Senior Analyst, System
JOB SUMMARY
Perform complex computer information systems analysis and technical application design and development work.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Analyze existing procedures for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Design, code, and implement new or revised methods that more effectively meet departmental and institutional needs.
- Apply Application Development Project Management methodologies to all projects, large and small.
- Prepare charts, diagrams and tables depicting the proposed systems in terms of cost, tasks, and schedule.
- Prepare Business Process diagrams and other information portraying the movement of work through the organizational elements.
- Formulate logical descriptions of problems and devises optimum solutions.
- Monitor and assist in facilitating the progress of assigned projects.
- Provide regular updates on projects status and on requirements for additional implementations of new functionality and enhancements.
- Coordinate with Information Technology personnel, consultants and other external resources to ensure efficient and effective resource utilization.
- Monitor the interface of systems/subsystems and software applicants.
- Evaluate and recommend action on testing and implementation of software/hardware upgrades.
- Provide technical support for new or enhanced systems and ancillary applications.
- Recommend and provide specifications for requirement gaps, interfaces, enhancements and workflow.
- Serve as a project leader, overseeing the planning, development, troubleshooting, testing and implementation of enhancements to application software systems.
- Analyze technology needs for business applications.
- Monitor progress of projects against approved plans and schedules.
- Research and recommend appropriate hardware, software and network solutions pertaining to application area of responsibility.
- May work flexible work schedule as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science or Engineering required
- 8 years directly related work experience may be considered in lieu of required degree
- 5 years experience working with computer information systems required
- PeopleSoft Applicants: Experience with PeopleSoft version 9.2 PUMxx online applications for any of the following modules – Finance, Human Resources and Student Administration. Extensive experience with PeopleCode, PeopleTools; Application Designer, SQR and SQL; Familiarity with BI Reporting, Crystal Reporting; PeopleSoft portal, Integration Broker, Oracle, LDAP & Solaris preferred
- Web Focused Applicants: Proficiency in HTML, SQL, XML and Oracle with emphasis on Web related software system design, implementation and support in various genres; Data Warehousing design, implementation and support experience preferred
- Experience with business productivity applications, applying continuous business process improvement techniques preferred
- Experience in coding and design of web based solutions required
- Experience working in a team environment required
Licensing & Certification
- Valid Texas Driver License
Special Skills
- MS Office Programs
- Information Management Systems
- Enterprise Systems and Change Control Processes
- Quantitative Methodology
Competencies
- Delivering High Quality Work
- Accepting Responsibility
- Serving Customers
- Supporting Organizational Goals
- Driving Continuous Improvement
- Acting with Integrity
- Thinking Critically
- Managing Change
- Communicating Effectively
Working Conditions
General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.
SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
Posted 2026-07-14
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