Business Systems Analyst I

The Business Systems Analyst functions as the core technical and operational bridge between financial business processes, enterprise application administration, and business intelligence reporting. Serving as the primary operational administrator within the Finance Systems & Development Operations unit, the role oversees daily user access provisioning, role-based security governance, and account lifecycle management across core enterprise applications.

In tandem with security administration, the position drives divisional reporting operations by designing, modifying, executing, and scheduling recurring financial reports and operational dashboards utilizing WebFOCUS, Power BI, and SQL. Responsibilities further include troubleshooting application anomalies, maintaining report catalogs, supporting data audit readiness, participating in unit projects, and enhancing day-to-day workflow efficiency across institutional business systems using our available systems and resources.

The Division of Business and Finance, led by the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance / Chief Financial Officer, stewards the university's financial resources and provides the budget, accounting, treasury, procurement, facilities, human resources, public safety, and related services that sustain institutional operations. Within Business and Finance, this shared model provides centralized budget and financial management to the university's schools and divisions through finance professionals who are embedded in the units they serve and accountable to the Vice Chancellor. This model delivers consistent financial practices, stronger internal controls, reliable continuity of service, and decision-useful analysis to Unit and Division leadership.

Operating under the auspices of the Division of Business and Finance, the Finance Systems and Development Operations unit serves as the financial systems backbone, architectural, and autonomous systems administrator for the division's financial ecosystem. Structured across four strategic operational pillars-Core Systems Administration, Business Intelligence/Data Architecture, Process Automation/Digital Governance, and Security Compliance/Training-the unit provides dedicated support for platforms such as Ellucian Banner Finance, WebFOCUS, Power BI, and related enterprise financial systems. The unit drives institutional efficiency by engineering automated workflows, deploying KPI dashboards and business intelligence reporting, overseeing UNC System DataMart, administering role-based security access, participating in unit projects, maintaining the division's web presence, and enhancing standard operating procedures.

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Enterprise Applications & Access:Using software Suites like Microsoft Office and Adobe. Demonstrate experience administering user access provisioning, security role assignments, and account workflows within enterprise ERP systems (specifically Ellucian Banner, NCID, or banking/financial platforms).

Reporting & Data Tools: Hands-on proficiency creating, maintaining, and scheduling reports and queries in WebFOCUS, Power BI, SQL, or TOAD.

Data Governance & Auditing: Prior exposure to higher-education financial datasets, report catalog maintenance, or access compliance audits.

Customer Service & Troubleshooting: Strong track record of providing direct end-user technical support and translating user needs into system specifications.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.