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Iowa State University Business Systems Analyst II in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Business Systems Analyst II
Job Group:Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with SQL Server including writing queries, creating tables and store procedures.
Experience with Tableau and/or other business intelligence tools or report design
Experience designing statistical models or predictive models
Experience designing relational databases.
Additional years of software development experience.
Job Description:
Summary
The Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (ISU VDL) Information Technology team in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is seeking qualified candidates for a Business Systems Analyst II position. The ISU VDL is a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory engaged in daily missions of service, teaching and research. The laboratory processes 120,000+ submissions from veterinarians and researchers annually.
The Business Systems Analyst II will collect, analyze, test and report VDL data in a way that supports the VDL’s mission to deliver accessible, timely accurate, valid and consistent testing. The incumbent will also design, build and automate customized reports and dashboards for VDL financial transactions, internal business operations, client management, diagnostic processes and key business insights.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.Example of Duties• Performs research and business analysis.• Researches best practices and assists with developing actionable insights and recommendations for business operations.• Participates in design and system development and tests changes for usability, performance, and adherence to standards.• Prepares complex statistical summaries and special reports.• Advises management and employees on business systems.• Works on a variety of complex projects.Level Guidelines• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity• Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Pay Grade:PS809
Application Instructions:To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.
Original Posting Date: November 25, 2024
Posting Close Date:December 15, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R15985
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
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If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
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