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Montana State University Business Operations Analyst in Bozeman, Montana
Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25081
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Sandy Sward
(406) 994-5318
ssward@montana.edu
Classification Title Business Operations Analyst
Working Title Business Operations Analyst
Brief Position Overview
The MSU Office of Sponsored Programs ( OSP ) is looking for an energetic, dedicated professional to administer the university’s software program to ensure efficient software deployment, transition, retention, use of legacy system data, and maintain the integrity of data contained and reported from that system.
The individual in this position will serve as a business application administrator and lead the effort of optimizing use of the data managment system by onboarding and training new users, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring process improvements are implemented quickly and effectively. These tasks will be achieved by building strong working relationships with MSU’s researchers, administrators, OSP IT and MSU central IT team.
Position Number 4M0646
Department Office of Sponsored Programs Admin
Division Office of Research and Economic Development
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Starting at $23.796/hr. commensurate with experience education and qualifications.
Contract Type Classified Salary
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
Under general direction of the Associate Vice President for Research Administration, the OSP Business Systems Analyst supports Montana State University’s Office of Sponsored Programs grant administration and business processes including OSP batch reports, OSP data validation reports, MSU web reports, OSP Internal Reports, and grant billing. The OSP Business Systems Analyst provides instruction and guidance to campus researchers, administrators, OSP staff, and University Information Technology ( UIT ) staff, and will be instrumental in the implementation, transition, retention and use of legacy system data. The Business Systems Analyst will also maintain a small research grant administration portfolio.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for working with IT professionals to ensure enhancement of existing and future software applications for the Office of Sponsored Programs ( OSP ) to meet programmatic and business needs.
Contribute to the OSP IT team in the design, development, modification, testing, deployment, and maintenance of new and existing software applications.
Optimize operational efficiencies and administrative capabilities for the department.
Consult with departmental staff about software system design, enhancement, and maintenance.
Work directly with OSP management, fiscal managers, business area experts, and OSP staff to ensure software products fulfill the business requirements for research administration.
Recommend revisions to business procedures based on capabilities of the software applications.
Maintain a small research grant administration portfolio.
Serve as Sub-Award IT Liaison.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, technology, or related field plus progressive experience in information systems management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft vb.net and other desktop productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Products (specifically Teams, Excel, OneDrive, SharePoint, and PowerPoint).
Demonstrated experience managing, leading, or playing a key role in the administration of information technology systems, and how data is stored, maintained, and retrieved.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Experience in research grant administration.
Experience with Ellucian Banner Grant Module at a higher education institution.
Data administration and/or computer programing experience.
Experience writing SQL scripts and reports.
Knowledge of grant administration applications and software from both a technical and a business-need perspective.
Experience maintaining data integrity.
The Successful Candidate Will
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with team members and constituents.
Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities while delivering high quality results.
Ability to effectively and professionally communicate verbally, in writing, and conduct presentations.
Demonstrated ability to understand and follow high-level policies and guidelines and apply those guidelines to daily responsibilities.
Ability to analyze data and audit reports for accuracy with exceptional attention to detail.
Demonstrate knowledge of the relationships between Banner research accounting, Banner finance, and Banner HR modules.
Demonstrated knowledge of Banner research accounting tables and complex table relationships.
Ability to professionally represent MSU and the Office of Sponsored Programs.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties? No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.
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Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on September 11, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.