Research Administration Systems Analyst 1

The purpose of the Research Administration Systems Analyst is to work with end users, research administrators, compliance offices, ITS and the vendor to administer the research administration platform, resolve issues, and gather, analyze and validate requirements. The analyst maintains documentation on configuration, processes and system operations, and builds subject matter expertise in research administration processes. The analyst works with the eRA product manager to implement enhancements, upgrades and new modules, and provides backup coverage for platform administration.

Support: Knowledge of business processes and technologies for assigned Research Administration product line. Works with eRA product manager, research administration offices, compliance offices and other campus IT teams to to troubleshoot, analyze, gather requirements, and propose resolutions. Communicates potential impact of solutions. Executes solutions. Tests independently and in collaboration with product owners. (30%)

Consulting/Enhancing: Works with the eRA product manager, functional owners, compliance committees and the software vendor to understand business needs and the vendor product roadmap. Documents requirements as functional and technical specifications using a variety of business analysis techniques, and recommends solutions. Configures workflows, electronic forms and notifications. Supports implementation of new eRA modules based on university priorities. Maintains system documentation and user training materials. Coordinates with other campus IT teams to implement solutions and communicate them to the appropriate parties. (25%)

Reporting: Works with the eRA product manager and functional owners to define and document reporting needs for research administration and compliance. Creates reports and dashboards within the eRA platform and/or external reporting systems. Ensures eRA data stays consistent with university enterprise systems. (20%)

Testing: Maintains and enhances test scripts for software upgrades, releases and configuration changes. Executes testing on schedule, troubleshoots results, and recommends enhancements to business processes. (15%)

Other duties as assigned. (10%)

Bachelor's degree in a Technology or Business related field.

+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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree. Experience with research administration business processes, including proposal development, award management, conflict of interest disclosure, and human subjects and animal research compliance, and of the technologies supporting the electronic research administration (eRA) platform.

This position requires regular on-campus work at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA. Applicants must be available to work on campus as required by the department.

The Research Administration Systems Analyst position requires the employee to be continuously available and maintain an acceptable, appropriate level of access to LSU infrastructure/systems. It is the employee's responsibility to sustain a proper connection to LSU that allows the Analyst to perform work-related duties from a remote location.

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.