Senior Business Systems Analyst

Love turning messy business problems into elegant solutions? Here's your chance to shape a system used across all University of California campuses. As our Senior Business Systems Analyst, you won't just gather requirements \u2014 you'll sit at the center of a high-visibility, UC systemwide initiative, partnering with UCOP and campuses across the state while putting cutting-edge tools like AI-assisted test automation to work. If you thrive where business strategy meets modern technology \u2014 and want your work to matter for students across California \u2014 we'd love to meet you. This position is classified as predominantly remote with occasional visits to campus as needed. Working hours will be based on Pacific Standard Time (PST). The full salary range for the Senior Business Analyst is $93,200 - $174,200 annually. However, the pay scale for this position is up to $112,920 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, UCR is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.\n \nApplies advanced business analysis concepts to identify, evaluate and define highly complex systems scope and objectives based on advanced knowledge of applicable business practices, processes and systems and industry standards to meet end-user needs. Works at the highest technical level of various phases of systems analysis. Considers the business implications of applying technology to the current and future business environment.Initiates, designs or modifies highly complex systems and procedures where standardized policies or procedures may or may not exist. Creates highly technical specifications for systems with broad impact at a campus/medical center/OP or within a large organization. Develops unit integration and acceptance testing plans and scenarios. May lead cross-functional teams to address complex business or systems issues.Initiates, facilitates, implements and documents work process changes. Prepares and approves or obtains approval for business process and procedural documentation. Initiates and oversees changes in processes and procedures. Sets the technical requirements for complex specifications.Performs highly complex analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements and translation into proper system and process requirement specifications. Provides advanced support and training on new applications. Mentors experienced Business Systems Analysts and may lead a team of business analyst professionals.\n \nAdvanced knowledge of business and process analysis functions.Advanced knowledge of related areas of IT.Knowledge relating to the design of processes and software across the organization.Advanced skills and methodologies associated with process and software design, modification and implementation.Demonstrated skills needed to develop process and system implementation plans.Demonstrated experience with process analysis, systems analysis, process architectures and systems analysis methodologies and practices including traditional waterfall, Agile, Agile Scrum, UML, UML Enterprise, et cetera.Understanding and skill in complex process and systems requirement documentation standards, such as Use Case modeling, User Story creations and narrative description.Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds.Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Demonstrates problem solving skills.Advanced knowledge of business processes and procedures.Demonstrated testing and test planning skills.Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Interpersonal and communications skills to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.Advanced knowledge and understanding of data integration services.Knowledge of applicable federal, UC, and UCR laws, rules, policies, and procedures as related to the responsibilities of the job.Knowledge of higher education student services.Experience applying AI-assisted tools to software quality activities, such as generating or maintaining test cases, creating test data, or analyzing defects, with sound judgment regarding validation of AI-generated output.Working knowledge of CI/CD concepts and pipeline tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) and how automated testing integrates into continuous delivery workflows.\n \nAdvanced skills and methodologies associated with process and software design, modification and implementation. Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Demonstrates problem solving skills. Demonstrated skills needed to develop process and system implementation plans. Knowledge relating to the design of processes and software across the organization. Demonstrated experience with process analysis, systems analysis, process architectures and systems analysis methodologies and practices including traditional waterfall, Agile, Agile Scrum, UML, UML Enterprise, et cetera. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Interpersonal and communications skills to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Advanced knowledge of business processes and procedures. Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds. Advanced knowledge of related areas of IT. Understanding and skill in complex process and systems requirement documentation standards, such as Use Case modeling, User Story creations and narrative description. Advanced knowledge and understanding of data integration services. Demonstrated testing and test planning skills. Advanced knowledge of business and process analysis functions.Experience applying AI-assisted tools to software quality activities, such as generating or maintaining test cases, creating test data, or analyzing defects, with sound judgment regarding validation of AI-generated output. Working knowledge of CI/CD concepts and pipeline tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) and how automated testing integrates into continuous delivery workflows. Knowledge of higher education student services. Knowledge of applicable federal, UC, and UCR laws, rules, policies, and procedures as related to the responsibilities of the job.