Research Administration Systems Analyst: Transform Grants & Data

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

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