POSITION TITLE:

Business Systems Analyst – ERP

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

Classified Position

FLSA Status: Exempt

240 Work Day Calendar

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Director of Technology and Information Systems

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Works collaboratively with all stakeholders to provide system support; evaluates and provides recommendations for program modification to ensure stability, integrity and efficient operations of the district’s ERP.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Determines operational objectives by studying financial business functions; gathering information and evaluating output requirements and formats.
2. Constructs workflow charts and diagrams; studies Munis system capabilities; writing specifications.
3. Improves functionality within Munis by reviewing best practices and recommending modifications.
4. Acts as liaison between Financial Services end-users, software engineers in the analysis, design, development, configuration, testing and/or maintenance of information management systems to ensure optimal operational performance.
5. Recommends controls by identifying problems; writing improved procedures.
6. Maintains system protocols by writing and updating procedures.
7. Provides references for users by writing and maintaining user documentation.
8. Provides help desk support and training to users.
9. Maintains user confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
10. Tracks and fully documents system changes for inclusion in functional and business specifications.
11. Prepares technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
12. Conducts change impact analysis to assess the potential impact of changes or implementation of new business systems, including researching and preparing statistical reports using data collected during the research and analysis phases of project management.
13. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
14. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
15. Completes other related duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Required

• Experience in information technology, computer science or related field

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Experience:

Required

• Minimum of three years in a business system analyst role supporting a financial business unit
• Experience working with a financial application supporting organization with over $50 million in revenue

Preferred

• Experience working with and supporting Munis highly preferred

Physical Demands:

Employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear.  The employee is regularly required to stand or walk, reach with hands and arms and will frequently repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion such as when typing.  Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision.  The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds such as paper boxes.

Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for on office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Most work requires using a computer and telephone. Interruptions are frequent. Exposure to electrical fields and electrically charged equipment and moving parts is possible.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
• Ability to work well without direct supervision
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical and professional journals related to computers and telecommunications
• Ability to collect and analyze data and draw logical conclusions
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form

Ability to perform routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities