DescriptionThe University of Colorado's (CU) Procurement Service Center (PSC) is a nationally recognized procurement office dedicated to using technology to enhance the university's programs and create efficiencies within policies. PSC supports the entire CU community, which includes four campuses plus system administration. CU is a public research university serving Colorado, the nation and the world through leadership in high-quality and professional training, public service, advancing research and knowledge and leading-edge health care.

Position Summary:
The Procurement Systems Business Analyst will support all systems critical to the success of the PSC and CU, including Marketplace (SciQuest), Concur Travel & Expense Management, and Imaging. Reporting to the Director of Procurement Systems, this position works closely and collaboratively with a large, diverse group including, but not limited to colleagues, suppliers, end users, faculty, and staff to ensure systems are running smoothly and accurately. The Procurement Systems Business Analyst will also oversee all project management duties that relate to PSC systems. This position is exempt from the State of Colorado Classified Staff system.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

45% - System Enhancements and Project Management:

• Lead projects designed to implement changes or add functionality to the Procurement Service Center’s systems (e-Procurement applications and Travel and Expense Management application), in coordination with the Office of University Information Services and the Office of the University Controller.
• Manage new projects and enhancements of existing projects from conception through implementation.
• Perform system maintenance for both e-Procurement and Travel & Expense Management applications.
• Develop an overall technology project plan, which outlines project tasks, requirements, milestone dates, status, allocation of resources, testing, documenting, and communicating system functionality and its impact to stakeholders.

15% - System Technical Administration:

• Support ongoing administration of the Procurement Service Center’s systems at an enterprise level.
• Ensure all applications and their integrations are functioning properly and troubleshoot system-related issues on a daily basis.
• Articulate system-related issues and enhancement requests between third party software suppliers and internal stakeholders.

30% - System Efficiencies and User Experience:

• Evaluate and identify opportunities to enhance user experience and increase the use of the Procurement Service Center’s systems to maximize functionality.
• Collaborate with other Procurement Service Center teams and the Procurement Systems team to identify areas of improvement within existing functionality and evaluate ROI of potential system enhancements.
• Act as liaison in the updating and development of training and communication materials related to the Procurement Service Center’s systems.

10% - Special Projects:

• Work on special projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:

• Knowledge of systems analysis and administration.
• Knowledge of project management best practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with a diverse group, including co-workers, supervisors, university personnel, and the public.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, deadline sensitive environment, manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities, and manage changing priorities, all while maintaining personal effectiveness.
• Skilled in and ability to utilize Microsoft Office suite and Project Management software.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, ability to be detail-oriented, and strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including listening skills to accurately interpret what others are saying and the ability to articulate goals, strategies, and direction.
• Skilled in meeting facilitation and decision making.
• Ability to hold oneself accountable and to meet critical deadlines.

Who we are: System Administration, which also houses the Office of the President, is located in the uptown neighborhood of Denver with an office in Broomfield and a few smaller offices located on the campuses. However, this position is located in Denver. Many of our departments support the educational and research missions of the four University of Colorado campuses. We provide diverse opportunities for professional development, innovation, and collaboration with talented staff and faculty. 
What we offer: 
Salary: The salary has been established at $80,000 but is commensurate with skills and experience.
Benefits: The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision and Wellness 
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22
• Sick Days: 15
• Holiday Days: 10
• Tuition Benefit: System employees have the benefit on all campuses 
• ECO Pass: RTD Bus and light rail service
• Additional Perks & Programs: Click here to access a few more perks and programs. 

Click here to access our Total Compensation Calculator to see what your total rewards could be at CU. This position is a University Staff position.

For more information on benefits programs, including eligibility, is available at www.cu.edu/employee-services/.

QualificationsMinimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or equivalent professional experience. (The educational requirement may be substituted by professional experience on a year for year basis).
• Four (4) years of software project lifecycle management experience.
• Four (4) years of technical/system configuration and support experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in general procurement practices.
• Degree in business with an emphasis in Information Technology.
• Experience with e-Procurement systems (preferably Jaggaer e-Procurement software solutions).
• Professional experience in a higher education institution.
• Demonstrated experience with data management tools and reporting.
• Professional certification in Project Management and/or process improvement discipline.
• Experience with Concur travel and expense management software.

Job Category: Business Services
Primary Location: Denver
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jun 18, 2019
Unposting Date: Jul 8, 2019, 10:59:00 PM