System Analyst Consultant at Higher Education Assistance Group

The Higher Education Assistance Group Inc. (HEAG) is actively seeking talented System Analysts to join our consulting roster. We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 5 years of experience as both a Director of Financial Aid and a Systems Administrator for one of the following Financial Aid Management systems: Ellucian Banner or Colleague PowerFAIDS PeopleSoft Workday Jenzabar or JFA. Consultants may be assigned to internal training projects or external client work. Assignments may be long or short term full or part time. Most assignments will be remote but priority will be given to candidates who can travel. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualities:In-depth understanding of at least one of the Financial Aid Management Systems to include:FA System programming data analysis testing workflow reporting data integration and all system level processes related to file imports and exports student communications awarding verification SAP disbursement withdrawal R2T4 and reconciliation processes.Knowledge of common integration imaging CRM and/or reporting tools such as Informer Argos SQL Web Focus Blackbaud Slate Salesforce Campus Logic or similar toolsFederal and state regulations COD system workflow files reports and processesED Express system workflow files reports and processesNSLDS system workflow files reports and processes ED ConnectBatch transactionsData analysis capabilitiesAbility to analyze testing outcomes to determine additional programming needsAbility to identify chronological order of transactions and functionsAbility to identify compliance risks and develop action plans for resolutionAbility to effectively communicate needs and changes to clientProblem solving skillsUnderstand how to build execute and analyze data and transactions Ability to identify and catalog any discrepancies that result from data researchCommunicate needs and timeline for resolution of errorsStrong organizational skillsTrack/log all programming changes testing outcomes and resolutionsIdentify and catalog any potential audit/compliance risksAbility to effectively multi-task and meet establish deadlinesStrong communication skillsDemonstrated ability to communicate well with both technical and non-technical staffAsk questions document and communicate answersDocument and share work performed and work still requiredEffectively communicate with project management team regularly or as definedLearning and Training Ability to teach people at all different skill levels Comfortable with public speaking and presentingA lifelong learner who seeks to constantly improve their skillset and knowledge base The Higher Education Assistance Group Inc. (HEAG) is a comprehensive financial aid consulting group with corporate headquarters located in Wellesley Massachusetts & has been in business for over 35 years. Our consultants are based across the country. Please submit your resume and cover letter for immediate consideration.Required Experience:IC Key Skills SQL,System Design,.NET,Crystal Reports,EDI,Windows,Microsoft SQL Server,Visio,Visual Basic,SDLC,Systems Analysis,Oracle Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1