Job no: 562193
Work type: Staff
Location: Northern California: Humboldt
Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical
Support Services, Appointment Type: Probationary, Time Basis: Full
Time, Job Search Category/Discipline: Information Systems &
Technology, Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac): Telecommute eligible
(work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as
scheduled)
SPF Technology Solutions Analyst
Information Technology Services
Job # 562193
Close Date: November 3rd, 2026
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(Job #562193) Business Systems Analyst II or Business
Systems Analyst III, SPF Technology Solutions Analyst Levels II and
III.
Anticipated Hiring Range:
Business Systems Analyst II
- $6,492 - $7,311 (Step 1 - Step 7)
Business Systems Analyst III
- $7,284 - $9,237 (Step 1 - 13)
Classification Salary Range:
Business Systems Analyst II
- $6,492 - $9,458 Per Month (Step 1 - Step 20)
Business Systems Analyst III
- $7,284 - $10,611 Per Month (Step 1 - Step 20)
The University currently anticipates offering compensation within
the Anticipated Hiring Range listed in the job posting. The
Classification Range represents the full salary range assigned to
this position, including potential salary growth over time. Final
salary placement is commensurate with experience, internal equity,
and budget considerations.
This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, 12-month pay plan permanent
position with a one-year probationary period in Information
Technology Services (ITS). This position comes with a premium
benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical,
dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health
and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education
program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement
System (PERS), and 15 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits
information can be found at
https://www.humboldt.edu/hr/employee-benefits.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the ITS Director of Business Operations & Resource
Planning, this position provides dedicated ITS support for the
Sponsored Programs Foundation (SPF) by managing and advancing SPF's
software ecosystem, ensuring compatibility and compliance with
campus systems and policies, and improving efficiency through the
procurement and implementation of strategic technology solutions.
This position streamlines SPF's software acquisition, integration,
and reporting environment while reducing dependency on general ITS
resources. It ensures SPF has access to dedicated expertise to
align technology initiatives with grant and contract administration
needs and campus IT standards.
This recruitment may be filled at the Business Systems Analyst II
or Business Systems Analyst III level. The Level III position
independently leads significant or complex SPF technology
initiatives under the ITS Director's general direction, with
accountability for delivery within scope, budget, and
timeline.
Key Responsibilities:
Level II - Systems Liaison and Subject Matter Expertise
(25%)
• Serve as a dedicated liaison for procurement, implementation,
maintenance, enhancements, issue resolution, and related
coordination between SPF, ITS, vendors, and campus partners.
• Act as subject matter expert on SPF's software environment,
integrations, and change management.
• Communicate process changes, system impacts, and implementation
considerations to ITS and SPF stakeholders, and develop support
materials and documentation for adopted solutions.
• Support and facilitate ITS collaboration on SPF special projects
involving data, systems, applications, and reporting tools.
• For more complex initiatives, remain responsible for assigned
work while seeking more direct guidance, direction, or
decision-making as needed.
Level II - Needs Assessment and Business Process Analysis
(20%)
• Identify SPF's evolving software needs as the organization
continues to grow, by evaluating operational workflows, budgeting
and reporting needs, and system pain points.
• Gather and document functional requirements for software
solutions to support grant and contract management, reporting, and
financial operations.
Level II - Systems Research, Benchmarking, and Solution
Evaluation (20%)
• Research solutions used by other CSU auxiliaries or similar
external organizations to identify best-fit systems compatible with
SPF's business processes.
• Evaluate product capabilities, limitations, and implementation
considerations for reporting, budgeting, accounts-payable, and
other software solutions that support grant and contract management
requirements.
• Assess proposed software solutions for compatibility and
integration with existing SPF and campus systems, including data
flows, integration points, interface requirements, and process
dependencies (e.g. KRONOS/UKG and PeopleSoft Grants Module).
• Ensure solutions do not add administrative burden or duplicate
effort across departments.
Level II - Software Procurement and Technical Scoping
(20%)
• Lead the scoping of ITS involvement for SPF software procurement
projects by assessing technical feasibility, integration
requirements with campus financial systems, data impacts, support
implications, and long-term sustainability of proposed
solutions.
• Coordinate procurement processes with SPF and ITS to ensure
compliance with CSU and campus policies, integration feasibility,
and long-term sustainability.
• For more complex initiatives, seek more direct guidance,
direction, or decision-making as needed while remaining responsible
for assigned work.
Level II - Resource Planning and Timeline Management
(10%)
• Develop and maintain timelines for SPF-related ITS projects based
on resource availability.
• Coordinate prioritization and scheduling of SPF software projects
within ITS.
Level II - Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
LEVEL III ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES - In addition to all
Level II responsibilities (Additional duties)
• (Systems Liaison and Subject Matter Expertise - 25%)
Independently lead complex coordination activities for SPF
technology initiatives under the ITS Director's general
direction.
• (Needs Assessment and Business Process Analysis - 20%) Lead
stakeholder engagement to gather, define, prioritize, and document
functional requirements for software solutions supporting grant and
contract management, reporting, and financial operations.
• (Systems Research, Benchmarking, and Solution Evaluation - 20%)
Lead evaluation of product capabilities, limitations, risks, and
implementation considerations for complex or high-impact reporting,
budgeting, accounts-payable, and other software solutions
supporting grant and contract management requirements.
• Independently assess proposed software solutions for
compatibility and integration with existing SPF and campus systems,
including data flows, integration points, interface requirements,
and process dependencies, such as KRONOS/UKG and PeopleSoft Grants
Module.
