Project Analyst

Department Summary

Strategy, Planning, and Operations leads and manages a large and complex portfolio of IT projects and programs while establishing partnerships and stakeholder engagement efforts with students, faculty, staff, and external partners on behalf of the IT organization. The Strategy, Planning, and Operations Office also manages organizational initiatives and efforts, including general administrative functions, financial management and budgeting, vendor management and licensing, billing, internal communications, department human resources, talent management, and culture development.

Position Summary

The Project Analyst, Bruin Connect & Secure will support the operations and coordination of the Security & Network Transformation and in collaboration with the standards of the Enterprise Program Management Office (ePMO). This role will act as a resource to ensure compliance with program and project management standards while maintain a focus on quality assurance. The Project Analyst, Bruin Connect & Secure will support major projects by utilizing project portfolio tools for generating program status reports, providing valuable insights into the progress and performance of projects.

The Security & Network Transformation program is a campus-wide IT program that will modernize and enhance UCLA's Information Security standards, practices, and technologies and unify UCLA's Networks. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, analyzing project data, and providing insights to ensure successful delivery of projects aimed at enhancing the organization's security posture and network infrastructure. The Project Analyst will positively impact UCLA's operations and culture by enabling IT projects and programs in service of the institution's academic, research and service mission. This team member will advance the University's mission by delivering exceptional information technology services comprehensively and consistently across faculty, staff, and students. This role will execute UCLA's vision while modeling UCLA's culture and values.

Salary & Compensation

• UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

One year experience working in one or more of the following fields: project management, information technology, data services, application services, IT service management, or related field. (Required) Experience working in a project-based environment using leading project management practices including schedule management, status reporting, and communication of project risks and issues. (Required) Three or more years experience working in one or more of the following fields project management, information technology, data services, application services, IT service management, or related field. (Preferred) Experience in complex higher education environments, serving academic and administrative functions of a large public university. (Preferred) Basic knowledge of project management principles, theories, and concepts. (Required)Ability to assess campus needs for information technology products and design services to meet those needs. (Required)Working knowledge of technology-related initiatives and an understanding of impact to the organization of such initiatives. (Required)Demonstrated capacity to anticipate obstacles and plan for contingencies. (Required)Demonstrated attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to determine relevance and prioritize tasks. (Required)Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate ideas clearly. (Required)Able to develop positive working relationships and a strong rapport with team members and stakeholders. (Required)Strong organizational skills and is able to prioritize project needs. (Required)Strong demonstrated problem-solving skills. Able to ask questions, gather information, evaluate options, and make decisions with integrity. (Required)Able to support an inclusive environment that values equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. (Required)Thinks creatively and is able to work with agility in a fast-paced environment. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree in one or more of: information technology, computer science, public administration. business administration, communications, or a related field or equivalent combination of experience/training. (Required) Bachelor's Degree in one or more of the following fields: information technology, computer science, public administration. business administration. communications. or related field. (Preferred) PgMP, PIMP, Agile Scrum, LEAN Six Sigma, ITIL, and/or OCM certification (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• This position is a contract-appointed position which includes standard university health and wellness benefits; anticipated duration of the position is two years.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that includes regular visits to campus as needed (for those who work remotely, travel/lodging expenses are not eligible for reimbursement).

NOTE: This position REQUIRES that a RESUME and COVER LETTER be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these two files ready to upload when applying.

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Schedule

8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PT, Monday through Friday and/or variable based upon operational needs.

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

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