(REMOTE) IT Senior Business Analyst -IS Research Education

Penn State Health Corporation

Location: US:REMOTE
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 5:00p

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under general direction from the Service and Support Team Manager, and with a high degree of independence, this role is responsible for leading complex initiatives with both business and technical staff in gathering requirements, prioritizing initiatives, architecting solutions, and presenting/implementing technical and functional capabilities in support of projects, contracts, grants, and operational needs within the College of Medicine.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Leads in gathering, analyzing, and presenting the technical and functional needs of the business on projects, grants, contracts, and operational needs

Consult with business to identify needs and requirements as part of COM projects, grant proposals, contracts and operational needs

Ensure technical needs are identified and communicated to the technical teams clearly and in a timely manner. Assist business in preparing the technical aspects of business cases as part of the project intake process, engaging with other IS teams, vendors, and third parties as needed to ensure completeness of the submission

Lead small to medium-sized project support and/or projects with a high level of complexity. As part of the project support team, assist with project management activities for small to medium-sized projects and/or projects with a high level of complexity. Activities may include gathering, prioritizing and presenting technical and functional requirements for the project or initiative

Works with business sponsors and stakeholders to understand and communicate their needs to technical staff and ensure project tasks are defined and documented

Responsible for documenting, communication and reporting project work as needed

Lead in producing and maintaining documentation on systems and services. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in the research and education IT space with respect to project planning and management, operational needs, and organizational cybersecurity policies and procedures

Working with PMO and COM-IT staff, ensure that all assigned projects with in COM-IT portfolio are maintained. Work with team in supporting the overall COM-IT project portfolio

Identify and coordinate improvements to project management processes and procedures for the COM-IT department. Assist in operational and tactical capacities as needed, based on priorities. Reviewing and communicating new trends and advances in technology from a research and education perspective

Maintain familiarity with current and  new technology standards and procedures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

Bachelor's Degree

Four (4) additional years of related experience



This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

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