Business Analyst 

The National Center for Supercomputing Applications

The National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign provides supercomputing and advanced digital resources for the nation's scientific enterprise. At NCSA, University of Illinois faculty, staff, students, and collaborators from around the globe use advanced digital resources to address and research grand challenges for the benefit of science and society. NCSA has been advancing one third of Fortune 50 companies for more than 30 years by bringing industry, researchers and students together to solve grand challenges at rapid speed and scale.

The National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) is currently seeking a Business Analyst to support our Healthcare Innovation Program Office. The Business Analyst will provide expertise in financial and resource reporting, data collection and aggregation, make recommendations, and help to refine operations and increase efficiency. They will also analyze practices relevant to this position and define requirements for new procedures and software tools to support these efforts.

NCSA is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

Business/Financial Processes and Management:

• Develop and manage processes for efficiently reporting and monitoring overall financial health of program office
• Develop best methods for collecting, aggregating, and managing financial and resource data
• Maintain and manage program-level financial forecasts and projections
• Maintain and manage program-relevant staff resource planning and forecasts
• Develop and maintain program-level budgets and work with program managers to develop project-level budgets
• Monitor and track expenditures vs. budgets for program investments
• Create, implement, and manage process for tracking travel expenditures
• Create new dashboards and reports in Tableau and provide recommendations to improve existing dashboards
• Work closely with NCSA business office to review and monitor financial transactions
• Work closely with NCSA business office in evaluating and improving business and financial and processes
• Work closely with team leads in evaluating and improving resource management processes.

Procedures and Software Tools:

• Evaluate business and operational processes, uncover areas for improvement, lead the requirements development and engage with others to collaboratively build interactive software tools that support the efforts of this position
• Develop and refine processes necessary to effectively manage funding, investments, and resources, including projects that span multiple teams and directorates
• Perform quality control for new and ongoing procedures and workflows, including assessing needs, requesting, and Responding to feedback, and monitoring successes/failures of current procedures
• Research and stay current on the latest processes and IT advancements to automate and modernize processes and tools

Program Operations and Collaborations:

• Collaborate with NCSA business office on process improvements and special projects
• Work closely with program office staff and directors to develop and implement innovative solutions for operational and strategic improvements
• Collaborate with project leads and project managers to develop and refine processes and tools needed to support project deliverables
• Document and execute new administrative processes beneficial for the program office and NCSA
• Collaborate and share new processes and tools developed in this role to others across NCSA
• Assist with project and program resource management efforts as needed
• Train and support program office staff in the proper implementation of new procedures and tools

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, accounting, finance, computer science, engineering, mathematics or a field related to the position.
• Two (2) years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience in a university, private or public environment.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management and/or accounting.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing, compiling, and aggregating data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in business/accounting/finance, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field
• Seven years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience in a university, private or public environment
• Three or more years working in an academic setting
• Experience using Tableau and designing/developing dashboards and visualizations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of general business principles, fundamentals (such as budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis), and how they inform business strategy
• Demonstrated ability in analyzing business practices and defining requirements for process improvements and/or software tools
• Strong understanding of technology, proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced level competency in Excel
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Motivation and willingness to learn new technologies and skills to improve in this position and for overall growth and development

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5010 - Business/Administrative Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 12/18/2023. Salary is commensurate with experience.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on December 4, 2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jewel Goodly at jgoodly@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1021181
Job Category: Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu