Job Summary
The Office of Research Information Systems (ORIS) is seeking a
Technical Business Analyst. The business analyst will provide a
primary role in the design and support of research applications and
will not be involved in data analysis or retrieval. The primary
applications, the Electronic Research Integrity & Compliance
(ERICA) System and Business Relationship Reporting (BRR), are
developed from the Huron Click Research Suite for use in Conflict
of Interest (COI) and Institutional Review Board (IRB). This role
is centered on software development, with no duties related to data
analysis or architecture.
This role partners with business stakeholders, end users, and
developers to analyze operations, document and communicate
requirements, translate user needs into user stories and technical
specifications, and create process flows and other project
documentation that support solution design and delivery. In
addition to requirements and analysis work, this position may also
create and modify technical forms, configure system functionality,
and implement low-code or similar technical solutions to meet
business needs.
The Technical Business Analyst plays an important role throughout
the system development lifecycle, from discovery and design through
testing, training, and deployment, and applies independent judgment
to help align technical solutions with business and compliance
needs.
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, effective
communication abilities, a solid understanding of financial and/or
research administration systems, and the ability to translate
complex business needs into technical requirements.
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package
including:
- Excellent health care coverage
- 14.2% retirement contributions
- Generous paid leave time
- 10 paid Holidays per year
- 50% tuition reduction for employee, spouse, and dependent
children
- Flex spending accounts
- Free transit on most UTA services
- Employee discounts on a variety of products and services
including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and
fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Growth and professional development opportunities
Learn more about the great benefits of working for
University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
The department may choose to hire at any of the below job
levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and
budget.
Responsibilities
- Translate product vision into detailed specifications for the
development team.
- Align information technology systems with business operations
by analyzing and developing innovative solutions
- Engage end users and stakeholders to document and communicate
organization requirements.
- Translate organization requirements and user needs into user
stories.
- Create and update documentation of detailed technical
specifications and project plans.
- Present user requirements, functional specifications, technical
specifications, and process flow diagrams to the development
team.
- Participate in meetings to clarify requirements, create design
approaches, provide training, and answer questions from the
development team.
- Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline.
- Conduct work assignments of increasing complexity, under
moderate supervision with some latitude for independent
judgement.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education
can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience
(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work
experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the
following job levels:
Technical Business Analyst, I: Requires a
bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work
experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
Technical Business Analyst, II: Requires a
bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or
equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication skills for both technical and
non-technical users
- Web application design and implementation
- Analytical thinking with the ability to analyze requirements
and establish protocols.
- Strong organization skills' &'Understanding of software
development lifecycle (SDLC)
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN45966B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: 8-5 and in person work required
Department: 00639 - VP for Research
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $55,000 - $73,300
Close Date: 11/20/2026
Open Until Filled:
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