Application Systems Analyst - Advanced - IT * Days 40hrs/wk

University of Michigan Health-West; Wyoming (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking an Advanced Application Systems Analyst to lead projects, optimize workflows, and mentor staff. The role focuses on complex configurations, data integration, and system performance improvements.

You will guide cross-functional teams, manage vendor relations, and support regulatory compliance within applications. A strong background in application analysis and leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of Application Analysis experience with a strong project leadership background.
• Associate or higher degree in computer science, IT or related field.
• Experience analyzing and supporting application systems, with leadership exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead application projects, including new system implementations and major upgrades.
• Provide mentorship and share best practices in application support.
• Develop standardized procedures and documentation to optimize workflows.
• Resolve escalated issues and provide advanced troubleshooting for complex problems.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align application functionality with goals.
• Manage vendor relationships and provide service line leadership.
• Assist with compliance with data standards, security, and regulatory requirements in applications.
• Assist in Enterprise Architecture/Tech Review processes.

Skills

Application systems

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Mentoring

System optimization

Education

High school diploma with 7+ years experience in Application Analysis

Associate degree in computer science/IT related field with 5+ years

Bachelor's degree in computer science/IT related field with 3+ years

Job description

Application Systems Analyst - Advanced - IT * Days 40hrs/wk

Requisition #: req11970

• Shift: Days
• FTE status: 1
• On-call: Yes
• Weekends: No

General Purpose of Job:

The Advanced Application Systems Analyst leads application projects, optimizes workflows, and provides mentorship. This role includes managing complex configurations, supporting organizational goals, and enhancing data integration and performance.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Education:

• High school diploma and a minimum of 7 years of Application Analysis experience OR Associates degree computer science, IT or related field and a minimum of 5 years of Application Analysis experience OR Bachelors degree in computer science, IT or related field and a minimum of 3 year of Application Analysis experience

Experience:

• Required: Must be proficient in application analysis or support, with project leadership experience.
• Preferred: Ideal candidate will have experience in application analysis or support, with project experience.

Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of application systems, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Proficiency in managing large-scale configurations and optimizing system performance.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Team members may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Lead application projects, including new system implementations and major upgrades.
• Provides mentorship and sharing best practices in application support.
• Optimize workflows by developing standardized procedures and documentation.
• Resolve escalated issues and provide advanced troubleshooting for complex problems.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align application functionality with organizational goals.
• Manage vendor relationships and provide service line leadership.
• Assist with compliance with data standards, security, and regulatory requirements in applications.
• Assist in Enterprise Architecture/Tech Review processes.