Business Systems Analyst II

Stanislaus State•Turlock, CA

About The Position

Full-time position available on or after March 2, 2026 for Financial Services. This position’s responsibilities are carried out under general supervision. The incumbent is responsible for analyzing data, processes, and systems, providing actionable insights, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve and implement processes and systems. Applies acquired business system analysis skills, policies, and procedures to support or complete projects of moderate technical scope and complexity. Works independently on most day-to-day assignments with general supervision on new assignments or projects to ensure alignment with objectives. Responsible for researching user issues and independently resolving a wide range of technical problems, designing and developing dashboards and reports, and providing project management for the development and customization of technology-based solutions.

Requirements

Education : Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field. (Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
Experience : Two (2) years of relevant experience. (An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.)
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a CSU or higher education setting.
Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Accounting Information Systems, or Finance Information Systems.
Experience supporting or configuring PeopleSoft Finance, Student Financials, or HR/Labor Cost Distribution modules.
Experience managing data integrations or file exchanges between enterprise financial systems.
Experience developing financial dashboards or data visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
Experience administering user roles, permissions, or security access in enterprise systems.
Experience working with financial processes such as accounting, procurement, or travel in a higher-education setting.

Responsibilities

Leads less complex business systems analysis projects.
Creates project documents that include defining strategy, resources, and timeframes as well as functional requirements and process flows.
Prepares and delivers reports and presentations to communicate project progress and findings, as requested.
Coordinates project efforts and communications with internal and external stakeholders such as the Chancellor’s Office CMS team, Information Technology, and other university departments on system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and enhancements related to financial and administrative systems.
Supports testing, rollout, and stabilization phases to ensure project deliverables meet operational and reporting needs.
Collaborates with IT design teams and stakeholders to analyze and interpret business systems needs and challenges and to identify the scope and impact of business problems.
Evaluates existing systems and technologies to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
Translates business/technical requirements into functional specifications.
Develops and implements strategies to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
Conducts feasibility studies and recommends process or system improvements based on evaluation of alternative solutions and user needs.
Performs analysis and troubleshooting of system configuration, data integrity, and integration issues across business applications.
Coordinates with technical staff and vendors to ensure issues are resolved and system performance is optimized.
Creates comprehensive documentation including updated processes and procedures, business requirements, and user manuals.
Provides guidance, technical support, and training to ensure successful implementation of systems and system upgrades.
Prepares and maintains technical documentation such as configuration changes, test results, implementation steps, and system access roles.
Serves as a functional and technical liaison with software vendors and Information Technology staff on system specifications, upgrades, and problem resolution.
Develops reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support Financial Services operations and decision-making.
Performs data validation and sanitation to ensure quality, accuracy, and relevancy of system architecture.
Designs user acceptance testing and conducts quality testing.
Provides lead work direction and training to other technical and administrative staff.
Develops dashboards and visualizations to present data findings to stakeholders.
Assists with the installation, testing, and maintenance of financial systems and reporting tools.
Maintains user access roles and security permissions and coordinates updates and patches.
Monitors system performance and data integrity in collaboration with Information Technology and vendors.
May be required to obtain additional training and/or certification as part of professional development, based on department and/or campus needs, to stay current with industry standards.
At the direction of appropriate administrator, may provide support to other areas within department as needed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, a logical assignment to this classification, or if it involves performing duties of a lower-level classification as required.
Other duties as assigned.