Business Analyst, Spectrum

Georgia State University • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Business Analyst
Spectrum Office
Georgia State University
The Spectrum Office is responsible for the support and maintenance of three administrative software applications, PeopleSoft Financials, ONEUSG Connect and Panther Mart (SciQuest e-procurement system).
The Financials System, better known as ‘Spectrum Plus’, consists of the General Ledger, Commitment Control, Accounts Payables, Asset Management and Purchasing modules. ONEUSG Connect is comprised of HR management, time and attendance, and benefits administration. Panther Mart consists of Higher Markets and Total Supplier Management.
The Spectrum Office at Georgia State University is seeking to hire a Business Analyst to provide analysis, development and support for Financial and HR Applications of the University using PeopleSoft, Oracle, and SciQuest/Jaggaer. All systems are web-based. These applications are used to enhance the University’s business processes, provide summarized and detailed data that is easily accessible through inquiries, queries and reports, and maintain a reliable and secure database.
WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?
Flexible work environment.
Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
This technical position develops programs and reports for financial and HR systems to support data-informed decision making. Performs coding, data collection and analysis on requests for the systems supported by the Spectrum Office.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Work on resolving help desk tickets assigned to the team.
Assists in devising and maintaining a plan of operation that will facilitate the efficient functioning of our PeopleSoft Financial & HR Applications.
Participate in discussion groups to recommend design improvement.
Responsible for system enhancements, documentation and establishes protocols to assure data integrity.
Responsible for coding, testing and updating new patches and systems as required.
Maintain Security and Workflow for PeopleSoft Financials, HCM and/or SciQuest applications.
Assists with training and work on resolving help desk tickets assigned to the team.
This position is limited to applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Information technology and four years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials or a comparable product.
• Experience with all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle including analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation.
• Experience in using databases, particularly Oracle and SQL developer.
• Experience in developing applications, reports and queries in PeopleSoft.
• Experience with end user support.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft development tools like SQR and Application Designer.
• Strong problem-solving skills to develop quick yet sound solutions to resolve complex issues.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Work on resolving help desk tickets assigned to the team.
• Assists in devising and maintaining a plan of operation that will facilitate the efficient functioning of our PeopleSoft Financial & HR Applications.
• Participate in discussion groups to recommend design improvement.
• Responsible for system enhancements, documentation and establishes protocols to assure data integrity.
• Responsible for coding, testing and updating new patches and systems as required.
• Maintain Security and Workflow for PeopleSoft Financials, HCM and/or SciQuest applications.
• Assists with training and work on resolving help desk tickets assigned to the team.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment.
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees