Business Analyst 3 - Remote In California

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Position Base
Riverside
Location
UCPath Center
UCPATH CENTER
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The UCPath Center is the University of California's shared services center in Riverside, CA. The UCPath Center manages the payroll, benefits, and other human resources transactions for more than 200,000 UC employees working across ten UC campuses, five medical centers, three national labs and more. The staff at the UCPath Center work in a variety of areas including business operations, customer service, quality management, technology, training, human resources and communications. Learn more about the UCPath Center
Position Summary
Under limited supervision, serves as a PeopleSoft HCM IT contact within various business workstreams including providing PeopleSoft support and content expertise. In support of UCPath customers, documents business requirements, analyzes/builds functional designs, reviews functional designs with Lead Business Analyst to confirm solution meets business requirements, develops test cases by writing detailed test scripts and executes test plans. Documents business process improvement efforts and resolves production support issues. Working with the Sr. Business Analyst and reporting to the Lead Business Analyst performs less complex tasks related to support, maintenance, testing and enhancement of PeopleSoft HCM. May handle smaller, less complex projects independently.
Key Responsibilities
30%
Analyzes business needs, creates detail PeopleSoft business requirements and functional designs, develops/validates PeopleSoft solutions leveraging PeopleSoft knowledge and best practices while working closely with UCPath customers and UCOP technical teams. Considers the business implications of applying technology to the current and future PeopleSoft business environment. Prepares and obtains approval for business process and procedural documentation.
15%
Develops test cases and test scripts for the preparation and execution of system testing, system integration testing, and user acceptance testing according to test plans. Completes through detailed test cases execution to ensure software and reports are functioning properly.
15%
Provides PeopleSoft end user support including completing system demonstrations, and provides PeopleSoft best practice consultation, training and functional IT support. Initiates, designs or modifies highly complex systems and procedures where standardized policies or procedures may or may not exist. Gathers and analyzes data to prepare business process and procedural documentation. Performs activities required for changes in PeopleSoft maintenance and system standards.
10%
Lead PeopleSoft projects including developing/managing resource and task plans and managing end user documentation activities.
10%
Leads cross-functional teams to address business process or systems issues during testing and operational activities. Works with other functional support resources and makes solution recommendations to ensure user requirements are met in a timely and efficient manner. May lead the implementation of approved solutions.
10%
Performs software evaluation and configuration activities as required. Determines how to support new applications or leverage PeopleSoft enhancements as required.
10%
Works closely with UCOP technical teams to ensure system specifications and system changes meets functional and business requirements.
Experience
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, or a related field, and three years of business analyst experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Of the required experience, three (3) years must include technical and functional knowledge of Human Capital Management (HCM) application.

Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with design and delivery of reporting capabilities to end users is highly desired.
• Experience performing PeopleSoft business analyst functions including writing functional design specifications, developing test scripts, managing and updating configuration, implementing best practice solutions and providing ongoing support.
• Experience using SQL, PS Query, Toad, and SQL Developer to perform analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of process and systems requirement documentation standards related to IT programs including Use Case modeling, User Story creations and narrative description. Experience working directly with end users in a production support environment.Experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies associated with software design, modification and implementation.
• Good analytical skills.
• Good customer service and organizational skills.
• Experience with functional and technical design documentation. Experience with defect management including demonstrated knowledge of PeopleSoft HCM business processes and procedures. Experience with PeopleSoft HCM 9.0 and above.
• Ability to effectively present ideas, both orally and in written form.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and managing project plans is highly desired
• Experience in a higher education institution is highly preferred
• Experience with leading projects

Education
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or a related field and/or equivalent experience/training

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position requires occasional up to frequent non-standard and/or on-call work hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement within the state of California. The selected candidate must reside within the state of California, or be willing to relocate, and may be required to report to work in person at the UCPath Center in Riverside, CA.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. 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, 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. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.
Job Title
Business Systems Analyst 3
Job Code
007584
Salary Grade
Grade 22
Payscale:
$84,000 - $118,000 – Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
Full Salary Range:
$68,500 - $123,900
Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by UCPath Center visit: Benefits of Working for UC
HOW TO APPLY
Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.
JOB CLOSE DATE
For first consideration, please apply by: 4/28/23. The position will be open until filled.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP
Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy
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EEO STATEMENT
The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. EEO/AA Employer UC nondiscrimination policy.
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