IT Business Analyst I

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Arizona is recruiting for an IT Business Analyst I in Tucson, focused on hardware fulfillment, endpoint lifecycle, and procurement workflow. The role provides foundational experience in business analysis within a higher education IT environment, reporting to the IT Product Manager and interfacing with enterprise support teams.

Responsibilities include documenting processes, validating data, and supporting testing and UAT activities while ensuring compliance and effective

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of business analysis principles.
• Ability to gather and document requirements with guidance.
• Familiarity with process mapping and workflow documentation concepts.
• Foundational knowledge of data analysis and reporting techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and fulfill hardware requests in a timely, customer-focused manner.
• Serve as the primary contact for end users throughout hardware lifecycle.

Skills

Basic business analysis

Requirements gathering

Process mapping

Data analysis and reporting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ServiceNow

Excel

Procurement platforms

Job description

Address 1077 N. Highland Ave., Room 303, Tucson, AZ 85719 USA

Position Highlights

University Information Technology Services (UITS) is the University of Arizona’s central technology organization. UITS delivers enterprise and specialized technology services that support students, faculty, researchers, staff, and campus partners. Through innovation, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to accessibility and continuous improvement, UITS supports the evolving needs of a leading research university and the communities it serves.

UITS invites applicants for the IT Business Analyst I position. The IT Business Analyst I supports business analysis activities within Endpoint Management and reports to the IT Product Manager. This entry-level role helps gather, document, and organize business and functional requirements for hardware fulfillment and endpoint lifecycle services. This position works under guidance to support analysis efforts that improve procurement, inventory tracking, device deployment, and lifecycle processes. This position also contributes to workflow documentation, supports system enhancements, validates data, and assists with testing activities. The position operates in a collaborative, product-focused environment that emphasizes learning, process documentation, stakeholder support, and continuous improvement. This role provides foundational experience in business analysis, institutional systems, and IT service delivery within a higher education setting.

This is a full-time, on-site position based at 1077 N. Highland Ave., Rm 303. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 8-hour workdays and a 7:00 a.m. or 8:00 a.m. start time.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Asset Lifecycle Management and Hardware Fulfillment

• Coordinate and fulfill standard and custom hardware requests in a timely, customer-focused manner.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for end users throughout the hardware purchasing and fulfillment lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Support teams and external vendors to support procurement, fulfillment, and issue resolution activities.
• Maintain accurate IT asset inventory records and ensure lifecycle activities are documented to support compliance, auditing, and operational reporting.

Process Documentation and Operational Support

• Document and maintain current-state business processes related to purchasing, inventory management, and endpoint lifecycle operations.
• Develop and update workflow diagrams, process maps, standard operating procedures, and related documentation.
• Identify process inefficiencies, documentation gaps, or operational issues and elevate findings to senior team members as appropriate.
• Support consistency and accuracy in documentation standards and operational practices across the team.

Stakeholder Support and Coordination

• Facilitate communication and coordination between business stakeholders, technical teams, and operational support groups.
• Prepare meeting agendas, supporting materials, meeting notes, and follow-up action items.
• Respond to routine stakeholder inquiries and provide operational support related to processes, systems, and services.
• Escalate complex issues or unresolved concerns to senior analysts or leadership while developing an understanding of stakeholder needs and business operations.

Data Validation and Reporting Support

• Perform data validation activities related to IT assets, inventory, and purchasing records.
• Support the creation and maintenance of operational reports, dashboards, and data summaries for departmental use.
• Identify, document, and communicate data discrepancies or inconsistencies to appropriate team members.
• Assist in maintaining data integrity across systems, records, and reporting tools to support informed operational decision-making.

Testing and Implementation Support

• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities for system updates, process improvements, and technology implementations.
• Execute test cases, document results, and track identified issues or defects through resolution.
• Validate system changes against documented business requirements and operational expectations.
• Support implementation readiness activities, including documentation updates, process communication, and coordination tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic understanding of business analysis principles and practices.
• Ability to gather and document requirements with guidance.
• Familiarity with process mapping and workflow documentation concepts.
• Foundational knowledge of data analysis and reporting techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow established processes and procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Basic problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines with supervision.
• Abilityto learn enterprise systems (e.g., ITSM tools, procurement platforms).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift computers, monitors, and related equipment up to 35 lbs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or education demonstrating an understanding of general IT concepts, systems, and terminology.
• Prior experience within higher education environments or IT organizations.
• Experience with tools such as ServiceNow or similar ITSM systems.
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, reporting dashboards).
• Experience with process documentation or workflow diagramming.
• Experience supporting product management or product lifecycle functions.
• Experience working with procurement systems and vendor management processes.

FLSA Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Information Technology

Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay $59,404 - $74,254

Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade 8

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Career Stream and Level PC1

Job Family IT Business Analysis

Job Function Information Technology

Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies 1

Contact Information for Candidates [e-mail]

Open Date 8/25/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter

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