Research Administration Business Systems Analyst

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University seeks a full-time Research Administration Business Systems Analyst to support research administration systems and workflows. The role focuses on improving processes, data quality, and reporting across Workday Grants and Beaver Research Hub (Huron Research Suite) within the Office for Sponsored Research and Award Administration (OSRAA).

Responsibilities include configuring and testing systems, developing documentation and training, and providing user support to advance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, MIS, information technology, or related field, and three years of professional experience in business analysis.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Business analysis

Process improvement

Data analytics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday Grants

Beaver Research Hub

Huron Research Suite

Job description

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 procedu

Contact

Konnie Handschuch

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Salary

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.