Sr. Enterprise Research Administration Business Analyst

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina State University is hiring a Sr. Enterprise Research Administration Business Analyst to design, implement, and support the ERA platform.

You will collaborate with campus stakeholders and IT partners to deliver reliable, user-focused solutions across multiple ERA modules. The role requires a master's or bachelor's with experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with InfoEd, SDLC, and project management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with two years relevant experience or Bachelor's degree with three years
• Experience with InfoEd software configuration, SDLC processes, project management, and effective communication skills
• Preferred: proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and process flow charting tools such as Visio or Lucidchart

Responsibilities

• Analyze business needs and develop functional and technical specifications for the ERA System
• Support multiple ERA modules including Conflict of Interest/Commitment, Animal Care & Use, Human Subjects, Proposal Development, Proposal Tracking, Subrecipient, and Post Award Management
• Design and implement cost-effective business solutions and evaluate emerging technologies for future organizational needs
• Manage project plans throughout the SDLC including requirements gathering, implementation, testing, and post-migration validation
• Coordinate development activities, monitor progress, and collaborate with IT and campus partners to ensure accurate and timely project completion
• Perform business analysis, solution development, regression and performance testing, QA, and technical support
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and assist customers in defining requirements, testing enhancements, and resolving technical/functional issues

Skills

Strong communication

Business analysis

Requirements gathering

Effective communication

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

InfoEd configuration

Visio

Lucidchart

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Job description

NC State University is hiring a Sr. Enterprise Research Administration Business Analyst. The role involves designing, implementing, enhancing, and supporting the university’s enterprise research administration platform by collaborating with campus stakeholders and IT partners to develop and maintain solutions across multiple research administration modules, ensuring system reliability and user-focused functionality.

Highlights

• Analyze business needs and develop functional and technical specifications for the Enterprise Research Administration (ERA) System.
• Support multiple ERA modules including Conflict of Interest/Commitment, Animal Care & Use, Human Subjects, Proposal Development, Proposal Tracking, Subrecipient, and Post Award Management.
• Design and implement cost-effective business solutions and evaluate emerging technologies for future organizational needs.
• Manage project plans throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC) including requirements gathering, implementation, testing, and post-migration validation.
• Coordinate development activities, monitor progress, and collaborate with IT and campus partners to ensure accurate and timely project completion.
• Perform business analysis, solution development, regression and performance testing, quality assurance, and technical support.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and assist customers in defining requirements, testing enhancements, and resolving technical/functional issues.
• Required qualifications include a Master's degree with two years relevant experience or Bachelor's degree with three years, experience with InfoEd software configuration, SDLC processes, project management, and effective communication skills.
• Preferred skills include proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and process flow charting tools such as Visio or Lucidchart.
• Position is full-time, 12 month recurring appointment in the Enterprise Application Services department; compensation commensurate with education and experience.