Business/Systems Analyst

Position DescriptionThe Business/Systems Analyst will study the business and information needs of specific customer groups and of the Laboratory as a whole to develop information systems solutions. As the liaison between the business areas and the Information Services Department, the Analyst is responsible for identifying and defining issues and gaps, then gathering and documenting business requirements and translating them into functional system design specifications that can be successfully executed in a manner that consistently meets or exceeds business and user requirements. The Business/Systems Analyst will develop and configure solutions and processes that address business requirements and are in line with Lincoln Laboratory standards.Primary DutiesFinancial Systems Operational Support and Continuous ImprovementMaintains high level of proficiency and knowledge of financial applications including SAP FI/CO functions, the month-end close process, cash management, and all variations of financial postingsIdentifies, analyzes, and documents business requirements, system functional requirements, and develops key decision documentation as needed.Manages assigned projects by applying project management skills, coordinating activities of resources across ISD and business teamsCollaborates with Financial Business Process owners and documents overall solution design, which may include UI, processing logic, batch jobs, reports, interfaces, conversions, workflows, etc.Develops and communicates functional specifications for any required programming or reporting tasks, serves as primary QA tester for solutions requiring in-house developmentTests functionality of enhancements, and new programs or functions to ensure they meet customer and Laboratory requirements and data standardsMaintains advanced proficiency of SAP FI/CO master data, transaction data and table structures to support reporting, specification development and troubleshooting.Financial Systems Operational Support and Continuous Improvement (cont.)Monitors the health of critical interfaces between SAP FI/CO at Lincoln Laboratory and other systems such as MIT CampusMaintains an understanding of Lincoln Laboratory’s financial reporting requirements within the core SAP ERP systemMaintains an understanding of the financial reporting requirements of Lincoln Laboratory as they pertain to the data warehouse including the financial data extractors for the reporting system. Identifies technical and process changes that will require reporting changesMaintains and understanding of FI/CO-related authorization roles and authorizationsIdentifies issues and potential improvements to existing business processes and related information systems and prepares solutions to address these issuesPerforms complex troubleshooting and analysis for issue correction, root cause determination and to identify continuous improvement opportunitiesCollaborates with the Financial Services Department and Lincoln Laboratory Business Managers to troubleshoot and resolve issuesActs as the Financial Services Department’s advocate to IT in order to ensure that problems are resolved effectively, expeditiously, & are documented appropriately.Systems Upgrade and ImplementationIn collaboration with the LL Financial Services Department, maintains a set of regression test scenarios/scripts, performs testing, and coordinates business participation in regression testing.Identifies and documents impacts to end user processes and any required mitigations resulting from implementation of system updates or upgradesDocuments all testing and results due to maintenance of system upgrade, modifications, and configurations. Communication, Collaboration and Training Documents and communicates ongoing work and design changes to IT and Business.Collaborates across teams to ensure standard system functionality is identified and used in all relevant situations.Develops, publishes, and maintains documentation according to department standards.In collaboration with the ISD Training team, develops and delivers training & user guides on applications capabilities to increase user acceptance.Prepares and delivers presentations at conferences or external meetings where appropriate.Business Planning Assists in planning and in setting priorities for the Enterprise Applications Service Management Sector in collaboration with the other teams and the Sector Manager.Performs a variety of tasks and may direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.This position is under the general supervision of an Enterprise Applications Service Management Finance Team Lead.This position can interact with vendors to keep abreast of roadmaps and directions.This position routinely interacts with MIT-LL Finance Department and Financial Reporting end-users.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree plus a minimum of seven years of experience OR a master's degree and a minimum two years of experience OR equivalent7+ years of SAP FI/CO experience in requirements gathering, deployment and support7+ years of experience with SAP ERP business processes design, implementation and supportWorking knowledge of the software lifecycle and methodologiesStrong and in-depth knowledge of SAP FI/CO. Understanding and broad application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniquesAbility to work independently under limited supervision. Participates in determining objectives for assignmentsAbility to work analytically in a problem-solving environmentSkill in analyzing process and data flowsSkill in requirements collection and analysis to identify needsSkill in building consensus among stakeholders and colleaguesExcellent customer service skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent business, functional, technical acumenProject management skills to succeed in matrixed environmentPreferred QualificationsWorking knowledge of other SAP ERP related modules including but not limited to Funds Management, Grants Management, & Project Systems.Working knowledge of SAP BW and Business Objects reporting.Working knowledge of SAP ConcurWorking knowledge of change management tools for software life cycle development.Experience as a Project Manager for large IT projectsUS citizenship required to obtain and maintain a security clearanceTHE SELECTED CANDIDATE CAN BE REMOTE BUT NEEDS TO BE WITHIN 100 MILES OF THE LAB IN LEXINGTON, MA. Hiring Range: $114,600 - $151,900Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including—but not limited to—the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plansMIT-funded pensionMatching 401KPaid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programsMentorship programsA range of work-life balance options... and much more! Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.Requisition ID: 43037 #LI-RS1