Senior Analyst, Business

SUMMARY

The Senior Business Analyst is responsible for complex business process for functional developmental and implementation of information management systems and end user system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide subject matter expertise for successful product implementations, enhancements and/or upgrades.

Review HCCS business process and compares with information management system to determine functionality gaps and works with designated HCCS personnel to identify appropriate changes in the business processes and/or required software modifications.

Assist with software development, including facilitating the exchange between Applications Development staff and end-users.

Responsible for setting up and maintaining all required system tables.

Assist with the development, maintenance and administration of software security system.

Develop appropriate test cases necessary to perform validation testing on all required HCCS modifications, customizations, fixes, interface and patches.

Review information management weekly-published application patches, and fixes and recommends appropriate action.

Work with end-users to identify their reporting requirements and assist with software functionality.

Responsible for system documentation development that will be used in the implementation-upgrades, modifications, customizations, production problem resolutions and training.

Develop training materials and assists, or conducts end-user training sessions.

Off-hour support may be required.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science or a related field required
• 8 years directly-related work experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
• 5 years’ experience implementing information management systems with progressively increasing responsibility in related subject matter; including 2 years’ experience as a Business Analyst working with information management systems in production required
• Experience in a community college environment preferred

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

• MS Office Programs
• Information Management Systems
• Budget management

Competencies

• Delivering High Quality Work
• Accepting Responsibility
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting with Integrity
• Thinking Critically
• Managing Change
• Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions
General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.