Business Analyst - Workday Job at Penn State University in University Park

Overview

Business Analyst - Workday role at Penn State University.

Position specifics

The position is fully remote within the United States. Standard working hours are in the eastern time zone.

Responsibilities

• Meet with various stakeholders to gather and analyze information about critical business needs.
• Elicit requirements using various methods, including interviews, document review, requirements workshops, and surveys.
• Validate and verify the business needs or requirements by testing, reviewing, and documenting.
• Document definitions and attributes of current business functions using visual diagrams, process models, workflows, process maps, cost analysis, or other tools as appropriate.
• Analyze existing business solutions in comparison to improved or proposed changes to identify gaps and/or necessary changes; conduct solution comparisons to evaluate, select, and optimize best solutions.
• Prioritize tasks and projects; design new or improved business solutions based on analysis; build consensus; manage subsequent changes to improved business functions.
• Identify potential bottlenecks and/or risks in new or improved business functions and make recommendations for resolution; contribute to continual process improvement; ensure that proposed processes do not conflict with other processes across the unit or institution.
• Develop and administer training resources and communication plans; administer and collect regular feedback; deliver training and/or stakeholder acceptance plans.
• Partner with key roles such as project managers, other business analysts, process improvement specialists, and change management consultants to maximize business value for the customer.
• Contribute to the establishment of project definition and scope for short-term and long-term projects.
• Provide regular progress updates to project management and leadership.
• May supervise staff, including hiring, development, and performance management.

Qualifications

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of the business analyst role. Works independently on moderately complex work assignments under limited oversight, reviews progress, and evaluates results. Monitors work and projects ensuring timeliness, quality, and efficiency. Identifies and mobilizes resources to achieve outcomes. Trains others and reviews progress with management. Presents ideas, concepts, and instructions clearly. Develops new techniques and approaches for moderately complex and strategic/operational issues. This profile is for professionals with specific training and experience in business analysis methodology; business analyst industry certification(s) strongly preferred.

Critical skills include:

• Analytical thinking
• Business process mapping
• Business relationship management
• Continuous improvement
• Information analysis
• Instructional Design
• People analytics
• Process improvement
• Project Management
• Project risk management
• Report writing
• Research methods
• Risk intelligence
• Stakeholder management

Minimum Education, Work Experience & Certifications

Bachelor's Degree plus 3+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Certifications: None required.

Background Checks & Work Authorization

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $68,200.00 - $102,300.00. Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members. For more details, visit the Benefits Page.

Equal Opportunity

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you need accessibility accommodations with the online application process, please contact 814-865-1473.