Senior Business Analyst - Research Information Systems

TAMU Press; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University’s Research Info Systems Service Department seeks a RIS Senior Business Analyst to perform complex business analysis and support functions for Maestro/RIS. You will liaise with client departments, capture system requirements, design specifications, and participate in testing and maintenance activities.

The role includes developing end-user training, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with research administration policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience in business analysis or research administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task and collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• System Liaison and Client Interaction: liaises with client department and IT staff; serves as point of contact for complex questions or requests; maps current and future business processes.
• System Design and Business Requirements: collects, analyzes, documents, and defines RIS system scope; creates functional/technical specs; documents current processes.
• System Testing and Maintenance: participates in planning/testing of RIS configuration; handles patch/testing; tests reports and scripts.
• Staff Training and Development: develops and presents training for end-users; mentors and trains other employees.
• Policy and Regulation Compliance: stays updated on research administration policies and how they apply within the system.

Skills

Written communication

Analytical

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Three years related experience in business analysis or research administration

Agile project management experience

Knowledge of Research Administration

Job description

Texas A&M University’s Research Info Systems Service Department seeks a RIS Senior Business Analyst to perform complex business analysis and support functions for Maestro/RIS. You will liaise with client departments, capture system requirements, design specifications, and participate in testing and maintenance activities.

The role includes developing end-user training, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with research administration policies.