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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)
Job Profile:
Bus Systems Analyst III (Inst)
Job Summary:
This is a project position with a projected end date of December 31, 2027.
Common: Makes final determinations on systems requirements and technology selection and performs complex data analysis to ensure data management objectives are met. Provides guidance to lower level staff and serves as a subject matter expert to leadership.
Unique: The Workday Enterprise Solutions Team (WEST) is responsible for the administration and optimization of Workday and related systems (including, but not limited to, Adaptive Planning, Jaggaer / ShopUW+, Huron Research Suite) for Finance, Human Resources, and Research Administration across the Universities of Wisconsin System, while focusing on people, processes, and technology. This team concentrates on continuous improvement, system maintenance, projects, release enhancements, support, and strategic integration of the Workday ERP and related systems to achieve business objectives.
The Business Analyst leads process improvement projects, supports business needs, and ensures alignment with WEST and unit
priorities.
In addition to these core responsibilities, this role has a strong focus on data, reporting, and analytics. The Business Analyst leads complex data analysis efforts, resolves reporting challenges, and provides strategic guidance on the selection and use of reporting tools such as Workday Reporting, Tableau dashboards, and other analytics solutions. This role requires experience working with ERP data, as well as the ability to translate data into actionable insights that drive decision-making.
The Business Analyst collaborates across functions to design and implement sustainable solutions, while also providing support to other members of the team. The Business Analyst builds strong relationships, demonstrates an understanding of business and enterprise
application operations, and delivers hands-on support for process improvements and problem-solving. Analysts collaborate within the team and across functions to ensure sustainable, cross-functional solutions.
The ideal candidate has strong analytical, technical, and communication skills; advanced critical thinking and problem-solving abilities; and experience working independently and collaboratively. They bring expertise in data analysis, reporting strategy, and ERP systems, along with experience supporting organizat