****Job Category:****
Academic Staff

****Employment Type:****
Regular

****Job Profile:****
IT Business Analyst II

****Job Summary:****
The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) is responsible for administration of the extramural research grants and contracts. RSP currently manages an open portfolio of over $4 Billion with annual awards over $1 Billion.

As an IT Business Analyst II on the Electronic Research Administration (ERA) team, you will not just support research administration systems, you will own the intersection of technology, business process, and human experience. In this role, you will translate complex operational challenges into elegant system solutions and collaborate deeply with department and campus stakeholders. You will play a vital role in ensuring data integrity, providing strategic systems training, and guiding the continuous improvement of our research software ecosystem.

****Key Job Responsibilities:****

• Trains, serves as a resource, and provides guidance to other IT business analysts on routine problems, work processes, and policies (25%)
• Works on tasks including project or functional requirements, functional design, functional configuration, testing, and documentation (15%)
• Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure that programs meet or exceed schedule commitments (15%)
• Participates in requirements planning and feasibility determination (10%)
• Determines and recommends programs required for optimal problem solution within cost/performance objectives (5%)
• Devises or modifies moderately complex information systems including analysis of business and user needs, documenting requirements, and revising existing system logic difficulties as necessary (15%)
• Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives through research and fact-finding combined with an understanding of applicable business systems and industry requirements (5%)
• May work with external vendors or service providers (10%)

****Department:****
Office of Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR), Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP), Electronic Research, Business Systems Team

****Compensation:****
The starting salary for this position is $80,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
This position will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged retirement savings accounts, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

****Required Qualifications:****

• Experience & Education: Minimum 3 years of experience and education in IT systems, business process and systems analysis, accounting, finance, or an equivalent field.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to maintain clarity, drive outcomes, and work effectively under pressure.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on translating technical concepts into user-friendly insights.
• Core Tools: Above-average knowledge of and proficiency in modern office productivity software, including Excel and Word (or similar application suites).

****Preferred Qualifications:****

• SDLC Expertise: Proven experience navigating the system development and implementation lifecycle (SDLC), including a track record of independently developing high-quality functional requirement documents and/or system design documents.
• Domain Expertise: Knowledge of research administration, grants accounting, accruals, grants closeouts, month-end/year-end closing processes, and the development of institutional accounting policies and procedures.
• Modern ERP Experience: Experience implementing, upgrading, or optimizing major ERP financial software, with a strong preference for Workday.

****Education:****
Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in IT, IT Systems Analysis, Accounting, or an equivalent field.

****How to Apply:****
To be considered, applications must be submitted online. To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now to start the application process.
You will be required to upload a cover letter and resume. Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents in the attachment field.
Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to this position. Within the cover letter, please address your education and/or experience with the following topics: systems analysis, business process improvement, and project management. Cover letters will be used as a writing sample and to determine the best qualified applicants.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

****Contact Information:****
Kelly Marks, kelly.marks@wisc.edu

****Job Category:****
Academic Staff

****Employment Type:****
Regular

****Job Profile:****
IT Business Analyst II

****Job Summary:****
The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) is responsible for administration of the extramural research grants and contracts. RSP currently manages an open portfolio of over $4 Billion with annual awards over $1 Billion.

As an IT Business Analyst II on the Electronic Research Administration (ERA) team, you will not just support research administration systems, you will own the intersection of technology, business process, and human experience. In this role, you will translate complex operational challenges into elegant system solutions and collaborate deeply with department and campus stakeholders. You will play a vital role in ensuring data integrity, providing strategic systems training, and guiding the continuous improvement of our research software ecosystem.

****Key Job Responsibilities:****

• Trains, serves as a resource, and provides guidance to other IT business analysts on routine problems, work processes, and policies (25%)
• Works on tasks including project or functional requirements, functional design, functional configuration, testing, and documentation (15%)
• Performs analyses and prepares reports to ensure that programs meet or exceed schedule commitments (15%)
• Participates in requirements planning and feasibility determination (10%)
• Determines and recommends programs required for optimal problem solution within cost/performance objectives (5%)
• Devises or modifies moderately complex information systems including analysis of business and user needs, documenting requirements, and revising existing system logic difficulties as necessary (15%)
• Formulates and defines systems scope and objectives through research and fact-finding combined with an understanding of applicable business systems and industry requirements (5%)
• May work with external vendors or service providers (10%)

****Department:****
Office of Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR), Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP), Electronic Research, Business Systems Team

****Compensation:****
The starting salary for this position is $80,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
This position will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged retirement savings accounts, and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

****Required Qualifications:****

• Experience & Education: Minimum 3 years of experience and education in IT systems, business process and systems analysis, accounting, finance, or an equivalent field.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to maintain clarity, drive outcomes, and work effectively under pressure.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on translating technical concepts into user-friendly insights.
• Core Tools: Above-average knowledge of and proficiency in modern office productivity software, including Excel and Word (or similar application suites).

****Preferred Qualifications:****

• SDLC Expertise: Proven experience navigating the system development and implementation lifecycle (SDLC), including a track record of independently developing high-quality functional requirement documents and/or system design documents.
• Domain Expertise: Knowledge of research administration, grants accounting, accruals, grants closeouts, month-end/year-end closing processes, and the development of institutional accounting policies and procedures.
• Modern ERP Experience: Experience implementing, upgrading, or optimizing major ERP financial software, with a strong preference for Workday.

****Education:****
Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in IT, IT Systems Analysis, Accounting, or an equivalent field.

****How to Apply:****
To be considered, applications must be submitted online. To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now to start the application process.
You will be required to upload a cover letter and resume. Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents in the attachment field.
Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to this position. Within the cover letter, please address your education and/or experience with the following topics: systems analysis, business process improvement, and project management. Cover letters will be used as a writing sample and to determine the best qualified applicants.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

****Contact Information:****
Kelly Marks, kelly.marks@wisc.edu