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Strategic Initiative Business Systems Analyst

Virginia Community College System
$85,000.00 - $100,000.00 / yr
United States, Virginia, Richmond
Sep 16, 2025
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Working Title Strategic Initiative Business Systems Analyst
Role Title Info Technology Specialist III
Role Code 39113-SW
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band 06
Position Number 26100205
Agency VCCS-System Office
Division System Office (Div)
Work Location Richmond (City) - 760
Hiring Range $85,000 to $100,000 annually
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday as needed
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Virginia's community colleges have a 50-year track record of educational excellence and innovation to serve the needs of our citizens and strengthen the Commonwealth's economy. When Virginia's General Assembly established the Virginia Community College System in 1966, the need for a comprehensive system was well known. Over the two decades after the end of World War II, leaders in government, business, professional sectors, and academia had called for a new approach to providing educational opportunity. A key concern was Virginia's ability to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce to expand the state's economy. Today our community colleges give every Virginian the opportunity to gain a quality education. With 23 colleges on 40 campuses located throughout the state, Virginia's Community Colleges are committed to serving Virginia families, helping them acquire the knowledge and skills to seize the opportunities of today and tomorrow.

The Strategic Initiatives Business Systems Analyst ( BSA) for Virginia Community Colleges' System Office supports and optimizes the functionality of the VCCS PeopleSoft ERPs to meet the operational and strategic needs of the colleges. This role involves analyzing business processes, configuring system features, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring seamless integration with other enterprise applications, including Salesforce, EAB, Parchment and Ad Astra. Responsibilities include business analysis and process improvement, query development and reporting, system integrations and interfaces and strategic project support.
Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications
KSA's

  • Knowledge of business process flows.
  • Ability to analyze and recommend process improvements and best practices.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of requirements gathering.
  • Ability to conduct research and detailed information analysis and make recommendations as appropriate.
  • Demonstrated ability to execute detailed strategic and tactical plans to include troubleshooting system defects.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently lead cross-functional ERP optimization initiatives that align with institutional goals.
  • Demonstrated ability to execute detailed strategic and tactical plans to include troubleshooting system defects.
  • Knowledge of current releases of PeopleTools, PeopleSoft Financial Management, PeopleSoft Human Resource Management or PeopleSoft Campus Solutions or other large-scale ERP applications
  • Understanding of system integrations (API, middleware, web services, etc.)
  • Knowledge of academic programs/plans, and admissions and registration processes.
  • Working knowledge of PeopleTools, Application Designer, PeopleSoft Query Tools, BI Reports.
  • Superb customer service, excellent written and verbal communications skills and experience.
  • Proficiency in query writing, and computer software skills, including extensive Microsoft Office experience (Word, Excel, Access, Visio, and Power Point).
  • Demonstrated ability to execute detailed strategic and tactical plans to include troubleshooting system defects.
  • Ability to take request, analyze need, develop recommendations or solutions, and test tables.
  • Ability to conduct research and detailed information analysis and make recommendations as appropriate.
  • Demonstrated ability to execute detailed strategic and tactical plans to include troubleshooting system defects.
  • Ability to learn new things and to apply when and where appropriate.
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to work in stressful situations.
  • Ability to use logic to resolve complex problems.
  • Ability to communicate and work well with everyone from the highest levels of technical management to staff level.
  • Ability to understand a technical environment, and plan accordingly.
  • Ability to find creative solutions to problems.
  • Ability to analyze user needs and solve problems.
  • Ability to use logic to resolve complex problems.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple projects and their related priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead requirements gathering, testing, and documentation efforts across system-wide projects.
  • Ability to prioritize and work under the pressure of multiple demands while meeting/exceeding deadlines.
  • Strong leadership, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work fully remote.


Experience

  • Demonstrated experience in applying analytical skills involving large scale applications to address business needs
  • Experience interpreting policies and procedures, college and system requirements.
  • Experience leading end-user training and developing documentation for enterprise systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in supporting the analysis and documentation of business needs
  • Experience supporting large-scale, complex, commercial off-the-shelf software systems to meet business needs.
  • Experience with developing documentation and training others.
  • Experience in supporting the analysis and documentation of business needs and support of large scale, complex, commercial off-the-shelf software systems to meet those business needs.

Education
IT coursework completed and/or certifications earned.
Additional Considerations
Experience working in a higher education setting.
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
Travel may be required to colleges other locations for conferences
Posting Detail Information














Posting Number CLS_4022P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 09/15/2025
Job Close Date 09/29/2025
Open Until Filled No
Agency Website https://www.vccs.edu/
Contact Name Patsy Rose
Email prose@vccs.edu
Phone Number 8048194938
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
This position is a state classified position. All classified employees new to the Commonwealth of Virginia will serve a 12-month probationary period. The VCCS offers competitive compensation along with excellent benefits and opportunity for career development.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/88856
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