Research Administration Business Systems Analyst
About The Position
The Division of Research and Innovation at Oregon State University is seeking a full-time, 12-month Research Administration Business Systems Analyst. The position supports the effective operation, integration, and continuous improvement of research administration business processes and systems, including Workday Grants and Beaver Research Hub (Huron Research Suite). It contributes to OSU’s research mission by strengthening the technology, data, and processes that support researchers and research administrators, with an emphasis on operational efficiency, compliance, service, and continuous improvement. The Analyst analyzes sponsored-program 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 position translates business needs into functional requirements and supports users through system and process changes. The role also supports reporting and dashboards, system and integration monitoring, documentation, training, and ongoing functional system support. The preferred primary work location is OSU’s Corvallis campus, with hybrid options. Hybrid or remote arrangements may be considered for qualified candidates at the supervisor’s discretion. Work is normally during standard Pacific Time hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening or weekend work and periodic travel potentially required. This is a critical or security-sensitive position requiring successful completion of a criminal history check and a position-qualification determination.
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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