• (Software Procurement and Technical Scoping - 20%) Independently
lead the scoping of ITS involvement for significant or complex SPF
software procurement projects by assessing technical feasibility,
integration requirements with campus financial systems, data
impacts, support implications, and long-term sustainability of
proposed solutions.
• Apply advanced judgment to guide technical decisions affecting
multiple systems, stakeholders, or project dependencies.
• (Resource Planning and Timeline Management - 10%) Lead the
scheduling and delivery coordination for significant or complex SPF
software projects within ITS, with accountability for delivery
within scope, budget, and timeline under the ITS Director's general
direction.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this
Position Include:
As listed in Classification Standards:
Business Systems Analyst II
- General and working knowledge of business-systems process
analysis, technology applications, project management, and problem
diagnosis.
Strong project-planning and organizational skills to manage
multiple processes and projects.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to understand
needs, build relationships, and support alignment.
Ability to analyze standard and complex data sets and produce
reports using databases, query languages, and analytical
tools.
Strong analytical skills to assess user and business needs,
interpret data, and develop sound recommendations.
Proficiency with applicable software applications and business
systems.
Knowledge of university and IT policies, processes, procedures,
and data-privacy regulations.
Ability to provide lead work direction and training to
others.
Business Systems Analyst III
All of the above including:
- Thorough and advanced knowledge of business-systems analysis
concepts, principles, protocols, and best practices.
- Excellent project-management skills to manage multiple complex
projects and ensure successful delivery within scope, budget, and
timelines.
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to build and
foster strong relationships and drive change initiatives.
- Advanced analytical skills to investigate and research new
systems and technologies and develop complex information technology
systems and solutions.
- Demonstrated competence independently applying advanced
judgment to resolve difficult and complex technical problems and
issues.
- Ability to anticipate the impact of problems and solutions on
other systems, including related university and IT policy, process,
protocol, and data-privacy considerations.
- Advanced skill in mentoring and overseeing the work of
others.
As related to the major responsibilities for this
position:
Business Systems Analyst II
- Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse
population
Business Systems Analyst III
All of the above including:
- Advanced technical knowledge and expertise in business systems
analysis to provide in-depth technical advice and guidance on
applicable software applications and business systems.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Level II: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field
and two years of relevant experience. Additional qualifying
experience may substitute for education year-for-year; an advanced
related degree may substitute for required experience
year-for-year.
2. Level III: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field
and four years of relevant experience. Additional qualifying
experience may substitute for education year-for-year; an advanced
related degree may substitute for required experience
year-for-year.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Level II and Level III: Experience in a CSU, higher-education,
auxiliary, public-sector, or similarly complex organization.
2. Level II and Level III: Experience gathering requirements,
mapping processes, evaluating technology options, and supporting
system integrations, implementations, enhancements, or
replacements.
3. Level II and Level III: Experience with OBI, PeopleSoft,
KRONOS/UKG, procurement systems, accounts-payable automation, or
comparable enterprise business and financial systems.
4. Level II and Level III: Experience supporting CSU or comparable
public-sector procurement and budgeting; sponsored-programs grant
and contract management; reporting; or financial operations.
5. Level II and Level III: Experience conducting
technology-replacement or solution-selection evaluations, including
requirements gathering, business cases, evaluation criteria, vendor
demonstrations, and implementation planning or user adoption.
6. Level II and Level III: Knowledge of system interfaces, data
dependencies, and downstream impacts across financial and
operational systems.
7. Level II and Level III: Experience with enterprise reporting,
analytics, or business-intelligence platforms; data integration and
validation; dashboards; and financial-data workflows.
8. Level III: Experience independently leading complex enterprise
reporting-platform replacement, financial-system integration, or
procurement-solution evaluations involving multiple
stakeholders.
Application Procedure: To apply, qualified
candidates must electronically submit the following materials by
clicking the
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- Letter of Interest
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for at least three Supervisor
references
Application Deadline: The deadline to submit
application materials is 11:55 p.m. on November 3rd , 2026.
Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to
careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly
Humboldt's Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.
We acknowledge that Cal Poly Humboldt is located on the unceded
lands of the Wiyot people, where they have resided from time
immemorial. We encourage all to gain a deeper understanding of
their history and thriving culture. As an expression of our
gratitude we are genuinely committed to developing trusting,
reciprocal, and long lasting partnerships with the Wiyot people as
well as all of our neighboring tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt was the
first campus in the California State University system to offer a
stand-alone major in Native American Studies.
Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational
environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff,
faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience
in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to
diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.
Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for
this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can
be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent
residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to
accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus
when needed. This position is telecommute eligible; work on-site as
scheduled or as requested and telecommute as scheduled.
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in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or
controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine
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Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health
(CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other
relevant indications and comply with other safety measure
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CSU Vaccination
Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to
hr@humboldt.edu.
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work in the United States. This position may be considered a
"Campus Security Authority", pursuant to the Clery Act, and is
required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive
Order 1107 a condition of employment.
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be required to disclose whether they have received a final
administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that
they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only
after a determination is made that they meet the minimum
qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment
is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the
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the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former
employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of
misconduct.
Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually
on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of
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Class Code: 1343 and 1344
Publication Date: October 20th, 2026
Advertised: 20 October 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Application Closes: Pacific Daylight Time
To apply, visit https://careers.humboldt.edu/hm/en-us/job/562193
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