BUSINESS ANALYST III

Office Location The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 1201 W. University Drive Human Resources MASS Building 2 nd Floor Edinburg, TX 78539 Edinburg: View phone number on click.appcast.io Brownsville: View phone number on click.appcast.io Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. Faculty Recruitment: College of Engineering & Computer Science: View email address on click.appcast.io Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: View email address on click.appcast.io Please see Special Instructions for more details. Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io and/or View email address on click.appcast.io. Position Information Posting Number Posting Number SRGV9122 Working Title Working Title BUSINESS ANALYST III Number of Vacancies Number of Vacancies 1 Location Location Edinburg, Texas Department Department Application & Data Services FTE FTE 1 FLSA FLSA Exempt Scope of Job To provide upper level support during project implementation and post support for the functional departments on software applications. Assist with all aspects of ERP and other application project implementations, conversions, and process improvement responsibilities. Description of Duties Becomes Subject Matter Expert in area(s) of responsibility. Develops fluency in other ERP module(s) and applications supported by the department. Works independently as functional consultant in providing functional designs, application configurations, design/setup documentations, functional and integration testing, master data and process conversions, validations, and post go-live support regarding the implementation of one or more modules in designing ERP solutions in the assigned module(s) and/or software applications to meet business requirements. Coordinates projects, software updates and tasks with IT, Project Management Office, other Business Analysts and user offices. Performs and analyzes complex business processes and recommend process improvements, policy changes and best practices with concept/detailed designs. Conducts Data Modeling. Provides on-going production support, troubleshooting, issue resolution and user training. Analysis and testing of software patches, reports, forms, interfaces. Performs data queries/extracts & ad hoc reporting ( SQL , report writer and/or reporting tools). Coaches/Mentors other Business Analysts. Manages module(s) within the ERP application and other applications. Coordinates and performs configuration management. Coordinates with IT on the setting and maintenance of application level security, development and administration of security definitions and profiles. Develops test plans and procedures with end users for implementation of added functionality, custom programs, and software upgrades and system patches. Researches and explores software applications functionality. Develops training materials, Procedures Manuals and/or maintains setup documents for applications assigned, and conducts training sessions. Other duties may be assigned. Supervision Received General direction from the assigned supervisor. Supervision Given May supervise assigned staff. Required Education Bachelor’s degree related to functional area assigned from an accredited University. Preferred Education Bachelor’s degree in CIS or CS from an accredited University. Licenses/Certifications None. Required Experience Four (4) years work experience performing at least 60% of the job duties as specified in the position description, including providing ERP and other applications functional production support and ensuring end-users’ business and application needs are met with up-to-date functionality and streamlined processes. Thorough knowledge of ERP modules and other applications assigned. Working knowledge on Database Structures of application(s) assigned. Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Access, Power Point, Excel and Word. ERP and application configuration and/or custom software designs creation knowledge. Experience with test scenarios/scripts creation and execution. Documentation Skills (Swim Diagram, Gap Analysis, Process Flow, etc.). Basic Project management knowledge. Experience with Problem diagnosis and troubleshooting techniques, Interface/Conversion Design and Business Process Reengineering. Hands-on experience of process analysis, design and on ERP /application system security access. Knowledge of Project Implementation Life Cycle. Ability to read, understand, interpret and apply instructions in ERP and application system manuals. Preferred Experience Knowledge of production control. Experience with database query language programming. Microsoft Projects and Visio knowledge. Equipment Use of standard office equipment. Working Conditions Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Usual office environment. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Other May be expected to work beyond normal working hours or on weekends. Occasional travel is required. Ability to work effectively in team environment as well as independently. Ability to exercise initiative, use good judgment, and handle confidential information responsibly. Ability to perform in a fast-paced, changing environment. Self-starter with the ability to research and dig for information. Ability to multi-task efficiently on parallel efforts. Demonstrated ability in problem solving and of analytical skills. Prioritize multiple projects, work under tight deadlines, and handle changing priorities. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Able to bridge communication between technical areas and business areas for a full and complete understanding of expectations. Demonstrated team leadership and project management skills. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. Physical Capabilities N/A Employment Category Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date Position Available Date 08/27/2026 Grant Funded Position Grant Funded Position No EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest. Special Instructions to Applicants Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io and/or View email address on click.appcast.io. Additional Information UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need. All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development . #J-18808-Ljbffr