Research Administration Business Systems Analyst

OSU Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Research and Innovation at Oregon State University is hiring a full-time, 12-month Research Administration Business Systems Analyst. The position supports OSU’s research mission by strengthening the technology, data, and business processes used by researchers and research administrators, with a focus on operational efficiency, compliance, service, and continuous improvement.

The Analyst supports the effective operation, integration, and improvement of research administration processes and systems, including Workday Grants and the Beaver Research Hub electronic research administration platform (Huron Research Suite). The role analyzes sponsored programs workflows, documents business requirements, supports system configuration and testing, validates data, troubleshoots system and integration issues, and helps implement improvements across pre-award and post-award operations. In collaboration with the Office for Sponsored Research and Award Administration, Research Support Services, University Information and Technology, finance and HR partners, vendors, and campus stakeholders, the Analyst translates business needs into functional requirements and supports users through system and process changes.

The position also supports reporting and dashboard solutions, system and integration monitoring, documentation, training, and ongoing functional support for research administration systems. Work is generally performed during standard Pacific Time business hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening or weekend work and periodic travel possible. The preferred primary work location is OSU’s Corvallis campus; hybrid work options are available, and hybrid or remote arrangements may be considered for qualified candidates at the supervisor’s discretion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, management information systems, information technology, or a related field, and three years of professional experience in business analysis, process improvement, research administration, or enterprise systems support; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience analyzing and documenting complex business processes and translating requirements into functional solutions.
• Experience with sponsored research administration and grant accounting in a research-intensive university.
• Knowledge of federal sponsored programs requirements, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate across organizational boundaries, maintain confidentiality, and apply policies and procedures consistently.
• Experience using enterprise information systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
• Successful completion of a criminal history check and determination of position qualification. Incumbents must self-report convictions; those in youth programs may undergo additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Workday Grants, Huron Research Suite, eRA systems, systems integrations, or enterprise software implementation.
• Experience with user acceptance testing, data reconciliation, business intelligence tools, and operational reporting.
• Experience facilitating process improvement, training, and change management.
• Experience developing reports and dashboards in Workday.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve research administration business processes and workflows.
• Support configuration, testing, and process improvements within Workday Grants, Beaver Research Hub, and related research systems.
• Coordinate assigned system enhancements, testing activities, issue resolution, and project deliverables.
• Analyze and validate data and support data quality across research administration systems.
• Develop and support operational reports, dashboards, and reporting requirements.
• Provide functional system support and troubleshoot business process and integration issues.
• Develop documentation, training materials, and user guidance to support system and process changes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level