Business Analyst

Alabama State University, Center for Leadership and Public Policy invites applications to fill the Business Analyst position. This position will provide support for the development, installation and management of information technology applications for our contract with Alabama State Department of Education. (ALSDE).

Duties and Responsibilities :

Serves as a liaison between the business unit, business community and the IT organization in order to provide technical solutions to meet user needs

Analyzes business partner’s operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses to determine opportunities to automate processes and functions

Assists in the business process redesign and documentation as needed for new technology. Translates high-level business requirements into functional specifications for the IT organization and manages changes to such specifications

Educates the IT organization on the direction of the business

Negotiates agreements and commitments by facilitating communication between business unit(s) and IT from initial requirements to final implementation.

Possesses an understanding of technological trends and uses this knowledge to bring solutions to business units supported to enhance the enterprise’s competitive edge

May make recommendations for buy vs. build decisions

Development of new software business requirements as defined by ALSDE

Other closely related professional services typically associated with business analysis and support, including but not limited to activities such as training, preparation of documentation, preparation and conducing technical presentations, end-user interface and other problem solving tasks

Three (3) years of experience in data analysis to produce outputs and reports to make business recommendations and 2 years of experience in business process analysis, defining system requirements and preparing system specifications.

Minimum Training :

• Knowledge of current developments in information technology applications.
• Knowledge of standalone and client / server applications in Windows environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft development systems, i.e., Visual Studio, SQL, .NET, Visual Basic, VB Scripts, JavaScript, HTML, XML, SQL Server, Transact-SQL.
• Knowledge of current database systems and technologies.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to respond to multiple competing demands.
• Ability to apply relevant software & hardware tools.
• Ability to manage project activities.
• Ability to coordinate the work of others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
• Proficiency with MS Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access) and Visio.
• Ability to work independently and not rely on State or other team members for direction.

EEOC STATEMENT :

It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION :

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.

All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.