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The California State University · 3 weeks ago

Business Systems Analyst II

Fullerton, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

California State University, Fullerton is a leading institution dedicated to student success and community engagement. They are seeking a Business Systems Analyst II to provide comprehensive support for PeopleSoft Finance and other applications, leading design sessions, maintaining functional specifications, and assisting with application testing and user training.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Leading and participating in ongoing design and review sessions to implement changes required by new or revised PeopleSoft functionality, including baseline functionality coordinated by the Chancellor's Office

Maintaining functional specifications for implementations, conversions, upgrades, customizations, interfaces, reports, forms, and workflow

Creating and executing test scripts and scenarios

Assisting with application testing resulting from system enhancements, patches, fixes, custom modifications, and new baseline releases

Providing training for central and distributed users

Creating ad-hoc and canned queries

Acting as a liaison between end-users and technical staff

Coordinating/testing application fixes and patches

Developing specifications and requirements for custom applications

Consulting with functional users to define scope

Performing feasibility and design analysis

Identifying and documenting external system integration needs

Supporting PeopleSoft Human Capital Management implementation, mirroring Finance support duties including design sessions, functional specification maintenance, testing, training, and coordination of fixes/patches

Developing user training handouts, brochures, online training materials, and business process guides

Conducting core and distributed user training sessions as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

PeopleSoft FinanceBusiness Systems AnalysisProject ManagementData AnalysisOracle SQLReporting ToolsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience

Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis

An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Under general supervision, analyzes data, processes, and systems, provides actionable insights, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve and implement processes and systems

Applies relevant business systems analysis and project management knowledge to support users, gather requirements, perform business process engineering and systems analysis, and troubleshoot issues

Partners with technical staff to coordinate fixes, system improvements, upgrades, and system testing

Works independently on most day-to-day assignments with general supervision on new assignments or projects to ensure alignment with objectives

Handles multiple work priorities and is accountable for own work results

Working knowledge of business systems analysis principles and practices, as well as skill in diagnosing problems and determining system issues

Strong project planning and organizational skills to plan, organize, and manage multiple processes and projects

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to understand needs and priorities as well as to foster strong relationships and effective communication to ensure alignment and project success

Ability to work with and analyze complex data sets and create complex reports using database, query language, and analytical tools

Strong analytical skills in order to evaluate user and business needs as well as accurately interpret data to develop sound conclusions and recommendations

Proficiency in using applicable software applications and business systems

Knowledge of university and IT policies, processes, and procedures, as well as data privacy regulations

Ability to provide lead work direction and training to others

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) or equivalent combination of education and experience

Full life cycle system development, systems implementation experience, and Business Analyst experience

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to translate needs and analyze data

Excellent organizational and leadership skills

Working experience with end-user reporting tools such as AWS Quicksight, Tableau, or Power BI, and demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of PeopleSoft Finance (CFS) Purchasing, Asset Management, GL, and AP

Experience with PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (CHRS) Workforce Administration, Benefits Administration, Time and Labor, Labor Cost Distribution, CHRS Recruiting, and Absence Management

Experience with PeopleSoft Query and Oracle SQL

Benefits

Employee Wellness Program

Company

The California State University

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The California State University is the largest system of four-year higher education in the country, with 22 campuses, 56,000 faculty and staff and more than 450,000 students.

Founded in 1947

Long Beach, California, USA

10001+ employees