RASC BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST 4 TX - HYBRID

University of California Office of the President; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California Office of the President seeks a Business Systems Analyst 4 (TX) to join a pension administration team in Oakland. The role emphasizes advanced business process analysis, systems knowledge, and stakeholder communication within UC Retirement System.

The BSA 4 will identify methods to improve operation efficiency, document requirements, and guide testing and implementation across complex pension administration processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in business systems analysis or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge of pension and benefits is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business and user needs and translate them into system and process requirements.
• Provide advanced application support and training; mentor other analysts.
• Prepare and maintain documentation; implement complex process and system changes.
• Define system and process requirements and coordinate testing; lead cross-functional efforts to resolve issues.

Skills

Business process analysis

IT knowledge

Use Case modeling

User story creation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Posting

Job ID 89727

Location

Oakland

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Department Overview

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Position Summary

The Pension Administration BSA 4 applies advanced business process and analysis concepts as a business systems analyst with recognized expertise in pension and benefits. The BSA 4 must apply organizational objectives to resolve highly complex issues in accordance with the UC Retirement System, must have experience in problem-solving complex issues, providing in depth analysis of unique circumstances, and effectively communicating to various audiences and stakeholders. They are able to identify methods, techniques and evaluation criteria to obtain results to support and enhance the UC Retirement System (UCRS) plan administration, business operations, and overall functionality. Please note this is a hybrid position, three days a week on site, located in Oakland, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• 30% Requirements, Support, and Knowledge Sharing: Analyzes business and user needs and translates them into clear system and process requirements. Provides advanced application support and training, and shares expertise by mentoring other analysts and guiding project work.
• 25% Process Improvement and Documentation: Initiates and implements improvements to pension administration processes and procedures; prepares and maintains related documentation; and establishes requirements for complex process and system changes.
• 25% Complex Business and Systems Analysis: Applies advanced knowledge of UCRS plan administration, business processes, and supporting systems to define scope, evaluate impacts, and resolve complex issues in support of current and future operational needs.
• 20% Systems Design and Testing: Defines system and process requirements and technical specifications for complex changes; develops and coordinates integration and acceptance testing; and may lead cross-functional efforts to resolve significant business or systems issues.

Experience

Minimum 8 years Business Systems Analysis Role or Equivalent

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of business and process analysis functions.
• Advanced knowledge of related areas of IT.
• Knowledge relating to the design of processes and software across the organization.
• Advanced skills and methodologies associated with process and software design, modification and implementation.
• Demonstrated skills needed to develop process and system implementation plans.
• Demonstrated experience with process analysis, systems analysis, process architectures and systems analysis methodologies and practices including traditional waterfall, Agile, Agile Scrum, UML, UML Enterprise, et cetera.
• Understanding and skill in complex process and systems requirement documentation standards, such as Use Case modeling, User Story creations and narrative description.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds.
• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Demonstrates problem solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of business processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated testing and test planning skills.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Interpersonal and communications skills to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
• Apply advanced business process and analysis concepts and organizational objectives to resolve highly complex issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge and expertise in pension and benefits.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in identifying methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to support and enhance the UC Retirement System.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Travel Requirements

5%

Job Title

Business Systems Analyst 4 (TX)

This position is represented by the TX - Technical bargaining unit.

Job Code

006434

Salary Grade

STEPS

Payscale

$135,000 - $150,100

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

Benefits

Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: Benefits of Belonging

Conditions of Employment

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP

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