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Senior Grant Business System Analyst

Salary

$87,000.00 - $92,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

CU35612

Department

University of Colorado - System Administration

Opening Date

12/22/2025

Closing Date

1/23/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

1800 Grant St, Denver, CO 80203

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.

+ Description

+ Benefits

Department Information

To apply, please go to: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=35612

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Higher Education!

At the System Administration office at the University of Colorado, we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our office is committed to fostering a culture where employees find community, a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission and purpose.

By joining our team, you’ll have a direct impact on shaping the future of higher education. In addition to the Office of the Board of Regents, the University of Colorado’s system administration includes 19 units that provide essential services to CU’s campuses in Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver, as well as the Office of the President. While not a part of any one campus, we are proud to serve in the centralized office for the University system. Together, we ensure CU continues to deliver outstanding education, groundbreaking research, and valuable service to our communities.

We believe in creating an environment where the unique experiences and perspectives of everyone are embraced, enriching the work we do and the strategic outcomes we pursue. If you’re passionate about making a difference, contributing to a dynamic team, and supporting a mission that matters, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey.Learn more about CU System Administration (https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers/cu-system) .

Position Summary:

University Information Systems (UIS) provides technical services and enterprise applications to the University of Colorado campuses and the Office of the President. UIS is committed to excellence in customer service and technical expertise. Through the development of enterprise applications, UIS supports the University systems used by students, faculty, human resources employees, finance employees, and others.

The Senior Research & Grants Business Systems Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the University of Colorado’s post-award research administration through a deep understanding of and hands-on experience with both the PeopleSoft Grants suite (GM, PC, CA, BI, AR) and the InfoEd electronic research administration (eRA) platform. This position is responsible for identifying and implementing technology solutions that align with institutional research goals, campus-specific strategies, and compliance requirements. Leveraging dual-system expertise, the analyst will analyze, design, configure, and test PeopleSoft Grants modules, while also supporting and optimizing InfoEd applications. A key responsibility is ensuring smooth integration and data flow between PeopleSoft and InfoEd systems, enabling accurate reporting and efficient workflow management. The ideal candidate will have the versatility to translate complex business requirements from all four University of Colorado campuses into effective solutions

The role reports to the Assistant Director of Grants IT Services and is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified Staff System.

Where You Will Work:

This role is eligible to work remotely within Colorado.

Description of Job

Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities

+ Serve as the functional and technical data model expert for both PeopleSoft Grants systems, and InfoEd systems supporting core pre-award and post-award research administration activities across all CU campuses.

+ Act as product manager for custom CU-developed applications that extend or integrate InfoEd and PeopleSoft functionality. Responsibilities include roadmap development, techno-functional analysis, stakeholder engagement, testing, training and coordination with PeopleSoft and InfoEd developers.

+ Provide advanced support, manage and optimize CU custom integrations between InfoEd and PeopleSoft, including award setup automation and synchronization projects to reduce administrative burden and increase data accuracy.

+ Lead or contribute to strategic, cross-campus initiatives that align InfoEd and PeopleSoft Grants data models, including the development of reusable integration frameworks, unified reporting data models and automation tools.

+ Work with campus stakeholders and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, document functional and technical specifications, analyze existing solutions, and design system configurations, customizations, bolt-on or feature enhancements to meet campus business objectives.

+ Use in-depth system knowledge of the PeopleSoft Financials Grants suite (GM, PC, CA, BI, AR) and InfoEd modules (Pre-Award, Post-Award, Award Tracking) to meet campus-specific needs while maintaining overall system integrity and compliance with federal, state, and sponsor regulations (e.g., NIH, NSF, DoD).

+ Operate with a high level of autonomy and subject matter expertise in both PeopleSoft Grants and InfoEd systems. Proactively identify and resolve intricate system issues, design solutions with minimal supervision, and provide expert-level end user training to support campus needs.

+ Develop queries and reports to support campuses in managing post-award business process.

+ Perform technical data analysis.

+ Identify the technical requirements and leverage data models.

+ Develop, design and maintain queries and reports using data from InfoEd, PeopleSoft Grants, and other data sources.

+ Maintain data queries, views, and reports using SQL and PS Query and PS Report Developer and leverage views to support integrations between systems and COGNOS reporting.

