Workday Business Analyst 2 or 3 - Grants Mgmt/Financials

The purpose of the ERP Analyst is to work with end users, product owners, developers and business stakeholders to elicit, analyze, communicate, and validate requirements and business processes. Prepares and/or maintains detailed documentation pertaining to programming, systems operations, and requirements. Achieves and maintains subject matter expertise relevant to the functional areas within Workday. Works with product teams and product mangers to implement changes and enhancements to applications. An ERP Analyst 2 will be required to perform additional duties with more autonomy and less required supervision and consultation with superiors. Examples include being assigned as lead analyst on various projects, enhancement initiatives, and software implementations and representing the department with software vendors. An ERP Analyst 2 will also be expected to provide more consulting services to business users, leveraging advanced critical thinking skills.

An ERP Analyst 3 will also be expected to be experts in their respective functional areas and provide consulting services to business users with minimal to no management direct oversight. Additional examples include serving as technical lead on various projects, creating and maintaining module roadmaps and assuming responsibility that priorities are established and executed, becoming an expert on Workday Reporting and learning SAS Enterprise Guide for advanced reporting needs, assuming responsibility of manual and automated testing efforts for assigned functional areas, and mentoring junior analysts in Workday business process, reporting, and security configuration.

Analyst 2-

Bachelor's degree in a Technology or Business related field. 2 years of related experience.

Analyst 3-

Bachelor's degree in a Technology or Business related field. 3 years of related experience.

+LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Analyst 2 and 3-

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Human Resources, or a related field. Experience working in payroll, supporting payroll or ERP systems, or performing accounting or financial-related functions. Ability to understand financial processes, analyze data, troubleshoot system issues, and support business process improvements is preferred.

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.