"Business Systems Analyst"

Business Systems Analyst

Working Title: Business Systems Analyst

State Role Title: Information Technology Specialist II

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Information Technology

Department: 100755 - IT - Reengineering Madison EG

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $70,000-$80,000

Beginning Review Date: 01/24/2026

About JMU:

At James Madison University (JMU), we're more than just a publicly funded institution - we're a vibrant, welcoming community nestled on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

Why Work at JMU? We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional journey and personal wellbeing:

• Generous Leave: Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave, community service leave, and 19 paid holidays annually.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access high-quality health insurance options that fit your needs.
• Retirement Options: Plan for your future with retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Employee Well-Being: Our Balanced Dukes program promotes wellness and work-life integration through resources, events, and support.
• Tuition Waiver Program: Advance your education with our tuition waiver program for undergraduate and graduate courses taken at JMU.

General Information:

The Business Systems Analyst provides quality functional and technical support to assist end users with their use of software applications and business systems. The successful candidate will also provide leadership, day-to-day task/project supervision, performance evaluation input, guidance and encouragement to application team and for the technical aspects of the application.

Please note: This role focuses on business process analysis and system implementation, rather than data analytics.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner with the user community to analyze existing business processes and identify areas for process improvement.
• Partner with the user community to identify, analyze, and communicate new business requirements.
• Configure technology solutions to meet business objectives.
• Develop, document and perform system, integration, and user acceptance tests.
• Provide support to customers.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of business analysis techniques and practices
• Knowledge of software applications / ERP systems
• Basic knowledge of project management
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle - Knowledge of information systems/information technology trends
• Knowledge of customer service best practices

Additional Considerations:

• Demonstrated experience as a business analyst
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Ability to apply and interpret user requirements, apply logical sequencing to improve or change business processes and rapidly learn computer software
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently
• Basic Windows/desktop application experience
• Interpersonal skills, including excellent oral and written communication skills, to include ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical individuals
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Conditions of Employment: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.jmu.edu/jobs/business-systems-analyst-harrisonburg-virginia-united-states-51a62db6-d75f-40d8-a9a1-238d5f22de2b