University of Central Florida

Business Systems Analyst IV

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent work experience without a degree.
  • Preferred Master's degree in a relevant field.
  • Professional certifications in business analysis or IT service management (e.g., CBAP, Six Sigma, ITIL).
  • Experience with IT governance frameworks and project portfolio management.
  • Familiarity with processes and technology in a large public university setting.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage complex data and derive actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and influence.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic liaison between UCF IT and academic/support units to foster collaboration.
  • Analyze and document current business processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define business needs and technology solutions that align with UCF's goals.
  • Identify and propose process automation initiatives to enhance efficiency for faculty and students.
  • Develop business cases that outline project scope, benefits, costs, and risks.
  • Guide stakeholders through IT governance and project intake processes to ensure alignment with priorities.
  • Work with the PMO to initiate projects effectively, ensuring smooth transitions from planning to execution.

Benefits

  • Regular Monday-Friday work schedule from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
  • Opportunities for professional development in a dynamic academic environment.
  • Ability to influence strategic IT initiatives that impact the university community.
  • Work in a collaborative team setting with cross-functional engagement.
  • Contribute to initiatives that enhance the overall experience for faculty, students, and staff.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:

UCF IT within University Operations is seeking to hire a Business Systems Analyst IV. This role is responsible for serving as a key strategic liaison between UCF Information Technology (UCF IT) and the university's academic and central support units. The Business Systems Analyst IV plays a senior-level role in driving operational efficiency, identifying high-impact technology solutions, and facilitating IT governance and project initiation processes. The ideal candidate demonstrates advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, a comprehensive understanding of complex business processes, and the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders. This position is critical in transforming institutional needs into effective IT initiatives that enhance the overall experience and success of UCF's faculty, students, and staff.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as the primary liaison between UCF IT and designated academic or central support units, fostering strong, collaborative relationship.
  • Conduct comprehensive analyses to understand, document, and map current-state business processes, identifying pain points, inefficiencies, and strategic opportunities.
  • Work collaboratively with business and academic leaders to define and document clear business needs, requirements, and use cases. Research, evaluate, and recommend appropriate technological and process solutions to address complex business problems, aligning with UCF's strategic goals and IT architecture standards. Write requirements and build process flows as required for project initiation.
  • Identify opportunities for process automation, focusing on high-impact faculty and student-facing processes to drive significant efficiency and service improvements. Assist in designing improved future-state business processes that maximize the utility of new and existing IT resources.
  • Assist business and academic leaders in developing robust business cases that clearly articulate the scope, benefits, costs, and risks of proposed projects.
  • Guide stakeholders in navigating the IT governance and project intake processes, ensuring submissions are complete, accurate, and aligned with institutional priorities.
  • Develop application and system rationalization plans aimed at increasing efficiency, reducing technical debt, and optimizing the institutional technology portfolio. Collaborate closely with the Project Management Office (PMO) to formally initiate approved projects, ensuring a seamless handover from conception to execution.
  • Identify areas where UCF IT can refine its own internal processes and service offerings to better meet the evolving needs of the university community. Collaborate heavily with the IT Service Management and Performance Analytics teams to monitor service delivery, analyze service level data, and implement continuous improvements to increase IT adoption and service quality.
  • Based on identified university needs, partner with the Organizational Change Management and Technology Adoption team to ensure end-users receive the appropriate training, resources, and support necessary for successful adoption of new systems and processes.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 9+ years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in a relevant field.
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Business Analysis Professional, Six Sigma, ITIL or other related.
  • Demonstrated experience applying IT governance frameworks and supporting project portfolio management processes.
  • Proven ability to identify and document automation opportunities, including robotic process automation (RPA) or workflow optimization.
  • Familiarity with the technology landscape, business processes, and organizational structure of a large public research university.
  • Strong facilitation skills with demonstrated success leading cross-functional workshops to define requirements, streamline processes, and prioritize IT initiatives.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
  • Experience using enterprise tools such as ServiceNow, Power BI, and project management platforms to track initiatives, measure performance, and visualize trends.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence decision-making at multiple organizational levels.


Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Position requires a valid Class E driver's license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

The anticipated salary for this position is $90,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles. Candidates for this job posting will be considered for additional Business Systems Analyst IV vacancies in this department.

Department
Office of Instructional Resources

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Type of Appointment
Regular

Expected Salary
$89,076.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date
09-03-2026-12-00-AM

About University of Central Florida

The University of Central Florida (UCF) is a public research university located in Orlando, Florida. It is one of the largest universities in the United States by enrollment, with over 69,000 students. UCF offers over 200 degree programs through its 13 colleges. The university was founded in 1963 and has since grown to become a major research institution. UCF is known for its programs in engineering, computer science, and hospitality management.
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