Commercial Card Program Analyst II

Job Posting Title Commercial Card Program Analyst II Hiring Department Procurement Services Position Open To All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 FLSA Status Exempt from FLSA Earliest Start Date Immediately Position Duration Expected to Continue Location

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Job Details General Notes The Procurement and Payment Services (PPS) team serves The University of Texas at Austin as a trusted partner, providing integrated procure-to-payment support, and strategically addressing sourcing, contracting, revenue generating opportunities and payment needs, while safeguarding for the highest-level of qualified and varied supplier performance. For more information on PPS, please visit: Your skills will make a difference You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of FAS staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card For more details, please see: and Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. Purpose Serves as a senior analytical resource for the Commercial Card Program, driving data-informed decision-making, compliance monitoring, and process improvement. Responsibilities Conducts in-depth analysis of commercial card transaction data, spend patterns, and program KPIs. Develops and maintains recurring KPI/KPR reports, identifies trends and input to inform procurement strategies, and prepares detailed reports and presentations for program leadership. Conducts program audits and analyzes commercial card transactions for compliance with university policy, procedure, and state regulation. Investigates unusual purchasing patterns, recommends corrective actions, and compiles audit findings into actionable reports. Supports efforts to implement the banking expense management platform, including hierarchy troubleshooting, database maintenance, and data governance. Evaluates and recommends technology solutions, such as automation and analytics tools, to improve program efficiency. Supports current bank platform, hierarchy management, commercial card operations. Partners with the AVP and program leadership on process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and special projects. Supports change-management efforts and documents standard operating procedures. Serves as a liaison to campus stakeholders, vendors, and financial institution partners. Prepares correspondence, training materials, and communications supporting program initiatives. Expected to follow the Procurement Services communications pipleline for all cardholder comms. Must understand that commercial card program is a key part of overall procurement process and strategy. Actively pursues professional development and relevant certification (e.g., CPCP). Participates in cross-functional committees and stretch projects designed to build readiness for future program leadership responsibilities. Additional duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree; at least 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, audit, procurement, or commercial card program administration. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Certified Purchasing Card Professional (CPCP) certification; experience in higher education or public sector procurement; demonstrated project leadership experience. Driving Required This job requires a class "C" operator’s driver’s license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing). Salary Range $75,000 Working Conditions Standard office environment Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. E-Verify The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas at Austin