Business Systems Analyst III

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Community College System (System Office) seeks a Data Strategy Coordinator for a one-year time-limited position. You will lead enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, align data and analytics, and coordinate cross-functional projects across higher education systems.

The role requires a Master’s/ Bachelor’s with extensive experience in data governance, analytics, and organizational change management, plus strong executive communication skills and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with five years of programmatic experience related to the area of assignment.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify you.
• Experience with enterprise data governance, analytics, or digital transformation initiatives is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
• Build consensus among diverse stakeholder groups.
• Translate technical concepts into executive-level communications.
• Coordinate complex, cross-functional projects.
• Analyze organizational challenges and recommend practical solutions.
• Develop actionable implementation plans.
• Communicate effectively with executives, technical staff, and institutional leaders.
• Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Enterprise data governance

Strategic planning

Business process analysis

Organizational change management

Data analytics

Enterprise architecture

Project management

Higher education operations

Data quality

Organizational development

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Workshop facilitation

Presentation development

Analytical problem solving

Technical writing

Relationship management

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Agency

Community College System

Division

Executive Division

Job Classification Title

TJ Business Systems Analyst III (NS)

Position Number

65044546

Grade

NC21

About Us

The North Carolina Community College System (System Office) is a statewide network of 58 public community colleges. The system enrolls over 500,000 students annually. It is the 3rd largest in the nation based on the number of colleges. It also provides data to the North Carolina Learning Object Repository by collecting, contributing, and sharing digital learning resources for use in traditional or distance learning environments. The mission of the North Carolina Community College System is to open the door to high-quality, accessible educational opportunities that minimize barriers to post-secondary education, maximize student success, develop a global, multicultural, and competent workforce, and improve the lives and wellbeing of N.C. citizens.

Description of Work

SALARY RANGE: $70,627- $100,000

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

The mission of the North Carolina Community College System is to open the door to high-quality, accessible educational opportunities that minimize barriers to post-secondary education, maximize student success, develop a global, multicultural, and competent workforce, and improve the lives and wellbeing of N.C. citizens. To learn more about the NC Community College System Office and the Great 58 visit our website About Us | NC Community Colleges.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The Data Strategy Coordinator is a one-year time-limited position responsible for leading the development and coordination of a comprehensive Enterprise Data and Analytics Strategy for the North Carolina Community College System.

This position serves as the primary strategist and coordinator for creating an enterprise framework that aligns data, analytics, technology, governance, organizational capabilities, and change management to support a modern, sustainable data ecosystem.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

• Enterprise data governance principles
• Strategic planning methodologies
• Business process analysis
• Organizational change management
• Data analytics and business intelligence
• Enterprise architecture concepts
• Project management methodologies
• Higher education business operations
• Data quality and information management
• Organizational development Skills
• Strategic planning and facilitation
• Business analysis
• Executive communication
• Stakeholder engagement
• Consensus building
• Workshop facilitation
• Presentation development
• Organizational assessment
• Analytical problem solving
• Technical writing
• Relationship management
• Program coordination Abilities

Lead enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.

• Lead enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
• Build consensus among diverse stakeholder groups.
• Translate technical concepts into executive-level communications
• Coordinate complex, cross-functional projects.
• Analyze organizational challenges and recommend practical solutions.
• Develop actionable implementation plans.
• Communicate effectively with executives, technical staff, and institutional leaders.
• Manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Management Preference :

Master's degree in a related field; Experience in higher education, particularly within community colleges or statewide higher education systems; Experience with enterprise data governance, analytics, enterprise architecture, or digital transformation initiatives; Familiarity with enterprise information systems such as ERP, CRM, student information systems, HR, finance, and learning management systems

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution in a discipline related to the area of assignment with five years of programmatic experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonabl