Lead Systems Analyst

Montana State University; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University in Bozeman seeks a Lead Systems Analyst to oversee the ESG Finance team, ensuring reliable Banner Finance operations across MSU's four campuses.

You will collaborate with Finance to translate requirements into technical solutions, supervise staff, manage projects, and coordinate with Banner teams. Requires strong SQL/PL-SQL and Oracle DB experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience analyzing, designing, specifying, developing, and implementing complex administrative applications.
• Demonstrated ability to foster working relationships with varied constituents.
• Experience with SQL, PL/SQL, and database-driven programming.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations of the ESG-Finance team.
• Collaborate with Finance to identify priority development and support for Finance systems.
• Provide systems analysis and design of solutions using Banner Finance.
• Manage projects and tasks related to development and maintenance.
• Coordinate problem resolution and interface with other Banner teams.

Skills

SQL

PL/SQL

Oracle DB

Banner Finance

Systems analysis

Project management

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Oracle database

Job description

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Lead the Enterprise Service Group ( ESG ) Finance team to support the four-campus Banner Finance operations. Collaborate with business counterparts to establish project priorities, address reported issues, and maintain existing processes.

Position Number

Position Number 4M0954

Department

Division

Division VP for Information Technology

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

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If other, specify End date

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible

Salary Salary range of $70,000 to $98,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type

Contract Type Classified Hourly

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

General Statement

In support of the Montana State University mission, University Information Technology ( UIT ) promotes, develops, delivers, and facilitates the use of information technology services and resources. The Enterprise Services Group is responsible for technical support of all major computer-based administrative applications for the four-campus MSU system. MSU uses Ellucian Banner software , running on an Oracle database, for the majority of its administrative tasks. Primary modules include Human Resources , Finance, Student, and Financial Aid.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director of Enterprise Services, the Lead Systems Analyst performs professional level work implementing and supporting the on-going operations for the EllucianBanner information system and for related custom applications and workflows used with the Finance information systems across the four-campuses of Montana State University. .
The Banner Finance Lead Systems Analyst will:

• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the ESG -Finance team
• Collaborate directly with the Finance business counterparts to identify priority development and support efforts for Finance information systems across MSU campuses
• Foster positive and effective working relationships
• Provide systems analysis including assessing user requirements, analyzing alternatives, designing preferred solutions, specifying technical requirements, developing software modules, implementing solutions, and maintaining major software systems
• Manage projects and tasks associated with development and maintenance efforts
• Coordinate technical problem resolution
• Participate in joint efforts with other Banner teams and committees that interface or interact with Banner Finance systems.
• Serve on other university committees providing leadership and technical counsel.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, plus recent directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful experience analyzing, designing, specifying, developing, programming, enhancing, and implementing complex administrative application systems that use relational database management systems and transaction processing techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain effective working relationships with varied constituents using appropriate interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and current intermediate or expert experience in applications programming with an emphasis on SQL , PL/ SQL , and/or database driven programming with modern software development tools.
• Successful experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing user requests, and delegating tasks to team members.
• Successful experience hiring, training, supervising, and mentoring technical staff.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Experience with university ERP systems (Ellucian Banner preferred).
• Experience with design, development, and deployment of integration components.
• Experience with design, development, deployment, and maintenance of applications employing ORACLE enterprise-wide relational database management systems, SQL , PL/ SQL , or other modern software architecture.
• Experience using reporting development tools.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Possess exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, effectively prioritize competing demands, and facilitate the work of others using effective time and project management skills.
• Demonstrate leadership and excellent conflict management skills.
• Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and the public in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrate commitment to service excellence with the ability to collaborate with and view processes and products from the lens of constituents/end users. Physical Demands
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Demonstrate ability to represent MSU and University Information Technology ( UIT ) and its programs to others in a professional and courteous manner.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

This is a full-time, on-site position based at our Bozeman, Montana campus. Occasional travel will be required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties?

This position has supervisory duties? Yes

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on August 31, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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