IT Business Analyst II

Join our team as an IT Business Analyst! Collaborate with university teams to gather and translate business requirements, driving innovative solutions. Lead meetings and manage projects in a dynamic environment. Apply now!

  • 518403
  • Manhattan, Kansas, United States
  • Division of Info Tech
  • Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Regular)
  • Opening on: Oct 18 2024
  • On-site

About This Role

The IT Business Analyst position serves as a partner for one or more university functional teams.  Working directly with business stakeholders the individual in this position will collect, clarify, and translate business requirements into documentation and conceptual design.  This position will engage other IT professionals to identify and implement innovative solutions for complex challenges.  This highly collaborative environment encourages innovation and ideas.

Individuals in this position will specialize in a functional area and have the ability to provide consultative assistance and backup to other business analysts.  This position will be responsible for effectively leading meetings, driving communications and working in a constantly changing environment.  The Business Analyst will work on projects with some complexity, which have operational impact, and potentially strategic impact, to one or more departments/units.

This position may also serve as project manager for smaller projects as workload allows.

About Us

Our team culture empowers you to take ownership of your work and its outcome. This is an opportunity for self-motivated individuals to work with a highly innovative team. We are looking for candidates who can work collaboratively to resolve problems and have a high tolerance for complexity and ambiguity. You will be expected to take the initiative to design and deliver solutions that solve problems and bring value to the university. 

Worksite Option

This position is on-site

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Requires a bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

IT Infrastructure knowledge in one or more of the following categories:
Data Center Technologies:
     Understand network components, servers, data centers, cloud computing, databases, and virtualization
     Familiarity with infrastructure services such as DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls, and load balancers
Systems Integration: Knowledge of how different systems (ERP, CRM, etc.) interact with IT infrastructure
Cloud Technologies: Awareness of cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their offerings like IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
Cybersecurity Basics:
     Knowledge of security protocols, encryption, firewall management, and risk assessment
     Three years of experience in a higher education environment
     Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
     Analytical and creative problem-solving skills
     Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms
     Excellent facilitation, collaboration, and presentation skills
     Ability to simultaneously coordinate multiple projects, resources, and activities
     Experience with developing requirements, establishing business cases, and developing process flow diagrams
     Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
     Self-motivated and directed, with the ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and execute tasks while under pressure
     Ability to communicate with non-technical and technical staff, includes the ability to explain technical concepts in non-technical terms

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Three references with contact information

Screening of Applications Begins

Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$75,000-$90,000

 

 

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Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.

Work Authorization: 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:

Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.

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