Senior Business Systems Analyst

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory; Village of Laurel Hollow (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) seeks a Senior Business Analyst to join our Business Systems team. The role supports ERP platforms such as Workday, Netsuite, and Lawson/Infor, building cross‑departmental relationships and delivering solutions while managing related projects.

The ideal candidate will review and implement solutions, write detailed requirements, and architect workflow improvements that align with our scientific research orientation and IT policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is required.
• Experience with ERP systems (Workday, Netsuite or Lawson/Infor).
• Experience designing/workflow automation solutions and BI reporting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• At least seven years of related technical experience.
• Experience in academic research center environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and implement solutions for business systems and user needs.
• Write detailed requirements for solutions based on functional needs.
• Architect solutions aligning with business strategies and objectives.
• Collaborate to develop and deploy solutions within defined requirements.
• Define reporting needs for business customers.
• Maintain documented procedures per IT policy.
• Mentor and train staff as needed.
• Lead small to medium projects as the primary project lead.
• Stay current with industry changes and impact on the organization.
• Handle additional IT tasks as assigned.

Skills

ERP systems

Workflow automation

Power BI

Scripting

Accounting knowledge

HR and procurement processes

Communication skills

Leadership / project lead

Academic environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Workday

Netsuite

Lawson/Infor

Job description

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join our Business Systems team. The Senior Business Analyst is responsible for the general support and maintenance of business systems applications in an academic environment centered on scientific research. The role includes supporting Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms such as Workday, Lawson/Infor, and Netsuite, building collaborative inter‑departmental relationships, navigating requests, resolving problems, and providing solutions while managing associated projects.

Position Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate and execute solutions for business systems and user needs.
• Write detailed requirements for solutions based on requested functional needs.
• Architect solutions that deliver on business strategies and objectives.
• Collaborate to develop and deploy solutions within defined business requirements.
• Define requirements and develop reporting needs for business customers.
• Assist in maintaining documented procedures in adherence to IT policy.
• Mentor and train staff as needed.
• Serve as primary lead for small and medium projects.
• Stay current with changes in the industry, and the impact to the organization.
• Perform additional IT related tasks, as assigned by Business Systems Manager.
• Work under the general supervision of the Business Systems Manager.

Position Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is required.

Skills / Experience

• Experience with ERP application such as Workday, Netsuite or Lawson/Infor.
• Experience in designing/developing workflow automation solutions.
• Experience developing business intelligence solutions and report writing such as Power BI.
• Basic scripting preferred.
• General knowledge of accounting, HR and procurement business processes.
• Experience in utilizing standards and industry best practices.
• Strong communication/collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead product design discussions.
• Minimum of seven (7) years related technical experience.
• Experience in academic research center environment preferred.

You are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition to your employment at the Laboratory. You will be required to provide proof of your vaccination on your first day of employment. For those individuals who are unable to receive a vaccine due to access issues, they will be expected to receive the vaccine upon arrival in New York.

CSHL is an EO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.