Technical Business Analysts

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Open Date 08/20/2026 Requisition Number PRN45966B Job Title Technical Business Analysts Working Title Technical Business Analyst Career Progression Track P00 Track Level P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro FLSA Code Computer Employee Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

8-5 and in person work required

VP Area President Department 00639 - VP for Research Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $55,000 - $73,300 Close Date 11/20/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

The Office of Research Information Systems (ORIS) is seeking a Technical Business Analyst. The business analyst will provide a primary role in the design and support of research applications and will not be involved in data analysis or retrieval. The primary applications, the Electronic Research Integrity & Compliance (ERICA) System and Business Relationship Reporting (BRR), are developed from the Huron Click Research Suite for use in Conflict of Interest (COI) and Institutional Review Board (IRB). This role is centered on software development, with no duties related to data analysis or architecture.

This role partners with business stakeholders, end users, and developers to analyze operations, document and communicate requirements, translate user needs into user stories and technical specifications, and create process flows and other project documentation that support solution design and delivery. In addition to requirements and analysis work, this position may also create and modify technical forms, configure system functionality, and implement low-code or similar technical solutions to meet business needs.

The Technical Business Analyst plays an important role throughout the system development lifecycle, from discovery and design through testing, training, and deployment, and applies independent judgment to help align technical solutions with business and compliance needs.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, effective communication abilities, a solid understanding of financial and/or research administration systems, and the ability to translate complex business needs into technical requirements.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Excellent health care coverage
• 14.2% retirement contributions
• Generous paid leave time
• 10 paid Holidays per year
• 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent children
• Flex spending accounts
• Free transit on most UTA services
• Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
• Growth and professional development opportunities

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

• Translate product vision into detailed specifications for the development team.
• Align information technology systems with business operations by analyzing and developing innovative solutions
• Engage end users and stakeholders to document and communicate organization requirements.
• Translate organization requirements and user needs into user stories.
• Create and update documentation of detailed technical specifications and project plans.
• Present user requirements, functional specifications, technical specifications, and process flow diagrams to the development team.
• Participate in meetings to clarify requirements, create design approaches, provide training, and answer questions from the development team.
• Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline.
• Conduct work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude for independent judgement.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Technical Business Analyst, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.

Technical Business Analyst, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills for both technical and non-technical users
• Web application design and implementation
• Analytical thinking with the ability to analyze requirements and establish protocols.
• Strong organization skills' &'Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your highest level of completed education?

• None

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctorate Degree

• • How many years of related work experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more, but less than 6 years

• 6 years or more, but less than 8 years

• 8 years or more, but less than 10 years

• 10 years or more, but less than 12 years

• 12 years or more, but less than 14 years

• 14 years or more

• • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter