Business Analyst

Dublin City University; Dublin; On-site; EUR 61,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Dublin City University is inviting applications for the position of Business Analyst (Professional 5A), a permanent contract based in Dublin. The role focuses on driving the operational reporting lifecycle and ensuring reporting assets align with university objectives.

It requires coordinating with core units and technical teams to translate needs into actionable specifications and to deliver training as needed.

Qualifications

• Role focuses on operational reporting lifecycle and stakeholder engagement.
• Translates administrative requirements into detailed specifications.
• Delivers reporting-related training and contributes to systems training.

Responsibilities

• Drive all aspects of the operational reporting lifecycle from requirements to deployment.
• Bridge operational needs with technical execution across units and teams.
• Translate requirements into detailed specs to enable decision-making in Curriculum Management, Enrolment and Awards.
• Deliver reporting-related training for users and contribute to broader systems training.

Job description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position #003492 Business Analyst (Professional 5A), Permanent Contract

Role Profile

Reporting to the Head of Curriculum Management Service (CMS), the post holder will drive all aspects of the operational reporting lifecycle - encompassing requirements definition, design, validation, deployment, and ongoing enhancements. This position ensures that all reporting assets remain accurate, operationally robust, and strictly aligned with core University business objectives.

Working closely with key business units and technical teams, the post holder will bridge operational needs and technical execution. They will convert administrative requirements into detailed specifications, ensuring operational reporting effectively enables decision-making in critical areas such as Curriculum Management, Enrolment, and Awards. Possessing highly developed stakeholder engagement capability as well as business process and data understanding, they will deliver reporting-related training and, where relevant, will contribute to the development and delivery of broader systems-related training.

The Head of Curriculum Management Services reports to the Senior Director of Academic Governance, Operations and Systems, OVPAA.

Please see the attached job description which includes details on the responsibilities associated with the role and the qualifications and experience required.

Salary Scale:

Professional 5A: €60,580 - €81,922

Appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with current Government pay policy.

Closing Date:

Friday, 2nd October 2026.

For more information on the Office of the Vice-President of Academic Affairs please visit - https://www.dcu.ie/ovpaa

Informal Enquiries in relation to this role should be directed to:

Ms Bernadette Dowling, Head of Curriculum Management Service, Dublin City University.

Phone + 353 (0)1 700 7724

Email: [e-mail]

We will provide support and accommodations to ensure all candidates, including those with disabilities, can fully participate in the process.

Dublin City University is an equal opportunities employer.

In line with the Employment Equality Acts 1998-2015, the University is committed to equality of treatment for all those who engage with its recruitment, selection and appointment processes.

The University's Athena Swan Silver Award signifies the University's commitment to promoting gender equality and addressing any gender pay gaps. Information on a range of university policies aimed at creating a supportive and flexible work environment are available in the DCU Policy Starter Packs

Contact Email : [e-mail] Contact No : +00353 1 700 5436