Business Analyst

Business Analyst

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Business Analyst.

Position Details

Location Hattiesburg

118 College Drive

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

United States

Division Finance/HR Systems Support

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Salary Range 48,177.00 – 65,180.00

Pay Grade

E10

Posting Close Date 10/25/2024

Job Summary

This position provides direct system support to the Controller’s Office, Office of Fiscal Planning & Analysis, Procurement and Human Resources. This position serves as a shared technical and functional resource for operational support areas within the Financial/Human Capital Management enterprise software system. The primary functions include resolving production issues timely, serving as a member on the project team for system projects, and helping to provide efficiency in system needs and business processes.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Build advanced ad hoc queries and train operational users on query report writing within the Peoplesoft systems.

Assists with day to day questions, concerns, and support needs from operational users.

Provides maintenance, testing, and upgrade support for operational support databases.

Assists other Business Analysts with various projects and assignments as needed.  Including but not limited to, writing specifications for new technical requests as it relates to system support.

Compiles, updates, and maintains proper documentation and desktop manuals; as well as, creating and managing Canvas training classes and maintaining websites for support areas.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in business, accounting, computing, or other related field, from an accredited college or university. Four years related experience in a business, accounting, computing information technology area related to the duties to be performed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.

Knowledge of SQL tables, views & joins, programming concepts and functional perspectives as it relates to system support.

Proficient oral/written communication skills to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors. In addition to responding to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.

Ability to think critically to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Advanced Microsoft Office skills and basic functional accounting knowledge.

Ability to take strong initiative toward accomplishing results; exercise judgement; work independently and in a team environment; analyze, plan, organize, and deliver projects on schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in developing business requirements, test plans, and implementing software systems. Education and/or experience in CIS or MIS is preferred but not required. Basic knowledge of programming concepts and the ability to apply programming logic to assist in problem solving.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nations leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.