Business Systems Analyst IV at University of Central Florida

Facilities and Business Operations:The Facilities and Business Operations at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty staff students and the broader community. We are committed to excellence providing unparalleled expertise and maintaining a world-class standard in service.Please visit us at: Facebook and Instagram: UCF FacilitiesThe Opportunity:The UCF IT within Facilities and Business Operations is seeking to hire a Business Systems Analyst IV. This role is responsible for serving as a key strategic liaison between UCF Information Technology (UCF IT) and the universitys academic and central support units. The Business Systems Analyst IV plays a senior-level role in driving operational efficiency identifying high-impact technology solutions and facilitating IT governance and project initiation processes. The ideal candidate demonstrates advanced analytical and problem-solving skills a comprehensive understanding of complex business processes and the ability to translate technical concepts into clear actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders. This position is critical in transforming institutional needs into effective IT initiatives that enhance the overall experience and success of UCFs faculty students and staff.Responsibilities:Serve as the primary liaison between UCF IT and designated academic or central support units fostering strong collaborative relationships that align technology services with institutional goals.Conduct comprehensive business process analyses to document current-state workflows identify inefficiencies and pain points and uncover strategic opportunities for improvement.Partner with business and academic leaders to define and document clear business needs functional requirements and use cases that inform solution design and implementation.Research evaluate and recommend technological and process solutions that address complex business challenges while adhering to UCFs strategic objectives and IT architecture standards.Develop detailed requirements documentation and process flow diagrams to support project initiation and solution development.Identify opportunities for process automation prioritizing high-impact faculty and student-facing processes to enhance efficiency service delivery and user experience.Assist in the design of future-state business processes that maximize the value and utility of new or existing IT resources.Support business and academic leaders in developing comprehensive business cases clearly articulating project scope benefits costs and associated risks.Guide stakeholders through the IT governance and project intake processes ensuring project submissions are complete accurate and aligned with institutional priorities.Develop application and system rationalization plans to increase operational efficiency reduce technical debt and optimize UCFs enterprise technology portfolio.Collaborate closely with the Project Management Office (PMO) to ensure a seamless transition of approved projects from conception to execution.Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within UCF IT refining internal processes and service offerings to better meet the evolving needs of the university community.Work in partnership with the IT Service Management (ITSM) and Performance Analytics teams to monitor service delivery analyze performance data and implement initiatives that improve service quality and technology adoption.Collaborate with the Organizational Change Management (OCM) and Technology Adoption teams to ensure end-users receive appropriate training communication and resources to support successful adoption of new systems and processes.Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and strategic objectives of UCF IT.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree and 5 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 9 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree oran equivalent combination of education and experiencepursuant toFla. Stat. 112.219(6).Preferred Qualifications:Masters degree in a relevant field.Professional certifications such as Certified Business Analysis Professional Six Sigma ITIL or other related.Demonstrated experience applying IT governance frameworks and supporting project portfolio management processes.Proven ability to identify and document automation opportunities including robotic process automation (RPA) or workflow optimization.Familiarity with the technology landscape business processes and organizational structure of a large public research university.Strong facilitation skills with demonstrated success leading cross-functional workshops to define requirements streamline processes and prioritize IT initiatives.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable strategies.Experience using enterprise tools such as ServiceNow Power BI and project management platforms to track initiatives measure performance and visualize trends.Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with a demonstrated ability to influence decision-making at multiple organizational levels.Special Instructions to the Applicants:Position requires a valid Class E drivers license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.The anticipated salary for this position is $90000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidates qualifications experience and internal equity considerations.If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional vacancies in this department.Are you ready to unleash YOUR potentialAs a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nationyoullplay an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country.Youllbe met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to growyoullwork alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skillsandyoullhave countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.Working at UCF has itsperks!UCF offers:Benefitpackages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance ProgramPaid time off including annual and sick time off and paid holidaysRetirement savings optionsEmployee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractionsEducationassistanceAnd moreFor more benefits information view theUCF Employee Benefits Guide.Dive intoourTotal Rewards Calculatorto discover the diverseselectionavailable to you giving you a glimpse into the benefits that together shape your comprehensive rewards package at UCF.Unless explicitlystatedon the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF willresidein Florida as of the date the employment begins. DepartmentOffice of Instructional ResourcesWork ScheduleMonday Friday 8:00am 5:00pmType of AppointmentRegularExpected Salary$89076.00 to NegotiableJob Posting End DateAMAs a Florida public university the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or email .For general application or posting questions please email .Required Experience:IC Key Skills Administration And Accounting,Law Enforcement,AECOM,Apache,ABB,Corporate Development Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1