+ Ensure timely and effective resolution of Grants-related support tickets across both PeopleSoft and InfoEd systems by accurately logging issues, updating and communicating ticket status, and closing requests with thorough documentation. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot system-specific issues, validate resolutions, and support continuous improvement of the ticket management process

+ Develop test plans and regression testing for PeopleSoft PUM (PeopleSoft Update Manager) upgrades and InfoEd system enhancements. Ensure that new functionality, patches, and configurations in both systems perform as expected without disrupting existing business processes. Coordinate testing activities with cross-functional teams and document test results to support system stability.

+ Prepare detailed test scripts and execute functional testing activities for quarterly PeopleSoft CPU (Critical Patch Update) patching cycles

Secondary Responsibilities:

+ Act as a subject matter expert, transferring knowledge to users, other functional team members and training/support staff.

+ Serve as a backup to Grants Team and eRA Team members during times of vacancy/absence.

+ Assist in producing operational metrics and reports about the Grants service.

+ Participate in the Higher Education community and with other Higher Education institutions to share knowledge and ensure CU is subscribing to industry trends and best practices.

Applications/Tools

Used:

+ Cherwell ticket management system

+ Cognos

+ PeopleTools Application Designer

+ PHIRE

+ Toad or SQL Developer

+ SharePoint

+ Excel

+ HTML

+ XML

+ PowerPoint

+ Outlook

+ Visio

+ Word

+ Microsoft Teams

+ Zoom

+ Team Dynamix

Managed:

+ PeopleSoft Grants Suite (Grants, Contracts, Project Costing, Billing, Accounts Receivable)

+ Custom Application for Boulder to Integrate New Awards from InfoEd into PS.

+ Custom Application for Denver to Integrate New Awards from InfoEd into PS.

+ Custom Application for Denver to Integrate Award Modifications from InfoEd into PS.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education, or equivalent foreign degree, in information systems, accounting, public administration or similar field.

+ 3 years of experience as a systems analyst, business systems analyst, programmer analyst or technical consultant, with PeopleSoft or Oracle Financial Systems. (Professional work experience gained during graduate studies accepted. If part-time, it will be pro-rated based on hours worked per week.)

Experience must include:

+ 3 years of experience with the following:

+ At least 3 of the following modules: General Ledger, Project (Costing), Grants, Customer Contracts, Billing, or Accounts Receivable; and

+ Planning and conducting customer-facing meetings that include performing analysis, gathering requirements, and creating functional designs and solution options; and

+ Providing end-user support and training; and

+ Data analysis and writing SQL queries to retrieve data from enterprise systems using a tool such as TOAD or SQL Developer.

and

+ 1 year of experience with the following:

+ InfoEd or similar Pre-award applications data models, especially proposal and award tracking modules; and

+ PeopleSoft upgrades and PUM/Selective adoption cycles that include creating and executing test plans; and

+ In public sector business processes, in particular finance and/or grants-related business processes

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Technical aptitude, requirements management, and the ability to assess and articulate risk variables

+ Effective written and oral communication skills

+ Ability to multi-task several different projects

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please attach the following as separate documents to your application athttps://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=35612:

+ A cover letter identifying the job specific minimum qualifications you possess

+ A resume including any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting.

Benefits:

With our unparalleled range of benefits, including top-notch healthcare, comprehensive wellness programs, enriching professional development, and a dynamic work-life balance, we ensure your holistic growth and happiness.

+ No-cost or low-cost medical & dental plan options, some inclusive of IVF assistance.

+ Disability, Life, Vision Insurance options.

+ Multiple retirement planning options including a mandatory 401(a) plan where CU contributes 10% of your gross pay, a 401k or 403b plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.

+ Pre-tax savings plans, such as Health care and Dependent care flexible spending accounts.

+ Embrace a healthy work-life balance with ample sick and vacation leave, along with at least 12 paid holidays. This includes a dedicated week off for winter break.

+ 6 weeks of parental leave to adjust to the joys of parenthood.

+ A tuition benefit program for you and/or your dependents.

+ Free RTD EcoPass and Free Onsite Parking at our 1800 Grant Street Office.

+ Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://advantage.cu.edu/) .

Additional taxable fringe benefits may be available.

For more information on benefits programs, please review ourComprehensive Benefits Guide (https://www.cu.edu/node/183087) .

Access ourTotal Compensation Calculator (https://www.cu.edu/node/153125) to see what your total rewards could be at CU. (This position is a University Staff position)

The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits

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