Associate Application Analyst
About The Position
Virginia Tech is seeking two Associate Application Analyst to join our Enterprise Systems team supporting either Human Resources Applications or Finance Applications. These teams support, develop, and integrate application software systems and enterprise data that power critical university administrative operations. With a strong focus on technology, efficiency, collaboration, and innovation, our teams deliver solutions that support Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, and the employees who rely on these services every day. As an Associate Application Analyst, you will: Assist in analyzing business processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement and increased efficiency. Partner with HR, Payroll, or Finance stakeholders to support the design, testing, implementation, and maintenance of solutions that solve business challenges. Apply developing technical skills to support applications, integrations, reporting, data analysis, and troubleshooting efforts. Assist in documenting procedures, processes, and system functionality while ensuring clear communication across stakeholders. Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues across functional and technical teams. Work independently while receiving guidance and mentorship from experienced analysts and technical staff. This position offers an excellent opportunity to build expertise in enterprise applications, business process analysis, systems integration, reporting, and application support while contributing to solutions that advance Virginia Tech's mission.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, or a combination of education, training, and progressive experience that equates to a Bachelor’s degree.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to analyze business processes
- Foundational understanding of human resources, payroll, finance, or other administrative business processes, or a demonstrated ability to learn new functional areas quickly.
- Familiarity with relational databases and basic knowledge of SQL
- Effective teamwork and collaboration skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience developing scripts, code, or reports using languages such as Java, Groovy, Python, .NET, PL/SQL, SAS, or SQR
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to ERP, HRIS, Payroll, Finance, or other enterprise administrative systems.
- Exposure to higher education administrative practices, applications, and integrations.
- Exposure to APIs, integrations, or low-code/no-code platforms such as Boomi
- Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle and integration practices
- Exposure to web application frameworks such as Angular or React
Responsibilities
- Assist in analyzing business processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement and increased efficiency.
- Partner with HR, Payroll, or Finance stakeholders to support the design, testing, implementation, and maintenance of solutions that solve business challenges.
- Apply developing technical skills to support applications, integrations, reporting, data analysis, and troubleshooting efforts.
- Assist in documenting procedures, processes, and system functionality while ensuring clear communication across stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues across functional and technical teams.
- Work independently while receiving guidance and mentorship from experienced analysts and technical staff.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- University shared governance participation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
