions meet business needs and comply with security and compliance standards
Support testing efforts across IT and end-user groups
Act as a liaison between business units, IT, and engineering teams
Facilitate workshops, interviews, and presentations to gather input and share findings
Identify organizational and individual impacts of change
Assist in rolling out new processes and technologies
Support training, documentation, and feedback collection
Help define KPIs and metrics to evaluate process improvements and pilot solution effectiveness
Compare and report on actual performance against targets and benchmarks
Work consultatively with the PMO Director and Project Managers to implement processes and tools
Coach team members to optimize team alignment and efficiency
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
Minimum of 5 years in business analysis, preferably in IT, process engineering, finance, or operations
Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, including influencing and relationship building
Proven ability to interact with and present to stakeholders at all levels, including executives
Strong qualitative analysis skills (e.g., active listening, rapid iteration, stakeholder engagement)
Effective planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience in gap analysis, risk assessment, negotiation, and influencing
Proficiency with collaboration platforms and presentation tools (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams, PowerPoint)
Skilled in analytics and process modeling tools (e.g., Power BI, Lucidchart, Visio)
Understanding of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
Familiarity with IT service management, applications, and infrastructure (e.g., networks, servers, cloud, security)
Experience working in cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, information systems, or related field
Experience as a business analyst or project manager in a higher education environment
Certification in Business Analysis or Process Improvement (CBAP, PMI-PBA, Lean Six Sigma)
ITIL Foundations Certification
Prosci Change Management experience
Experience evaluating and procuring enterprise-scale IT solutions and managing vendor relationships
Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project methodologies
Experience with higher education student applications and services such as PeopleSoft Student, Technolutions Slate, Stellic, and Student Financial Services
Benefits
22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year
Parental and Community Service Leave
Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
Tuition and professional development benefits
Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.
Company
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia was founded in 1819 as the model for modern universities that has since been emulated all over the world.
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