Business Analyst I

chess; New Mexico; On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Central New Mexico Community College seeks a Business Analyst I to define scope and objectives based on user needs and an understanding of business systems, technology, and industry requirements. The role collaborates with software development teams, analyzes requirements, and documents processes, planning tests to ensure quality and align with business goals.

The position supports data preparation and visualizations to inform decisions, monitors applications such as Websites, CRMs, LMSs, and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a specific or related field.
• One year of related experience including systems implementation.
• PMI PBA certification.
• A combination of education and experience may be substituted for the requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Develops procedures to solve complex business problems.
• Analyzes systems and business implications of technology.
• Creates and maintains project documentation (scope, RAID logs, etc.).
• Develops reports and dashboards using SQL/SAS.
• Collaborates with IT to modify programs, databases, and reports.
• Identifies metrics and optimizes processes for efficiency.

Skills

SQL

SAS

Data visualization

Low-code

Requirements analysis

Testing

Education

Associate’s degree in a related field

PMI Professional Certification in Business Analysis (PBA)

Tools

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Brightspace LMS

Job description

Compensation

$53,997.00-$67,496.00

Salary

Salary

Employment Type

Regular

Grade

E07

Position Summary

The Business Analyst I is responsible for formulating and defining scope and objectives based on both user needs and a thorough understanding of business systems, technology available, and industry requirements. The business analyst is responsible for providing insights and suggest improvements to existing and new software applications. This position will work alongside the software development teams and perform detailed requirement’s analysis, documenting processes, planning and coordinating unit, integration and acceptance tests. The business analyst is responsible for enhancing the quality of products and services, the ability to prepare data and data visualizations to inform business decisions, and finding technical solutions to business needs. The business analyst helps monitor and maintain technical applications such as Websites, CRMs, LMS and serves as IT support for technical issues.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with developing/modifying procedures to solve complex business problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operation time, and form of desired results.


• Possesses some technical knowledge of all phases of systems analysis and considers the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environment.


• Develops and maintains written project documentation such as; applications including best practices, processes, user friendly procedures, project scope, business process document, RACI, and RAID(l) logs.


• Assists in developing and maintaining written project documentation such as; applications, including best practices, processes, user friendly procedures, project scope, business process document, RACI, and RAID(l) logs.


• Assist in editing and revising written documentation such as test plans, user stories, use cases, business process model and notation, in collaboration with users.


• Revises and assists in developing user-friendly procedures, guidelines, and documentation.


• Provides data analyses and ad-hoc reporting through the use of research and query tools.


• Collaborates with the Information Technology Services staff to understand requirements in creating, upgrading, and maintaining of programs, databases, and reports.


• Assists in identifying, compiling, and delivering required metrics by proactively managing multiple data sources. Continually reviews and finds ways to improve current processes for greater efficiencies and reduction in non-value-added activities working in partnership with key stakeholders internal and external stakeholders. internal and external stakeholders.


• Generates, distributes and maintains a concise set of standard reports that provide insight into operational statistics, performance, and trending.


• Participates in a team that develops software applications and interfaces as well as in the process of uncovering business goals, shaping them in clear and understandable terms, and identifying and evaluating a range of solutions.


• Researches and analyzes system problems. Tests systems and database functions, upgrades and/or patches, as well as new third-party software or hardware implementation to ensure proper functioning of systems.


• Serves as internal developer to develop custom applications for business users using low-code technologies. Provides data stewardship for assigned systems for data accuracy, conformity, integrity in accordance with established in accordance with policy and procedures.


• Begins to learn and develop reports and dashboards of data and information using SQL, SAS, or other reporting languages/tools.
  Understands data entry standards according to the data systems data steward guidelines and UI/UX interfaces for assigned systems
  Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a specific or related field

AND

• One (1) year of related experience including systems implementation experience

OR

• PMI Professional Certification in Business Analysis (PBA)

OR

• A combination of education and experience may be substituted for the requirements of the position

Preferences

• Two (2) years of experience with basic web technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and with web publishing platforms or learning management systems (LMS).


• Experience supporting learning management systems (LMS) or academic information systems, preferably including Brightspace or similar platforms.


• Experience maintaining data integrity, file management, documentation, and information organization, including developing processes to ensure data accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and appropriate use.


• Experience gathering, organizing, and validating information from stakeholders to support system content, documentation, processes, or business needs.


• Knowledge of data visualization principles and tools, including the ability to present information in a clear and meaningful format.

Best Consideration Date: 10/07/2026

Additional Information

• At this time, employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.


• Candidates selected for the role are expected to relocate and establish residency within a reasonable timeframe following acceptance of the offer.


• Preference will be given to those who reside in New Mexico

EEO STATEMENT

As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.