Systems & Process Improvement Analyst (2924)

Idaho State University; Pocatello, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho State University is seeking a Systems & Process Improvement Analyst to support university-wide process improvement initiatives. The role partners with faculty, staff, administrators, subject matter experts, project teams, and technology partners to understand current work, develop future-state processes, and implement sustainable solutions.

The Analyst uses systems thinking, data analysis, and continuous improvement methods to identify root causes, design improvements, and measure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations, organizational development, public administration, information systems, data analytics, industrial or systems disciplines, or a related field.
• At least 1 year experience analyzing processes, workflows, systems, operations, data, or organizational problems.
• At least 1 year experience gathering, organizing, analyzing, and synthesizing information to support problem-solving or decision-making.
• At least 1 year experience documenting processes, workflows, requirements, procedures, or other complex information.
• At least 1 year experience working collaboratively on projects with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current-state processes and document workflows, dependencies, and inefficiencies.
• Identify improvement opportunities using Lean, systems thinking, and problem-solving methods.
• Design future-state processes and evaluate alternatives for effectiveness and user impact.
• Gather and document business and functional requirements and analyze data dependencies.
• Support implementation plans, pilots, testing, rollout, and post-implementation review.

Skills

Process analysis

Data analysis

Documentation

Facilitation

Stakeholder collaboration

Project teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Systems & Process Improvement Analyst (2924)

Pocatello - Main
NOT eligible for remote work, on-campus position

Priority Date: October 1, 2026

Institution Information

Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our University community!

Job Description

The Systems & Process Improvement Analyst provides analytical, facilitation, documentation, and implementation support for university-wide process improvement initiatives.

Working within the Innovation Hub’s Systems & Process Improvement Center, the Analyst partners with faculty, staff, administrators, subject matter experts, project teams, and technology partners to understand how work is currently performed, identify opportunities for improvement, develop future-state processes, and support implementation of sustainable solutions.

The position applies systems thinking, process analysis, data analysis, and continuous improvement methods to institutional operations. The Analyst examines the relationships among people, processes, policies, technology, data, organizational structures, and user experience to identify root causes and develop practical improvements.

The position expands the University’s capacity to conduct systems and process improvement work. It operates under the strategic and methodological leadership of the Director of Systems & Process Improvement and works collaboratively with Innovation Hub project management, workplace training, change leadership, and technology partners.

This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current-state processes: Assess institutional processes, services, workflows, and business practices; engage stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand how work is performed; and document processes, handoffs, decision points, dependencies, variations, and areas of inefficiency.
• Identify improvement opportunities: Conduct root-cause analysis and apply process improvement, Lean, systems-thinking, and problem-solving methods to identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, consolidate, automate, redesign, or eliminate work.
• Design future-state solutions: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop improved processes, workflows, roles, responsibilities, controls, service models, and documentation; evaluate alternatives based on effectiveness, efficiency, feasibility, risk, cost, user experience, and institutional impact.
• Conduct business and systems analysis: Gather and document business and functional requirements; analyze relationships among processes, systems, data, policies, organizational structures, and users; and identify technology dependencies, manual work, duplicate data entry, and opportunities for automation.
• Support implementation and adoption: Translate recommendations into actionable implementation plans and support pilots, testing, rollout, and post-implementation review. Partner with project management, technology, training, and change leadership resources to support successful adoption of improvements.
• Measure and evaluate results: Gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative data, establish baselines and performance measures, evaluate outcomes, and use findings and stakeholder feedback to determine whether improvements are achieving intended results.
• Develop and maintain documentation: Create and maintain process maps, workflow diagrams, requirements, standard operating procedures, process guides, recommendations, analytical summaries, and other materials needed to communicate and sustain improvements.
• Contribute to institutional improvement capacity: Develop and support repeatable tools, methodologies, and resources that strengthen the University’s overall capacity for systems and process improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations, organizational development, public administration, information systems, data analytics, industrial or systems disciplines, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience.
• At least one (1) year experience analyzing processes, workflows, systems, operations, data, or organizational problems.
• At least one (1) year experience gathering, organizing, analyzing, and synthesizing information to support problem-solving or decision-making.
• At least one (1) year experience documenting processes, workflows, requirements, procedures, or other complex information.
• At least one (1) year experience working collaboratively on projects, initiatives, or operational improvements involving multiple stakeholders or functional areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years experience in higher education, government, healthcare, or another complex or decentralized organization.
• Three (3) years experience with Lean, Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, business process management, systems thinking, business analysis, or related methodologies.
• Three (3) years experiencedeveloping process maps, workflow documentation, business requirements, or other process-analysis deliverables.
• Three (3) years experiencesupporting technology implementations, workflow automation, system redesign, or other operational change initiatives.
• Three (3) years experienceanalyzing operational, performance, or organizational data to identify trends, opportunities, or areas for improvement.
• Three (3) years experience facilitating or supporting cross-functional projects, interviews, workshops, process discovery sessions, or implementation activities.

Additional Information

You must submit your CV/resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information. This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before October 1, 2026.

Salary will be between $55,000 - $65,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.

Idaho State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.