IT Solutions Analyst, Texas Mccombs - Austin, United States - University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin
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Description

Job Posting Title:
IT Solutions Analyst, Texas McCombs

  • Hiring Department:
Red McCombs School of Business

  • Position Open To:
All Applicants

  • Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40

  • FLSA Status:
Exempt

  • Earliest Start Date:
Immediately

  • Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

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Location:


UT MAIN CAMPUS

  • Job Details:
General Notes


Texas McCombs is a top business school at the center of one of the most innovative cities in the U.S.

The McCombs community champions hands-on experiences alongside the ground-breaking research and thought leadership of a world-class faculty.

The collaborative spirit and enterprising drive of the Longhorn alumni network, one of the largest university networks in the world, is embedded in our culture, making us human-centered and future-focused in all our endeavors.

We are shaping those who will shape tomorrow, and solving challenging problems while remaining committed to creating a community that is dynamic, supportive, and challenging.

What starts here really does change the world.

To learn more about the McCombs School of Business, please visit

Purpose


The IT Solutions Analysts (SA) play critical roles in organizations, driving innovation and strengthening the alignment between business goals and the use of information technology (IT).

They help an organization plan its direction by identifying strategic initiatives that lead to improved performance.

At the same time, SA's support daily operations by serving as conduits that enhance communication and forge a shared understanding across departments.


Once specific solutions are identified and approved to move forward, solution analysts typically plan the work and guide the implementation team.

The SA may be involved in several aspects of a project, such as project communication and coordination, product management, requirements management, testing, and user training.

Successful solution analysts are organized, curious, and can take in information quickly.

They are strategic problem solvers who can clearly see the big picture, while at the same time being comfortable digging into the details.

They possess outstanding communication and organizational skills and are comfortable with technology.


Responsibilities:


  • Identify, analyze, and document the vision, scope, requirements, risks, constraints, and other information necessary to adequately describe business solutions.
  • Coordinate the implementation of technology projects and initiatives.
  • Enhance communication between business users and technical staff by promoting a common understanding of goals, needs, capabilities, issues, and other information.
  • Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the primary goals, objectives, processes, and systems of supported business units.
  • Work with stakeholders to identify and design solutions and strategies that drive performance, plan the work, and guide the implementation team
  • Coordinate user testing of technology projects and initiatives.
  • May assist with user training activities.
  • Assist the CIO in managing the project portfolio.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications- A bachelor's degree and four years of experience as an IT business analyst, project manager, or similar role that includes identification and documentation of business and technical requirements.- Demonstrated experience and understanding of the software development lifecycle.- Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating IT projects.- Outstanding communication and organizational skills.- Ability to take in information quickly and strategically solve problems.


Preferred Qualifications- Ability to thrive in a complex environment that includes numerous stakeholder groups, competing priorities, and matrix management structure.- Three years of experience implementing different types of technology projects, systems, and/or services.- Two years of experience performing strategic planning, consulting, or similar activities for a line of business.- Two years of experience managing or coordinating IT projects.- Exposure to IT project portfolio management concepts.- Experience working on a team that utilizes agile system development methods.- Previous success managing multiple, competing priorities.

Salary Range

$80,000 - $100,000 depending on qualifications


Working Conditions- Works in standard office conditions with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.- Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visas.- This is an Austin, TX-based position and is eligible for hybrid work.- Some evening and weekend hours may be required during peak periods and special events.

Required Materials

  • Resume/CV
  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
  • Letter of interest
  • Employment Eligibility:
  • Retirement Plan Eligibility:
  • Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be requ
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