Tulane University

Tulane University Office of Human Resources

Description for Job: IRC31136

Business Analyst III, IT

VP Technology/Infrastructure

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

The Business Analyst III serves as a high-level liaison between IT and business units to identify, develop, and lead the deployment of strategic initiatives for improved efficiency and productivity. The Business Analyst III is responsible for highly detailed and sophisticated documentation of user requirements while successfully turning them into Agile User Stories that can be implemented by IT as an enhancement request or as part of a project. The Business Analyst III is expected to interact with all levels of the user community including Deans, Vice Presidents and other senior leadership. The Business Analyst III will be a thought leader in the space and provide technical support to less experienced employees.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; ability to communicate effectively with both non-technical end-users and technical staff.
• Ability to conduct user interviews and turn their requirements into Agile User Stories using Agile Project Management software such as Rally, Jira, or Azure DevOps.
• Ability to design and execute Quality Assurance tasks and create appropriate documentation based on the results.
• Superior presentation and negotiation skills.
• Superior analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field.

AND

• 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst or similar role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating in an Agile project management environment.
• Experience documenting workflows and business processes using MS Visio or similar software.
• Experience creating dashboards using data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Ability to perform a cost/benefit analysis of user requirements and proposed technical solutions.
• CBAP certification

Compensation Information

This position is classified as "exempt, salaried" and is assigned to pay grade 26PREM. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay. See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.

How to Apply

This position will close on the date it is filled

Please Note: Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID-19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots.

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Tulane University is committed to creating a community and culture that foster a sense of belonging for all. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are intentionally seeking candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane’s Strategy for Tomorrow.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources & Institutional Equity by phone at 504-865-4748 or email hr@tulane.edu.

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