: Sr. Internal Business Systems Analyst

About the role

Need Locals only

Madison College

*One position is requested; hiring will be dependent on quality of candidates submitted and fit with desired needs.

Madison College intends to procure contracted services for a: Business Systems Analyst; This technical consultant will report directly to the Director Project Management, Infrastructure.

Consultant Titles: “Business Systems Analyst - IT Infrastructure/ Application Upgrade”

Background

Madison College will be updating its campus solutions environment. The goal of Madison College is to document new processes, procedures and systems.

Madison College at a glance includes

• District servicing ~12 counties (5 core)
• 4,414 square miles of territory
• 750,000 population served
• 225 municipalities, 40 school districts
• College:
• 40,000+ students; ~9,500 FTEs (Full-Time Equivalent)
• 9 locations across district and Madison
• 170 programs, 60 career and technical degrees, 3 college transfers, 5 2-year technical diplomas, 19 apprenticeships, 70 certificates, plus basic skills and customized trainings

Madison College anticipates this project effort to last 9 months.

This Business Systems Analyst should have strong understanding of IT Infrastructure. Exposure and understanding of the Microsoft suite of tools within a Cloud environment (Office 365) is strongly desired. Experience working with PeopleSoft is a strong plus.

Basic Qualifications – Business Analyst

• Strong Analysis and Requirements Development background.
• Strong knowledge of IT Infrastructure, possessing the ability to clarify information from subject matter experts and convey to diagrams and written description documentation.
• Must understand the technical aspects of IP addresses and experience creating network diagrams.
• Strong knowledge of application process and SDLC (System Development Life Cycle) to clearly document, new and revised processes, operational run books and general system documentation.
• Experience with large change initiatives.
• Ability to create clear, concise and relevant requirements, training materials and other documentation.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Well-developed skills with Visio, MS-Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Strong teamwork and communication skills working within a large diverse team.
• Experienced working in a deadline-driven environment, handling and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Excellent conceptual, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team on complex tasks.
• Demonstrated competency in documenting solutions for both technical and functional audiences.

Desired Proactive Behaviors

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Energy and initiative in solving problems.
• Ability to follow all possible avenues to get the job done.
• Adaptable - undertake a variety of tasks willingly.
• Ability to switch from complex to routine tasks when required.
• Work effectively with a variety of personalities and work styles.
• Quality - demonstrate appropriate quality and thoroughness in the work.
• Decisive - ability to make decisions quickly when faced with multiple options.
• Ability to influence others in decided course of action.
• Integrity - act with personal integrity at all times.
• Professional - work within your team's processes.
• Have a positive approach to work.
• Confront problems, propose solutions and take ownership through to resolution or ensure a clear hand-off.

Education and Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years analytical problem solving, Business Systems analyst experience.

Response

• Responses should assume an intended project start date of Monday, June 19, 2017. Please provide a detailed resume(s) that indicates relevant experience only – degrees, years of work experience.
• Preference: Local candidates. Please limit your responses to verifiably qualified candidates.
• Qualified candidates may be invited to an interview.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.