System Business Data Analyst

Logo : Posting Number :

STA00804PO25

Job Family :

Information Technology

Job Function :

Business Data Analysis

USC Market Title :

IT Business Data Analyst

Link to USC Market Title :

https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / titles / 133168

Job Level : P1 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title) :

System Business Data Analyst

Campus : Columbia

Work County : Richland

College / Division :

Division of Administration and Finance

Department :

DAF Purchasing and Central Supply

State Pay Band :

Approved Starting Salary :

$54,165

Advertised Salary Range :

$54,165 $67,707 $81,247

Location of Vacancy :

Columbia, SC

Part / Full Time : Full Time

Hours per Week : 37.5

Work Schedule :

• USC’s standard office hours are 8 : 30am – 5 : 00pm.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis : 12 months

Job Search Category :

Other Professional

About University of South Carolina :

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement :

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Advertised Job Summary :

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience :

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Job Duty :

Gathers, compiles, and synthesizes information for technology processes or systems for the Purchasing Department. Makes recommendations or assists in making recommendations or development or enhancement of existing management system, Peoplesoft. Analyzes business user needs to assess technical feasibility and solutions to assist the internal department as well as business community.

Translates business requirements into functional specifications.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 25

Job Duty :

Assists with development of technical designs, specifications, and options for technical solutions for the Purchasing Department. Assists with analyzing current processes and procedures to create future configurations which lead to gains in efficiency and cost savings to the University. May serve as a subject matter expert associated with content, processes, and procedures related to the current management system, Peoplesoft.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 25

Job Duty :

Represents the Purchasing Department in any technical support meetings; coordinates with PeopleSoft technical support to troubleshoot and resolve issues with the PeopleSoft system. Acts as liaison with the Controller’s Office for any required corrections, i.e. assets, cost centers; ensures that any match exceptions related to Purchasing are investigated and successfully resolved.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 25

Job Duty :

Designated as the PeopleSoft administrator for Purchasing; provides technical consulting and training to end users; develops processes related to PeopleSoft administration for Business Managers; identifies and implements contracts for punch-out capabilities in PeopleSoft.

Essential Function : Yes

Percentage of Time : 25

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive :

No

Hazardous weather category :

Essential

Number of Vacancies :

Desired Start Date :

11 / 03 / 2025

Job Open Date : 10 / 07 / 2025

Job Close Date : 01 / 05 / 2026

Open Until Filled : No

Special Instructions to Applicant :

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by January 5, 2026.

This posting is a re-advertisement. Applications previously submitted are still being considered. Previous applicants do no need to reapply.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to :

Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.

Quicklink for Posting :

https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / postings / 195823

EEO Statement :

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV / AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.