Systems Analyst IV - 529567

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

3d•$68,500 - $89,100•Remote

About The Position

The Systems Analyst IV plans and configures high-complexity software systems to support the administrative function of the University under minimal supervision. This may include enterprise and highly critical applications. Assists in the development of processes. Creates workflows. Installs, configures, supports, and maintains integrations for vendor-supplied software systems. Works on a team and collaborates with specific departments, colleges, and customers around campus. Supports their needs, troubleshooting and resolving issues, and responding to their questions and concerns in a timely manner. Provides guidance, training, and/or supervision to other Systems Analysts. Serves as a senior-level subject matter expert responsible for the design, optimization, integration, and sustainment of highly complex, enterprise-level systems supporting the University’s electronic research administration (eRA) ecosystem. Provides expert leadership for research-specific system architecture, integrations, reporting frameworks, and data quality remediation, including integration with other institutional systems such as finance, human resources, compliance, and identity management platforms. Leads efforts with institution-wide impact, partnering closely with functional business analysts who provide research policy, regulatory, and operational expertise. Ensures that research administration systems are scalable, reliable, and aligned with broader campus technology modernization initiatives.

Requirements

Master's degree and four (4) years of IT system analysis experience; OR bachelor's degree and six (6) years of IT system analysis experience; OR associate's degree and eight (8) years of IT experience to include six (6) years of IT system analysis; OR high school diploma or GED and ten (10) years of IT experience to include six (6) years of IT system analysis.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated knowledge in system configuration, testing, and sustainment for highly integrated applications.
Knowledge of change management and system adoption best practices for large‑scale enterprise systems, including advising on training strategies, user readiness, and post‑implementation stabilization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Huron Research Suite.
Experience working in higher education, research administration, healthcare, or similarly complex regulatory environments.
Experience designing or overseeing system integrations and data flows between multiple enterprise platforms.
Experience analyzing and resolving system and data issues through root-cause analysis.
Experience supporting or implementing enterprise SaaS platforms (e.g., ERP, eRA, compliance, or financial systems).
Experience supporting complex, enterprise-level administrative systems in a systems analyst or similar role.

Responsibilities

Plans and configures high-complexity software systems.
Assists in the development of processes.
Creates workflows.
Installs, configures, supports, and maintains integrations for vendor-supplied software systems.
Collaborates with specific departments, colleges, and customers around campus.
Supports customer needs, troubleshooting and resolving issues, and responding to questions and concerns.
Provides guidance, training, and/or supervision to other Systems Analysts.
Serves as a senior-level subject matter expert responsible for the design, optimization, integration, and sustainment of highly complex, enterprise-level systems supporting the University’s electronic research administration (eRA) ecosystem.
Provides expert leadership for research-specific system architecture, integrations, reporting frameworks, and data quality remediation.
Ensures that research administration systems are scalable, reliable, and aligned with broader campus technology modernization initiatives.