"Lead Anaplan Model Builder"

Job Summary

The Lead Anaplan Model Builder position represents an exciting opportunity to develop Anaplan models and consulting support to the Budget, Planning, and Campus Strategy department, School of Medicine (SOM) and additional ad hoc requests from the Executive Vice Chancellor's Office. The position will act as an Anaplan subject matter expert and will focus on creating and supporting complex models that incorporate data from Oracle PeopleSoft HCM and FIN. These insights will inform planning, policy decisions, and operational improvements. This position will also respond to recurring and ad hoc requests for information about projects overseen by the offices mentioned above.

This position will manage day-to-day Anaplan operations, workflows and projects for the School of Medicine, under the Anaplan Center of Excellence (CoE). This includes strategically overseeing data collaboration across SOM and the institution and establishing governance and best practices to support transformation.

This role will be a key model builder and contributor to the implementation of the Anaplan CoE within the School of Medicine and will be responsible for establishing a pivotal information technology framework focused on quality assurance, data analysis and integration, forecasting and projections, modelling, and process/workflow development. This role will independently manage the implementation and operationalization of the School of Medicine models such as the FTE Effort Reporting, GAP Analysis, Funds Flow Reconciliation, and Commitments.

To be successful in this role, the incumbent will be able to: rapidly develop a deep understanding of the structures and data available in campus systems; build key relationships with campus partners in order to identify additional strategic data that may be available in school/college systems; and assist those partners in assessing needs, mechanisms, and procedures around effective data collection and management.

Work Location

Hybrid - This position is currently eligible for hybrid work environment coming to campus 3 days a week or more depending on business requirements. A work schedule which consists of on campus and as-needed for in-person meetings may be implemented at some point.

Why Join Us

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Library Science, Data Science or a closely related field.
• At least four years of relevant Business Data Analytics, Financial Planning, or EPM administration experience, which includes two years of experience with Anaplan modeling and developing.
• Anaplan Model Builder Certification or Solution Architect or Master Anaplanner.

Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Conditions of Employment

• This position is currently eligible for hybrid work environment coming to campus 3 days a week or more depending on business requirements. A work schedule which consists of on campus and as-needed for in-person meetings may be implemented at some point.
• Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and/or equivalent experience in a relevant subject area, such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Library Science, or Data Science.
• Certified Master Anaplanner.
• Experience working in Financial Planning & Analysis and Human Resources.
• Experience working with Oracle Peoplesoft.
• Experience creating solution tools utilizing multiple sources of data.

Competencies

• Working knowledge in Financial Planning & Analysis and Human Resources.
• Familiarity with best practices for data integrity, analysis, visualization, and security.
• Strong understanding of data structures, relationships and data manipulation.
• Ability to be self-sufficient understanding and documenting business requirements then translating them into a technology solution.
• Highly motivated problem solver that is a tenacious learner, intellectually curious, and excited about learning new technologies.
• Strong business analytical skills and a strong aptitude for multi-dimensional modeling tools
• Advanced analytical and research skills, as demonstrated by the ability to develop, assess, and blend information from a wide variety of data sources.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment, build consensus and promote the exchange of information.
• Creative problem-solver with a passion for identifying needs and proposing solutions.
• Ability to manage workload autonomously, work with many constituents, juggle multiple competing tasks, and set priorities to achieve results.
• Ability to work under tight/changing deadlines.
• Ability to learn new software and systems quickly and independently.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.

How to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Questions should be directed to: Sean McBride - sean.m.mcbride@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by January 25, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $85,066 - $108,204.