Systems analyst Jobs in Berkeley, CA

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Company Background: Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, Degenkolb Engineers has more than eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and life-long learning. We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas such as healthcare, education, science and technology, forensics, construction engineering, and federal buildings. We address every project need—whether meeting stringent codes, staying on budget, adhering to tight schedules, or creating landmark structural systems.

About the Role: We’re looking for a Business Systems Analyst to lead the strategy, enhancement, and day-to-day management of our Microsoft Dynamics 365 and aec360 environment.

This role is responsible for owning how our business uses the system—not just maintaining it. You will act as the bridge between business teams and system capabilities, driving improvements in workflows, data quality, and user adoption across the firm.

This is a hands-on ownership role. The right candidate will be comfortable both making system changes directly and leading larger enhancements with internal stakeholders and external partners.

This position follows a hybrid schedule of three days per week in the office. Candidates may be based in the Bay Area or other Degenkolb office locations, including: Los Angeles, Orange, Sacramento, or San Diego, CA; or Seattle, WA.

Compensation and Benefits: The pay rate for this position ranges between $140,000 and $170,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to pay transparency laws. Actual pay rates will be based on various factors, including location, company geographic differentials, education level, and candidate qualifications.

Benefits include health and life insurance, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, 401(k) with company Profit Sharing contribution, employee ownership in a privately held stock plan, financial support for professional activities, company holidays, and a generous paid time off program.

Culture: We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule and a fun office environment! Our firm is highly collaborative and filled with experts who are united by a passion for industry involvement, pride in company ownership, and respect for our personal lives. You will benefit from focused professional development within a highly supportive and transparent team environment. To learn more about the company, please visit: https://degenkolb.com/culture/

Responsibilities:

• Own and prioritize the product backlog for aec360 and Dynamics 365 based on business value
• Lead system enhancements, upgrades, testing, and releases
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into functional requirements and solutions
• Manage external vendors/consultants (scope, proposals, delivery, performance)
• Map and improve business processes and workflows across departments
• Drive user adoption through training, documentation, and support
• Oversee data quality, governance, and reporting, including Power BI collaboration

Minimum Requirements:

• Direct experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Finance or related modules)
• 5+ years owning or supporting enterprise business systems in Architecture/Engineering or professional services
• Proven experience with system improvements, upgrades, or implementations
• Experience managing ERP/CRM vendors or consultants
• Strong understanding of business process design and workflow optimization
• Ability to translate business needs into practical system solutions
• Experience with Power BI or reporting tools

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with aec360 strongly preferred (AEC industry context matters)

Application Process: See Apply Now button and please submit your resume and a targeted cover letter describing the alignment of your background with this position.

Degenkolb Engineers complies with Equal Opportunity Employer guidelines, meaning we do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where a wide range of perspectives, skills, and experiences are welcomed and respected.