RESEARCH GRANTS APPLICATION ANALYST III

Application Analyst IIIPOSITION SUMMARY : The Applications Analyst III is a senior business specialist and technology generalist responsible for aligning technology solutions with business strategies. The Applications Analyst III is responsible for proactively identifying opportunities to apply technologies to business processes by informing and advising customers on information system technologies' functionality, costs, benefits, and implementation requirements. The Applications Analyst III functions as technical liaison and broker of services with various vendors. The Applications Analyst III acts as internal consultant, providing technical guidance or business process expertise on the most complex projects or researching strategic planning matters from a technical or business standpoint. Must be competent to perform and integrate work at a high level within this job family and work at an in-depth level within the technical and clinical areas.EDUCATION : Field related Bachelor's degree required.EXPERIENCE : Required : 3 years relevant experience in the following : Experience with Infor or a related ERP system of similar capabilities, with a strong understanding of the functions and capabilities.Thorough understanding of all aspects of research finance, including grants, funds, and project accounting.Thorough understanding of direct and indirect burdens.Strong accounting acumen.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS : Knowledge of the assigned business area's products and processes.Strong technical knowledge and ability to express complex technical concepts in terms that is understandable to the business.Understanding of project management concepts in planning and implementing multiple projects in a cross functional environment.Strong written communication skills, including project documentation and technical writing.Strong verbal communication skills while interacting with team members, other teams in the IT department, end users, and / or other departments throughout the organizationStrong analytical and conceptual skills; a demonstrated track record in new concept development for various projects and complex technical plans.Ability to solve problems often spanning multiple environments in a business area.Understanding of how IT affects an organization and ability to link it to redesigned business processAbility to be a team player; flexible, friendly, congenial, and enthusiastic.Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.A technical understanding of the Infor data model, would be beneficialOther duties as required.Additional experience desired : Previous experience in business process re-engineering or process improvement is desirable, involving broad-based information systems and utilizing tools and techniques to effect business change.Experience in the strategic use of technology in managing and growing a business.Experience in organizing, planning, and executing projects from vision through implementation, involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendors.Implementation, configuration, and upkeep of financial and budgeting systemsHistory of data analysis and reconciliation