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43224BR

Extended Job Title:

Enterprise IT Business Analyst III

Position Description:

The Enterprise IT Business Analyst III plays a critical role in understanding and documenting the business processes of Texas Tech University departments. This position is a liaison between IT and functional departments, assisting in technology requests and ensuring alignment between business needs and IT solutions. The analyst is responsible for conducting complex business analysis, collaborating with stakeholders, and providing strategic insights to drive process improvements. As part of the central IT Division, this position may interface with key IT leadership and functional leadership across Texas Tech University System institutions. The Enterprise IT Business Analyst III is expected to function at a senior level, providing expertise in business analysis, technical requirements gathering, and process optimization.

Requisition ID:

43224BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

+ Maintain knowledge of institutional business processes. Perform business analysis in collaboration with stakeholders to identify and document business needs. Convert business use cases into technical requirements to ensure successful IT work initiatives. Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to review strategies, explore options, and address potential issues to ensure successful work initiatives. Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend changes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of processes. Work Environment This position operates within a collaborative IT environment and requires interaction with IT leadership, business users, and functional leadership across Texas Tech University System. The role involves independent problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and contributing to enterprise-wide IT initiatives.

+ Leads complex, multi-department and multi-institution requirements workshops; ensures alignment across conflicting priorities and institutional policies.

+ Authors comprehensive, audit-ready BRDs, FRDs, integration specs, and data migration plans for multi-institution environments with zero rework.

+ Analyzes and optimizes high-impact, high-volume cross-module processes spanning multiple institutions.

+ Directs enterprise-scale UAT for multi-institution cycles including parallel testing and regulatory validation.

+ Designs and delivers train-the-trainer programs standardized across multiple institutions; creates institutional templates for user documentation and job aids.

+ Ensures all configurations and deliverables comply with FERPA, Title IV, IPEDS, and institutional audit standards.

+ Mentors Level I and II analysts; conducts peer reviews and establishes system-wide BA best practices.

Grant Funded?:

No

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Schedule Details:

Monday-Friday, 8a-5p

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

3+ years of advanced experience with ERP/SIS platforms (e.g., Ellucian Banner, including custom development and system upgrades); advanced certifications such as CBAP, PMP, or ITIL Expert; leadership experience in higher education IT transformations or ERP implementations; expertise in stakeholder management across multi-institutional settings; familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).

Department:

TTUS Information Systems

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Business, Computer Science, MIS or similar field and 3 - 5 years of related experience. Additional job related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Experience in higher education with exposure to business processes, business analyst training, or work experience in functional departments.

Applicants for this Security Sensitive Level II position will be subject to a criminal background check and must pass a drug and alcohol test after a conditional offer of employment has been extended, but before employment can be confirmed.

This position is designated as involving access to critical infrastructure systems and/or research, as defined by Texas Executive Order GA-48. As such, candidates must successfully complete a comprehensive background check prior to employment. Employees are required to comply with all applicable state and federal regulations related to the protection of critical infrastructure. Ongoing employment is dependent upon maintaining eligibility for access and successfully passing periodic security and compliance reviews.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University:

Established in 1996, the Texas Tech University System is one of the top public university systems in the nation, consisting of five universities – Texas Tech University , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center , Angelo State University , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and Midwestern State University .

Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, the TTU System is a more than $3 billion enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach with approximately 21,000 employees and 63,000 students, more than 400,000 alumni, a statewide economic impact of $16.4 billion and an endowment valued at $1.7 billion. In its short history, the TTU System has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating at 24 academic locations in 20 cities (18 in Texas, 2 international).

In addition, the TTU System is one of only nine in the nation to offer programs for undergraduate, medical, law, nursing, pharmacy, dental and veterinary education, among other academic areas.

Job Family:

Information Technology

Job Sub Family:

IT Management & Business Services

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ **Knowledge:** Advanced expertise in business analysis, ERP/SIS architectures, custom development practices, and strategic IT alignment; deep understanding of higher education compliance (e.g., FERPA, state reporting) and enterprise integration.

+ **Skills:** Expert in requirements analysis, stakeholder management, and agile methodologies; proficiency in analytical tools (e.g., SQL, data warehousing); leadership in process re-engineering and change management.

+ **Abilities:** Lead complex initiatives and mentor junior analysts; integrate business rules into system designs; anticipate risks and devise proactive solutions; foster strategic partnerships across departments and institutions for enterprise-wide improvements.

Annualized Pay Range:

$95,500 - $124,200 - $152,800