Research Systems Analyst

Cal Poly Partners•Lexington, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Support University research faculty in providing administrative and technical support in conducting experiments involving transportation systems and the evaluation of results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field and one year of related experience or minimum of four years performing similar duties
Experience in development of budgets (including labor, benefits, equipment and supplies, travel, and indirect costs)
Project planning and scheduling, group and project coordination, client/customer presentation, software demonstration and testing, report writing and preparation of visual aids, and utilizing computer-based tools.
Experience in technical writing
Experience in supporting and installing PC hardware and software for users
Experience administering local area networks, Windows, Unix, and Linux workstations, blade servers and remotely located server equipment, and virtualized machines (VMs)
Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, IBM and/or compatible workstations; UNIX / HPUX / SOLARIS / Windows NT & 2000 operating systems; local area network (LAN); multimedia facilities, Linux Workstations
Ability to logically analyze data, situations and project requirements, and draw sound conclusions
Develop project schedules and testing procedures
Instruct persons in the effective use of computer-based tools, software applications, and documentation procedures
Translate user requirements into functional systems specifications
Prepare clear and concise reports
Establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships with coworkers, sponsors, product users, sub-contractors, collaborating contractors and government departments, and supervisors
Work independently in the field to organize week-long project meetings and training sessions
A background check is required for all regular benefited positions
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

Experience in budget variance analysis desired

Responsibilities

Assist Project Director in writing research reports, proposals, and monitoring budgets
Perform project planning, scheduling, coordination and training
Assist Project Director in conducting research experiments.
Prepare progress reports, technical papers, and presentations as required by project manager or contractor
Acts as a project coordinator and liaison with sponsors/customers, acquiring project technical and financial information, coordinating tasks and reviews, and answering questions relating to project matters
Develop equipment and software capability for research; test, evaluate, and implement suitable computer hardware and software
Maintain documentation on standardized workstation configurations, including hardware, software and integration requirements.
Perform software installation, maintenance, and documentation
Implement, deploy, and manage desktop software configurations; assist staff and students with hardware and software related issues, such as furnishing information about connecting to computing resources, providing recommendations, installation and troubleshooting of workstations, printing and networking problems
Administer PC, Linux, and Unix based workstations and their Internet capabilities
Provide administrative project support including reviewing and processing employee timesheets, project equipment and supply purchases, travel requests and claims
Administer computer systems development subcontracts with off-campus vendors