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Systems Analyst - Facilities

Systems Analyst - Facilities

AscendPalo Alto, CA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

System Analyst – Facilities Management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

We are searching for a System Analyst for the Facilities Management team to oversee and manage the various software platforms utilized by the firm as a part of its various facilities operations. This position requires a highly flexible individual that can manage multiple responsibilities. This position would report to the Director of Facilities Operations.

  • Serve as the key liaison between the Real Estate & Workplace Services (REWS) department, IT, and other internal stakeholder groups, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration on technology projects.
  • Work with REWS leadership to improve efficiency, scalability and value of the facilities and security function through the deployment of technology solutions.
  • Role responsibilities for existing applications and platforms in use :

Function as firm’s representative in communications with vendors including contract management and issue escalation.

  • Serve as the firm’s product administrator, receiving escalated work tickets from helpdesk and working directly with vendor to resolve issues.
  • Remain current on all releases and communications from vendors.
  • Collaborate to keep technical and end-user documentation needed to support and use the application / function up to date.
  • Provide end-user support for applications / functions when required.
  • Answer application functionality questions.
  • Update and maintain settings in each system as a global administrator.
  • Role responsibilities for new projects :
  • Work with internal stakeholders to determine, define and gather requirements for application / functions needed.

  • Handle collaboration with IT teams, including serving as liaison to the vendor to gather required documentation for IT to complete vetting and implementation of product.
  • Perform feasibility study / cost benefit analysis for any products under consideration.
  • Develop and communicate business requirements.
  • Evaluate and analyze current work-flow processes to determine feasibility of automation / product implementation.
  • Explore application package functionality to satisfy business requirements.
  • Act as the Project Lead on behalf of REWS for implementation, including :
  • Evaluate, review and test applications / functions.

  • Collaborate on project plans and related project management documentation.
  • Collaborate on technical and end-user documentation needed to support and use the application / function. This includes working with the internal technical training team on the development of training materials for various user groups.
  • Directly develop / write training materials related to procedure that fall outside of the technical training team scope.
  • Create documentation for admin support on new products, including documenting settings, rules, and conventions specific to the firm’s environment.
  • Co-manage all testing (e.g., pilot testing), including creating the participant list, creating testing instructions, creating communications.
  • Lead the development of communications for the project.
  • Education and / or Work Experience Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline.
  • 5+ years' experience working as a Systems Analyst.
  • 2+ years’ experience in property management or office operations, including experience with facilities management software.
  • 2+ years’ experience in project management.
  • Competency with a variety of software including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly organized and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
  • Communicate essential information needed for decision making.
  • Analytical ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks into manageable work products.
  • Compensation - $90k - $120k

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