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JHU Sponsored Projects Program Director / Business Systems Analyst (4 Levels)

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Johns Hopkins Sightline : Unleash Your Impact

The Johns Hopkins Sightline Business Modernization Project is more than just a job - it's a mission. We're tearing down walls to unleash the full potential of our people. Baltimore, ranked a top 2024 destination by the New York Times, is your backdrop as you join a dynamic and entrepreneurial team to reimagine the way Johns Hopkins works. We're not just simplifying processes and transforming technology - we're empowering people to focus on what matters most : research, teaching, patient care and community impact.

Does this sound like you?

Thrive in fast-paced environments with daily new challenges and opportunities.
Are passionate about simplifying complex systems to change people’s lives.
Believe in transformation that empowers, not hinders, the front-line people.
Have experience in process improvement, technology implementation, or project management.
Enjoy analytical thinking and problem solving.
Communicate clearly with a team.
Possess a desire to grow and learn.

Joining Sightline means you’ll :

Work with cutting-edge technology.

Join a collaborative team of experts in higher education and healthcare.

Build new skills with a team that encourages creativity, innovation, and personal growth.

Gain valuable experience and expertise in process improvement, technology implementation, and change management.

Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement savings plans, telework options, and generous paid time off.

Become an architect of change and help shape the future of Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System alongside a passionate team in Baltimore's vibrant hub.

General Position Summary :

Sightline is seeking Sponsored Projects Business Systems Analysts to join our functional team, dedicated to reimagining the sponsored projects lifecycle. Analysts will work collaboratively with consultants and stakeholders across the enterprise to develop business requirements, create process and workflow documentation, and design and implement innovative solutions for sponsored award management. Analysts will focus on business processes, including managing award master data, post-award administration, compliance, revenue streams (ex. billings and letter of credit draws), financial reporting tools and analytics, and account closeout.

Business Systems Analyst I will serve as a business function and system expert for module(s) or sub-modules(s) of the new ERP System focusing on understanding and documenting basic Sponsored Projects business processes. Working closely with internal stakeholders, the Business Systems Analyst I will utilize those requirements to identify appropriate technical solutions and any associated business process enhancements for the future state system. The position will also be responsible for contributing to associated testing and training activities including documentation and execution.

Business Systems Analyst II will include all of the responsibilities above but will expand to include the identification and documentation of requirements for moderately complex business processes. The successful candidate will also be responsible for project management for smaller sub-projects within the Sponsored Projects functional area.

Senior Business Systems Analyst will be responsible for all of the above but will expand to include the identification and documentation of requirements for highly complex processes and moderately sized sub-projects within the Sponsored Projects functional area. As a more experienced analyst, this position provides ongoing mentorship and guidance to those in the Business Systems Analyst I and II positions.

Program Director will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a functional team of analysts in support of one or more modules within the new ERP system. The position will supervise a team of analysts to guarantee highly effective execution of core discovery, implementation, and testing activities for the functional area, including defining standards and processes to ensure conformity with overarching project requirements. The successful candidate will lead project management for the team and ensure alignment with the overall Project Sightline timeline. The Program Director will act as the primary liaison with Project Sightline leadership and the broader project team for the functional area.

Minimum Qualifications :

All levels require a bachelor’s degree.

Business Systems Analyst II, Sr. Business Systems Analyst, and Senior Business Systems Analyst require experience with varied interpersonal and technical skills, along with demonstrated skills in interacting with members from all organizational levels to diagnose problems, develop, and implement that could be process or technically oriented.

Business Systems Analyst I

Requires 4 years of progressively responsible experience working in the Sponsored Projects functional area or working in systems analysis.

Requires two years’ experience as an ERP user.

Business Systems Analyst II

Requires six years of progressively responsible experience working in the Sponsored Projects functional area or working in systems analysis.

Requires three years of experience as an ERP system user.

Sr. Business Systems Analyst

Requires eight years of progressively responsible experience working in the Sponsored Projects functional area or working in systems analysis.

Requires four years of experience as an ERP system user.

Program Director

Requires ten years of progressively responsible experience working in the Sponsored Projects functional area or working in systems analysis.

Requires six years of experience as an ERP system user and some experience leading projects, with the desired skills of scoping, requirements gathering / definition, documentation, testing, training, and support.

Additional Information :

The work hours will primarily be regular day shift office hours. However, there may be times when employees are required to work off hours to respond to project inquiries, adhere to project deadlines and meet the overall needs of a 24 / 7 health system / university.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience working in a higher education, academic medical center, and / or health care setting.

Experience with a cloud-based ERP solution such as Workday, Oracle, or SAP.

Experience with scoping, requirements gathering / definition, documentation, testing, training, and support.

Lead position : Strategic leadership experience.

Additional experience may substitute for missing education and additional education may substitute for missing experience.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen and effectively synthesize information from subject matter experts; the ability to write and present clearly and concisely; and the ability to facilitate effective meetings and engage participants.

Ability to create highly effective business analysis and project management artifacts.

Ability to understand, analyze and document dependencies and impacts in a highly integrated system or within overlapping business processes.

Ability to effectively work with loosely defined or high-level requirements and schedules.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft applications, especially Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.

Ability to function effectively within a structured project management environment.

Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to newer analysts.

Ability to lead, build, and develop highly collaborative cross-functional teams; ability to effectively supervise analysts with a range of experience.

Works under frequent deadlines to adhere to project milestones.

Ability to respond to needs of a 24 / 7 system-level operation, including during off hours.

Classified Title : Depends on hire

Role / Level / Range : Depends on hire

Starting Salary Range : (Low end of PD $62,900 - High end of PG $175,000; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group : Full Time

Schedule : Monday - Friday : 8 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm

Exempt Status : Exempt

Personnel area : University Administration

This salary range does not include all components of the Sightline compensation program. This position may be eligible for a discretionary retention and performance bonus, based on individual performance and the school’s performance during the applicable fiscal year, as determined by the Vice President, Financial and Administrative Systems, Sightline in their sole discretion. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary slightly from the salary range stated herein.

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education / training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here : https : / / hr.jhu.edu / benefits-worklife / .

Education and Experience Equivalency

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines : JHU Equivalency Formula : 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education / experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester / quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https : / / accessibility.jhu.edu / .

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