Business Analyst

About The Research Foundation for SUNY:

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York (RF) is the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country.

Our mission is to provide talent, services, and technology that empower SUNY to research, innovate, and transfer discoveries that transform the world's knowledge economy.

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Job Description:

FUNCTION & SCOPE:

Reporting to the Manager of HCM & Financials Business Services, the Business Analyst will interface and act as the liaison to the RF Information Technology Services Department and associate functional units with RF Central Office Departments and Campuses. The individual in this position will be responsible for business alignment as it relates to Human Resources, Payroll, and related HCM functions within Oracle E-business Suite, as well as other applications supported by RF Central office.

The incumbent provides functional support for assigned applications and performs system development activities including upgrades and patches, diagnoses, troubleshoots, and resolves application and interface issues. Working collaboratively with technical teams and stakeholders, the Business Analyst II contributes to the continuous improvement, reliability, and effectiveness of enterprise business systems.

DUTIES:

Business alignment and relationship building:

• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with ITS staff, RF Central Office departments, and Campuses
• Organize, facilitate, and lead meetings with appropriate staff to gain an understanding of their business processes, requirements, and technological needs.
• Provide informed guidance to business stakeholders by understanding current processes, future needs, and opportunities for improvement through technology.
• Proactively identify and recommend innovative solutions, system enhancements, and process improvements that align with organizational goals.
• Proactively manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment between business needs and technical solutions.
• Apply strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze complex business challenges and take initiative in developing practical solutions.
• Participate as the Research Foundation ITS representative on focus groups, committees of practice, or cross-departmental initiatives, as assigned.

Solution Design and Delivery:

• Work with RF Central Office department and/or Campuses to elicit, analyze, and document business requirements, process changes, new data elements, and business rules.
• Translate business requirements into clear, detailed functional documentation for technical teams.
• Provide strong representation of the Business Applications needs in the design/development of technology solutions.
• Collaborate closely with ITS team members and/or Vendors to design and deliver effective solutions.
• Actively participate in IT projects and maintain project artifacts such as requirements documentation, traceability matrices, business rules, process flows, test scripts, and decision logs
• Lead and coordinate testing activities, including writing test plans, execution, defect tracking, and user acceptance testing.
• Support implementation activities and ensure smooth transition of solutions into production.
• Provide knowledge transfer, documentation, and training support to end users.

Work Management:

• Own portfolio of work activities within assigned operational unit.
• Independently prioritize tasks and manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Clearly communicate status of work to leadership and stakeholders
• Serve as a project lead for small to mid-sized initiatives.
• Provide guidance and informal mentoring to other Business Analysts on all aspects of the business applications in the design/development of technology solutions, as appropriate.
• Assist with coordinating and communicating with various user groups regarding significant events.
• Participate as an active and collaborative team member.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Production Support:

• Assess production issues criticality and restore application and/or functions in a timely manner.
• Document functional aspects of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for preventative measures.
• Available for on-call or after-hours support, as needed.

Vendor Management:

• Work with third-party software and technology vendors to communicate business requirements and evaluate solutions.
• Monitor vendor deliverables and service levels and escalate concerns to leadership when appropriate.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and improved system utilization.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies.

User Support:

• Provide advanced support to end users on business applications.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of support documentation and training materials.

Core Values:

• Understanding of the Research Foundation Strategic Plan
• Understanding of the Research Foundation project management methodology, or similar techniques
• Demonstrate positive attitude towards organization and its values.

Requirements:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field is highly desirable.
• 4-7 years of experience supporting ERP or similar enterprise systems in a Business Analyst or related role. Equivalent combination of experience and/or education will meet requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead requirements gathering and functional design efforts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with a high degree of accuracy, organization, and initiative
• Experience working across the system development lifecycle.
• Proven ability to lead or facilitate stakeholder meetings and work collaboratively within cross-functional, team-based environments.
• Commitment to team-based approach, quality assurance, project management principles and methodologies, and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of Oracle E-Business Suite or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience supporting Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) modules such as Human Resources (HR), Payroll, Labor Distribution, or comparable ERP/HCM systems is strongly preferred

COMPENSATION FOR THIS POSITION: The compensation for this role is between $80,677-$97,937. The pay will depend on a variety of factors that may include but are not limited to experience, education, training, and certifications.

Additional Information:

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents:

1. Resume/Cv

2. Cover Letter

After submitting your resume/CV, the subsequent pages enable you to upload your cover letter and additional documents.

Returning Applicants - Login to your RF SUNY Careers Account to review your application.