University of California-Berkeley Hiring for Business System Analyst Supervisor (U), Berkeley Financial Services at Berkeley, CA  Full Time

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The Controller’s Office provides oversight of various University financial services including financial accounting and controls, accounts receivable, accounts payable, contracts and grants accounting, and payroll. The Controller’s Office also provides business systems analyst support for the PeopleSoft Financials system which consists of the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Commitment Control, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Contracts, Grants, and Project Costing modules. Together with development partners in IT, the objective of the business systems analyst group is to operationalize a continuous cycle of technical improvements and feature enhancements in the PeopleSoft Financials system and its associated applications. These applications support processes in General Ledger, Account Payable, Account Receivable, Billing, Contracts and Grants, and Budgeting. To ensure the success of these mission-critical systems, the business systems analyst group is staffed with functional experts who will design, test and implement new features, respond to campus needs, and keep all systems running optimally throughout the fiscal cycle.

The First Review Date for this job is: August 7, 2023

Functional Management:

• Manages and delegates business analysis and service improvement assignments in support of mission-critical campus services through Berkeley Financial System (BFS).
• Reviews the work of analysts to meet unit and departmental goals and objectives.
• Regularly leads analyses, determines methods and procedures on new assignments, and provides leadership to other analysts.
• Performs highly complex analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper system requirement specifications.
• Addresses and resolves unique challenges that result from system problems or user needs.
• Determines and implements a methodology for standards and procedures for each phase of the implementation lifecycle, including requirements gathering, conducting fit-gap, testing, and evaluation.
• Designs and initiates assurance/acceptance testing of new system functionalities.
• Validates conversion of transactional data, and control table data for system upgrades/implementations.
• Follows established campus policies and management guidance to develop appropriate methods/processes and facilitate progress toward campus and unit goals.
• Establishes and recommends changes to policies that affect the department to improve testing and analysis processes.
• Administers campus policies that directly affect subordinate employees and their assignments.

Team Management:

• Manages, through a large team of subordinate employees, the coordination of activities of a department with campus-wide scope and impact.
• Responsible for results in terms of costs, methods, and employees.
• Leads a team of business analysis professionals with the planning and execution of unit integration and acceptance testing.
• Plans and reviews work of analysts to measure meeting of department objectives.
• Provides mentoring and feedback on employee performance.
• Develops and monitors operational and budget processes, staff FTE, finance, human resources and space planning.

Communication & Leadership :

• Interacts with peer managers across the organization.
• Interaction frequently requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, and conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects and schedules.
• Acts independently or may lead a cross-functional project team responsible for providing technical guidance concerning the business implications of the application of various systems. Considers the business implications of the application of technology to the current and future business environment.
• Offers alternative approaches.

* Advanced knowledge of business and process analysis functions.

* Knowledge relating to the design of processes and development of diverse and complex enterprise-wide application programs.

* 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, etc.

* 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 interpersonal and communication skills to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.

o This requires the ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel as well as to effectively communicate with executive-level management on a regular basis.

* Expert knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials and Supply Chain (FSCM) modules and their interrelationships, Query tool, FSCM table structures, Security functionality.

* Experience with ERP systems including major system installations, enhancements and upgrades and knowledge of applicable industry standards and best practices for business analysis at all stages of the implementation life cycle.

* Understanding of reconciliation techniques and data integrity verification.

* Demonstrated ability to develop conversion and system implementation plans, including the ability to conceptualize and draft systems requirements and functional specifications.

Education/Training:

* Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience training.

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California’s Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $91,400.00 – $136,700.00.

• This is a full-time (40 hours/week), career position, and eligible for full UC benefits.
• This is an exempt, monthly paid position.
• This position is eligible for 100% remote capability within the United States.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Please include, as part of your application a brief (1-2 paragraph) statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in your professional experience.

Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our UC Berkeley Principles of Community, which states that “every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring, and humane environment in which these values can thrive.“

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

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