Senior Business Systems Analyst

University of Colorado • Denver, CO

5h • $88,000 - $92,000 • Remote

About The Position

University Information Services (UIS) provides technical services and enterprise applications to the University of Colorado’s (CU) four campuses and the Office of the President. UIS is committed to excellence in customer service, technical expertise, and the development of enterprise applications responsible for supporting CU’s students, faculty, staff, and others. The Senior Business Systems Analyst exists to assist developers and the HCM Core Application Manager with analysis, configuration, testing, implementation and troubleshooting of application issues within HCM, primarily but not limited to the HCM Core modules. The position is responsible for assisting with functional design specifications and test plans. This position works with groups such as: Application Managers Developers within UIS, Oracle Support, HCM, and FSCM Employee Services staff Consultants Production support Project management Warehouse team Campus Users Desktop Support This position will report to the HCM Core Application Manager and work with users on gathering all business requirements for customizations and functional configuration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education (professional experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the educational requirement)
• 4+ years' SQL experience using a tool such as TOAD or SQL Developer Utilizing PeopleSoft Query
• 4+ years' demonstrated experience testing software customizations
• 2+ years’ experience with PeopleSoft HCM 9.2
• 2+ years’ experience working within a PeopleSoft application
• 2+ years’ experience with PeopleSoft upgrades and PUM/Selective adoption cycles
• 2+ years’ experience understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• 2+ years’ experience understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Programming, or other related area
• Experience using PeopleTools Testing Framework (PTF) tool
• Experience using or assisting in UFT Testing Framework tool for automating our core test scripts
• Experience in HCM PeopleSoft Core application from functional side to configuration of set up tables and knowledge of HCM Core development
• Experience with PeopleTools version 8.61+
• Knowledge of PeopleTools configuration; Approval Workflow Engine, Templates, Profile Management, Related Content, etc.
• Knowledge of higher education business processes
• Knowledge of higher education business processes; in particular HCM related business processes such as recruiting, position management, workforce administration, benefits administration, commitment accounting, profile management, or other employee lifecycle processes
• Ability to multi-task several testing projects
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple applications
• Demonstrated experience writing and managing test plans
• Ability to travel between campuses within the state of Colorado

Responsibilities

• Production support items.
• Assists and supports other system integrations within HCM Core.
• Troubleshooting and Analyzing of Data and Application Issues within the Core HCM System
• Writing of functional design documents for customizations
• Writing of test plans/testing scripts and/or test scenarios
• Working with users and application managers to gather all necessary business requirements for customizations
• Responsible for tracking and maintaining all functional documents associated with any HCM system
• Completing regression testing for all system customizations
• Provide leadership and customer service to multiple campus customers and SMEs
• Completing smoke testing for PUM/Selective Adoption and PeopleTools Upgrades
• Provide coverage for modules in the absence of the application manager
• Detailed analysis of Core HCM release notes and detailed impact analysis
• Assisting with communication of release notes to the Core HCM Community
• Assisting with vendor management of the module
• Performs system analysis, program specification, systems development, and support during planned and unplanned maintenance windows
• Expand professional, technical skills and expertise by acquiring knowledge in new technologies and system development procedures and tools by attending technical classes, seminars, and end user groups
• Accomplishes organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Provides subject matter expertise for the Business Systems Analysts within the Core HCM Systems Team
• Participation in the Higher Education community and with other Higher Education institutions to share knowledge and ensure CU is subscribing to industry trends and best practices.
• Ensuring cross training of all business processes and functional setup of the HCM Core module is dispersed to the HCM Systems Team, Employee Services, and UIS Technical staff through proper documentation and communication to establish and meet agreed upon service level agreements.
• Performs system analysis, program specification, systems development, and support during planned and unplanned maintenance windows.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Benefits

• No-cost or low-cost medical & dental plan options, some inclusive of IVF assistance.
• Disability, Life, Vision Insurance options.
• Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay, a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.
• Pre-tax savings plans, such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with ample sick and vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays. This includes a dedicated week off for winter break.
• 6 weeks of parental leave to adjust to the joys of parenthood.
• A tuition benefit program for you and/or your dependents.
• Free RTD EcoPass and Free Onsite Parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office.
• Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees