Love turning messy business problems into elegant solutions? Here's your chance to shape a system used across all University of California campuses. As our Senior Business Systems Analyst, you won't just gather requirements — you'll sit at the center of a high-visibility, UC systemwide initiative, partnering with UCOP and campuses across the state while putting cutting-edge tools like AI-assisted test automation to work. If you thrive where business strategy meets modern technology — and want your work to matter for students across California — we'd love to meet you. This position is classified as predominantly remote with occasional visits to campus as needed. Working hours will be based on Pacific Standard Time (PST). The full salary range for the Senior Business Analyst is $93,200 - $174,200 annually. However, the pay scale for this position is up to $112,920 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, UCR is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
degree
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Required
experience
Minimum of 1 - 3 years of experience with the development lifecycle
Required
Must pass a background check.
required
Required
Advanced skills and methodologies associated with process and software design, modification and implementation. Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Demonstrates problem solving skills. Demonstrated skills needed to develop process and system implementation plans. Knowledge relating to the design of processes and software across the organization. Demonstrated experience with process analysis, systems analysis, process architectures and systems analysis methodologies and practices including traditional waterfall, Agile, Agile Scrum, UML, UML Enterprise, et cetera. Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Interpersonal and communications skills to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Advanced knowledge of business processes and procedures. Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds. Advanced knowledge of related areas of IT. Understanding and skill in complex process and systems requirement documentation standards, such as Use Case modeling, User Story creations and narrative description. Advanced knowledge and understanding of data integration services. Demonstrated testing and test planning skills. Advanced knowledge of business and process analysis functions.
Advanced knowledge of business and process analysis functions.
Required