Research Administration Business Systems Analyst

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); Ibrido; USD 79.000 - 92.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Oregon State University in Corvallis seeks a Research Administration Business Systems Analyst to support the modernization of OSU’s research infrastructure. You will analyze sponsored programs workflows and translate requirements into functional solutions across pre-award and post-award operations.

You will assist in configuring and testing Workday Grants and the Beaver Research Hub, develop dashboards and reports, and collaborate with OSRAA, RSS, UIT, and campus partners to implement

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, MIS, IT, or related field, plus three years of professional experience in business analysis or enterprise systems support.
• Experience analyzing and documenting complex business processes and translating requirements into functional solutions.
• Experience with sponsored research administration and grant accounting in a research-intensive university.
• Knowledge of federal sponsored programs requirements, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate across organizational boundaries, maintain confidentiality, and apply policies and procedures consistently.
• Experience using enterprise information systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.

Mansioni

• Analyze and improve research administration business processes and workflows.
• Support configuration, testing, and process improvements within Workday Grants, Beaver Research Hub, and related research systems.
• Coordinate assigned system enhancements, testing activities, issue resolution, and project deliverables.
• Analyze and validate data and support data quality across research administration systems.
• Develop and support operational reports, dashboards, and reporting requirements.
• Provide functional system support and troubleshoot business process and integration issues.
• Develop documentation, training materials, and user guidance to support system and process changes.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in business/IT

Strumenti

Workday Grants

Huron Research Suite

eRA systems

Reporting tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary:

The Division of Research and Innovation invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, Research Administration Business Systems Analyst position. Be part of an exciting period of growth and innovation in Oregon State University’s research enterprise. The Research Administration Business Systems Analyst supports OSU’s research mission by helping strengthen the technology, data, and business processes that enable researchers and research administrators to succeed. Through a focus on operational efficiency, compliance, exceptional service, and continuous improvement, this position will contribute to modernizing OSU’s research infrastructure and advancing the research excellence and growth envisioned in OSU’s strategic plan Prosperity Widely Shared. The Research Administration Business Systems Analyst supports the effective operation, integration, and continuous improvement of Oregon State University research administration business processes and systems, including Workday Grants and the Beaver Research Hub electronic research administration (eRA) platform (Huron Research Suite). The position analyzes sponsored programs workflows, identifies and documents business requirements, supports system configuration and testing, validates data, troubleshoots system and integration issues, and helps implement practical improvements across pre-award and post-award operations. Working with the Office for Sponsored Research and Award Administration (OSRAA), Research Support Services (RSS), University Information and Technology (UIT), finance and HR partners, vendors, and other campus stakeholders, the Analyst translates business needs into functional requirements and supports users through system and process changes. The position also supports reporting and dashboard solutions, system and integration monitoring, documentation, training, and ongoing functional support for research administration systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and improve research administration business processes and workflows.
• Support configuration, testing, and process improvements within Workday Grants, Beaver Research Hub, and related research systems.
• Coordinate assigned system enhancements, testing activities, issue resolution, and project deliverables.
• Analyze and validate data and support data quality across research administration systems.
• Develop and support operational reports, dashboards, and reporting requirements.
• Provide functional system support and troubleshoot business process and integration issues.
• Develop documentation, training materials, and user guidance to support system and process changes.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, management information systems, information technology, or related field, and three years of professional experience in business analysis, process improvement, research administration, or enterprise systems support; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience analyzing and documenting complex business processes and translating requirements into functional solutions.
• Experience with sponsored research administration and grant accounting in a research-intensive university.
• Knowledge of federal sponsored programs requirements, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate across organizational boundaries, maintain confidentiality, and apply policies and procedures consistently.
• Experience using enterprise information systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Workday Grants, Huron Research Suite, eRA systems, systems integrations, or enterprise software implementation.
• Experience with user acceptance testing, data reconciliation, business intelligence tools, and operational reporting.
• Experience facilitating process improvement, training, and change management.
• Experience developing reports and dashboards in Workday.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Work will be performed during standard working hours (Pacific Standard Time), Monday through Friday, but may occasionally require evening or weekend work to meet critical deadlines or institutional objectives. The incumbent’s preferred primary work location is Oregon State University’sCorvallis campus, with hybrid work options. Hybrid or remote work arrangements may be considered for qualified candidates and at the discretion of the supervisor. Periodic travel may also be required.

Salary Range: $78,731 - $91,800

Anticipated Start Date: 2027-01-04

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