Sr Business Analyst

Sr Business Analyst

University of Colorado Denver

Sr Business Analyst-39119

University Staff

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Higher Education! At the System Administration office at the University of Colorado, we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our office is committed to fostering a culture where employees find community, a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our mission and purpose.

By joining our team, you'll have a direct impact on shaping the future of higher education. In addition to the Office of the Board of Regents, the University of Colorado's system administration includes 19 units that provide essential services to CU's campuses in Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver, as well as the Office of the President. While not a part of any one campus, we are proud to serve in the centralized office for the University system.

Together, we ensure CU continues to deliver outstanding education, groundbreaking research, and valuable service to our communities.

We believe in creating an environment where the unique experiences and perspectives of everyone are embraced, enriching the work we do and the strategic outcomes we pursue. If you're passionate about making a difference, contributing to a dynamic team, and supporting a mission that matters, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey. Learn more about CU System Administration.

Where You Will Work:
Applicants must be Colorado residents or able to relocate to Colorado within a month of starting employment with University of Colorado System Administration.

Please note, leadership may adjust in‑office work requirements with a minimum of three months' notice before any change can be implemented.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Requirements Analysis and Delivery of Business Solutions

• Facilitate stakeholder discovery sessions to elicit, clarify, and align on business needs.
• Develop and maintain business process documentation, including process flows and swimlane diagrams.
• Synthesize complex or conflicting stakeholder input into clear, prioritized requirements.
• Translate business needs into actionable acceptance criteria for technical teams.
• Document current state and future state business processes, identifying gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Service Delivery teams to ensure functional requirements are well defined before technical work begins.
• Negotiate and resolve conflicting requirements across stakeholders.
• Serve as the liaison between business stakeholders and technical solution providers.
• Assess proposed solutions to ensure alignment with documented business needs.
• Support testing activities by developing test scenarios and supporting user acceptance testing.
• Apply understanding of Advancement operations – including fundraising, constituent management, engagement, and gift processing – to ensure requirements accurately reflect functional needs.
• Collaborate with teams working in Salesforce (Ascend managed package) and related Advancement applications to ensure business processes and requirements align with platform capabilities and constraints.

Project and Planning Participation

• Coordinate and engage with multiple concurrent projects and service areas.
• Ensure projects remain aligned with business objectives through continuous service improvement practices.
• Participate in stakeholder and system level planning efforts as needed.
• Build strong relationships across Advancement to proactively identify process optimization and system enhancement opportunities.
• Partner with Advancement operational leaders to understand evolving business processes and translate them into system, data, and reporting requirements across…