Applications Analyst

BBSS Beyond Blue; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking an Applications Analyst to configure, maintain, and support laboratory enterprise applications. The role provides working knowledge to resolve incidents, analyze problems, and improve workflows, ensuring IT standards and regulatory compliance are met.

You will translate requirements into system functionality and coordinate successful implementations. The position emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, documentation, and ongoing support of application

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 2+ years of experience configuring, maintaining, and supporting enterprise applications.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Configures, maintains, and supports enterprise applications across clinical, financial, or administrative domains.
• Analyzes application issues, identifies root causes, and recommends sustainable solutions.
• Performs daily system monitoring, audits, and data integrity reviews.
• Develops and executes test scenarios for functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Collaborates with vendors, IT teams, and business stakeholders to resolve issues and implement enhancements.
• Participates in requirements gathering and translates business needs into technical specifications.
• Prepares detailed documentation, workflows, and training materials for application processes.
• Supports compliance with IT governance, data security, and regulatory requirements.
• Provides input on service improvements and process optimization opportunities.

Skills

Enterprise application configuration

Technical testing

Data integrity

Requirements gathering

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Beyond Blue Job Posting Title: Applications Analyst Requisition Number: R-000003741 Department Name: Director, ITS Ancillary Systems Laboratory Work Location: 2317 Alumni Park Plaza Grade Level: 8 Type of Position: Regular Position Time Status: Full time Equivalency Link https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Shift: Days (United States of America)

Job Summary

Responsible for configuring, maintaining, and supporting laboratory enterprise applications with moderate independence. Provides working knowledge to resolve incidents, analyze problems, and recommend improvements to workflows and processes. Ensures compliance with IT standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements. Develops solutions that enhance system performance, improve user experience, and support operational efficiency. Coordinates with stakeholders to translate requirements into system functionality and ensure successful implementation.

Essential Functions

• Configures, maintains, and supports enterprise applications across clinical, financial, or administrative domains.
• Analyzes application issues, identifies root causes, and recommends sustainable solutions.
• Performs daily system monitoring, audits, and data integrity reviews.
• Develops and executes test scenarios for functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Collaborates with vendors, IT teams, and business stakeholders to resolve issues and implement enhancements.
• Participates in requirements gathering and translates business needs into technical specifications.
• Prepares detailed documentation, workflows, and training materials for application processes.
• Supports compliance with IT governance, data security, and regulatory requirements.
• Provides input on service improvements and process optimization opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree

Experience Requirement

2+ years of experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

N/A

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2.
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 1. Never
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never
• G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never
• K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 1. Never
• M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with regular repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds or standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds.

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live.

In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination.

The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Our Work Experience

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people.

Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.