Senior Business Systems Analyst, Research Administration (Remote)

May 26, 2026

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Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and three years related experience.

Preferred:

InfoEd experience
Power BI
Strong attention to detail
Implementation/project management experience
Reporting/data analytics
SQL
PeopleSoft FMS

The job description itself is fairly basic as far as requirements. Are the above enough or do I need to add some of the more standard things that are you in newer job descriptions, but not included in the current Sr. BSA description like:

Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, respond to urgent requests and work under pressure with short time constraints
Proficient with Microsoft office
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Excellent problem-solving or analytical skills
Self-starter who works well alone and in a team

Job Description:

To define, develop, and implement new or enhanced business processes at the enterprise level in support of new or enhanced data and information systems and technology. Identifies and initiates opportunities for business process improvement using information technology. Uses information technology to provide institutional/administrative/financial reporting and analysis in support of current and future academic and business environments as required according to UTMB institutional guidelines.

Job Duties:

Designs and develops complex reports and documents existing business processes using information systems.
Develops or modifies processes to solve complex business issues utilizing current information systems; designs reports to meet requirements by creating and/or joining complex and multiple databases across platforms.
Conducts business systems analysis and design, data modeling, process flow modeling, and process reengineering.
Recommends and initiates integrated and automated business functions and systems to support current and future business environment, working independently or with the appropriate information technology staff.
Develops and implements plans to support the utilization of data and information technology in the business environment, including design, testing, communication, user training, and ongoing support activities.
Trains users in new procedures and systems. Designs and develops simple to moderately complex training materials.
Develops high-level project definition and cost assessment of projects.
Translates high-level business requirements into detailed functional specifications through collaboration with users and/or customers.
Designs and develops plans for new or enhanced business systems. Leads and participates in user testing and coordinates results with appropriate information technology staff.
Partners with customers to facilitate oral and written communications, including the design and delivery of presentations.
Trains users in new procedures and systems. Designs and develops training materials.
Participates as team member.
Provides guidance and advice to Business Analysts
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience or range if discussed and approved by hiring authority Is $78,000 – 90,000.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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