UC Santa Barbara
Procure to Pay, Tax and Jaggaer Business Systems Analyst
UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190
Procure to Pay, Tax and Jaggaer Business Systems Analyst
Under the direction of the Business Systems Analyst Manager 1, the Business Systems Analyst 4 serves as a technical leader and subject matter expert in the areas of Oracle Financial Cloud (OFC) Procure to Pay, OFC Tax, and Jaggaer procurement systems. This position applies advanced business process, systems analysis, and solution design expertise to resolve highly complex issues with significant operational and financial impact across the University.
The incumbent is recognized as a campus expert in these areas, providing strategic guidance, developing innovative solutions, and ensuring seamless integration between systems, including the complex interfaces between Jaggaer procurement and OFC. The BSA 4 leads analysis and design for system enhancements, process improvements, and data integrations, working at the highest technical level of all phases of systems analysis. Responsibilities include initiating and overseeing process and policy changes, creating detailed technical specifications, leading integration and acceptance testing, and ensuring alignment of systems capabilities with institutional objectives. The position engages with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and UC system-wide working groups to identify and implement best practices, maintain compliance with federal, state, and UC policies, and advance system performance.
As a key member of the BFS Systems Support Services team, the incumbent provides high-level user support, develops and delivers specialized training, and mentors other analysts. This role requires the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy, make decisions that have campus-wide impact, and lead initiatives that support UCSB\'s long-term financial system strategy and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
40% OFC Procure to Pay and Tax Lead - acts as campus subject matter expert, provides strategic direction, configuration oversight, and functional support. Leads system testing, integration validation, and acceptance for releases affecting Procure to Pay and Tax modules. Develops dashboards, reports, and analytics to support decision-making and financial integrity. Coordinates with campus departments and external stakeholders to resolve complex financial system issues.
40% Jaggaer Lead - campus lead for the Jaggaer procurement system, overseeing integration with OFC Procure to Pay, Leases, and Project Costing. Leads enhancements, upgrades, configuration changes, testing, and cross-functional efforts; ensures accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. Partners with Procurement Services, Accounts Payable, and IT to improve procurement efficiency and reporting capabilities; provides expert guidance on Jaggaer within the financial systems architecture.
20% Business Systems Analysis and Process Improvement - conducts in-depth analysis of business needs, documents requirements, designs complex workflows, leads process re-engineering to improve accuracy and compliance, and mentors junior analysts. Maintains detailed business process documentation and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience
4-6 years progressively responsible experience in business systems analysis, process improvement, or financial systems administration
4-6 years experience as a functional lead for enterprise financial systems, including module ownership from requirements through implementation and stabilization
4-6 years hands-on experience managing and troubleshooting complex integrations between procurement, accounting, and project costing systems
4-6 years experience leading cross-functional teams to analyze, design, and implement solutions for complex needs
4-6 years experience with tax reporting, extramural funds accounting, and federal/state reporting in a large organization
4-6 years proven ability to develop and execute test plans, perform acceptance testing, and oversee defect resolution
4-6 years demonstrated success managing stakeholder relationships across departments to achieve consensus on system changes
Preferred Qualifications
1-3 years Proven track record with Oracle Financial Cloud (OFC) or similar ERP systems, especially Invoice to Cash and Tax modules
1-3 years Experience configuring, testing, and deploying changes in Jaggaer or similar SaaS procurement solutions
Special Conditions Of Employment
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for sponsorship
Satisfactory criminal history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodations The University of California endeavors to make https://jobs.ucsb.edu accessible to any and all users. If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources for accommodation requests.
Privacy and Other Notices Privacy Notification Statement and Notice of Availability of the UCSB Annual Security and Fire Safety Report disclosures apply. If you would like to check the status of your application, log into the Candidate Gateway and click on \"my activities\".
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The incumbent is recognized as a campus expert in these areas, providing strategic guidance, developing innovative solutions, and ensuring seamless integration between systems, including the complex interfaces between Jaggaer procurement and OFC. The BSA 4 leads analysis and design for system enhancements, process improvements, and data integrations, working at the highest technical level of all phases of systems analysis. Responsibilities include initiating and overseeing process and policy changes, creating detailed technical specifications, leading integration and acceptance testing, and ensuring alignment of systems capabilities with institutional objectives. The position engages with cross-functional teams, external vendors, and UC system-wide working groups to identify and implement best practices, maintain compliance with federal, state, and UC policies, and advance system performance.
As a key member of the BFS Systems Support Services team, the incumbent provides high-level user support, develops and delivers specialized training, and mentors other analysts. This role requires the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy, make decisions that have campus-wide impact, and lead initiatives that support UCSB\'s long-term financial system strategy and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
40% OFC Procure to Pay and Tax Lead - acts as campus subject matter expert, provides strategic direction, configuration oversight, and functional support. Leads system testing, integration validation, and acceptance for releases affecting Procure to Pay and Tax modules. Develops dashboards, reports, and analytics to support decision-making and financial integrity. Coordinates with campus departments and external stakeholders to resolve complex financial system issues.
40% Jaggaer Lead - campus lead for the Jaggaer procurement system, overseeing integration with OFC Procure to Pay, Leases, and Project Costing. Leads enhancements, upgrades, configuration changes, testing, and cross-functional efforts; ensures accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. Partners with Procurement Services, Accounts Payable, and IT to improve procurement efficiency and reporting capabilities; provides expert guidance on Jaggaer within the financial systems architecture.
20% Business Systems Analysis and Process Improvement - conducts in-depth analysis of business needs, documents requirements, designs complex workflows, leads process re-engineering to improve accuracy and compliance, and mentors junior analysts. Maintains detailed business process documentation and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience
4-6 years progressively responsible experience in business systems analysis, process improvement, or financial systems administration
4-6 years experience as a functional lead for enterprise financial systems, including module ownership from requirements through implementation and stabilization
4-6 years hands-on experience managing and troubleshooting complex integrations between procurement, accounting, and project costing systems
4-6 years experience leading cross-functional teams to analyze, design, and implement solutions for complex needs
4-6 years experience with tax reporting, extramural funds accounting, and federal/state reporting in a large organization
4-6 years proven ability to develop and execute test plans, perform acceptance testing, and oversee defect resolution
4-6 years demonstrated success managing stakeholder relationships across departments to achieve consensus on system changes
Preferred Qualifications
1-3 years Proven track record with Oracle Financial Cloud (OFC) or similar ERP systems, especially Invoice to Cash and Tax modules
1-3 years Experience configuring, testing, and deploying changes in Jaggaer or similar SaaS procurement solutions
Special Conditions Of Employment
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without need for sponsorship
Satisfactory criminal history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodations The University of California endeavors to make https://jobs.ucsb.edu accessible to any and all users. If you need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources for accommodation requests.
Privacy and Other Notices Privacy Notification Statement and Notice of Availability of the UCSB Annual Security and Fire Safety Report disclosures apply. If you would like to check the status of your application, log into the Candidate Gateway and click on \"my activities\".
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