Business Data Analyst

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00569PO24 Job Family Information Technology Job Function Business Data Analysis USC Market Title IT Business Data Analyst Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133168 Job Level P1 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Business Data Analyst Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Administration and Finance Department DAF Purchasing and Central Supply State Pay Band 6 Approved Starting Salary $54,165 Advertised Salary Range $54,165 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with one hour for lunch.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Information Technology

About USC

About University of South Carolina

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The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Administers the technical support of PeopleSoft for Purchasing. Develops data standards and documents procedures systemwide. Serves as the first level staff for the administration of PeopleSoft in the Purchasing Department. Performs special projects related to procurement as required. Responsible for maintaining and updating the web presence for department.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology Systems or related field and 5 years related experience; or equivalency

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 5 years procurement or supply experience. Must have the ability to work under minimum or limited supervision. Must be able to make sound decisions under stressful conditions.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Capable of working harmoniously with a diverse group of people. Good analytical ability and decision making skills is required.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Gathers, compiles, and synthesizes information for technology processes or systems for the Purchasing Department. Makes recommendations or assists in making recommendations or development or enhancement of existing management system, Peoplesoft. Analyzes business user needs to assess technical feasibility and solutions to assist the internal department as well as business community.

Translates business requirements into functional specifications.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty

Assists with development of technical designs, specifications, and options for technical solutions for the Purchasing Department. Assists with analyzing current processes and procedures to create future configurations which lead to gains in efficiency and cost savings to the University. May serve as a subject matter expert associated with content, processes, and procedures related to the current management system, Peoplesoft.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Represents the Purchasing Department in any technical support meetings; coordinates with PeopleSoft technical support to troubleshoot and resolve issues with the PeopleSoft system. Acts as liaison with the Controller's Office for any required corrections, i.e. assets, cost centers; ensures that any match exceptions related to Purchasing are investigated and successfully resolved.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Designated as the PeopleSoft administrator for Purchasing; provides technical consulting and training to end users; develops processes related to PeopleSoft administration for Business Managers; identifies and implements contracts for punch-out capabilities in PeopleSoft.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 09/16/2024 Job Open Date 07/10/2024 Job Close Date 08/25/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by August 25, 2024.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance

• Retirement Programs

• Paid Tuition

• Dependent Scholarships

• Annual Leave

• Sick Leave

• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Professional Development Opportunities

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Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/171250 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology Systems or related field and 5 years related experience; or equivalency?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have the ability to provide effective customer service, establish working relationships with all customers and vendors; and to communicate effectively?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have established quantitative research skills, expertise in analysis of data, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work independently and with collaborators?

• Yes

• No

• Provide details about your experience in MS Office and developing and utilizing forms in MS Access and spreadsheets in MS Excel to provide solutions to load, maintain and report data.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Other Supporting Documents