Technical Business Analyst
The University of Chicago

Job Info

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Department

BSD CTD - Administration: GDC Project Management

About the Department

The Center for Translational Data Science (CTDS) at the University of Chicago is a research center whose mission is to develop the discipline of translational data science to impactful problems in biology, medicine, healthcare, and the environment. We envision a world in which researchers have ready access to the data needed and the tools required to make data driven discoveries that increase our scientific knowledge and improve the quality of life. We architect ecosystems of large-scale commons of research data, computing resources, applications, tools, and services for the broader research community to use data at scale to pursue scientific inquiry and accelerate discovery. Learn more at https://gdc.cancer.gov/ , https://gen3.org/ , https://stats.gen3.org/ , and https://ctds.uchicago.edu/. This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.

Job Summary

The job uses best practices and knowledge to develop new and existing systems. Solves problems and anticipates evolving business requirements to identify, design, and implement appropriate process improvements, systems alternatives, and/or enhancements to current systems.

Responsibilities

• Works with all stakeholders to define and document the use cases and product requirements that will determine the success of the solution.
  
• Translates product requirements and user stories into detailed functional and/or technical specifications.
  
• Develops and writes clear technical tasks and acceptance criteria in JIRA.
  
• Provides other documentation as needed such as API specifications, process diagrams, and other models to clarify the desired solutions.
  
• Works with the team leads, collaboratively using JIRA, to help prioritize stories, tasks, and their dependencies to ensure a smooth agile process.
  
• Provides input in test plans and participate in writing test cases, tests execution and defect reporting to ensure that solutions implemented meet requirements and are both of high quality and operationally sustainable.
  
• Identifies opportunities and drives solutions for improving current business and technical processes.
  
• Facilitates communication and coordination across business and technical units.
  
• Timely escalation of any concerns, risks and issues pertaining to business analysis.
  
• Supports Agile project management processes as needed.
  
• Participates in project meetings and provides insight as appropriate.
  
• Documenting and reporting to project leadership and senior management.
  
• Has a deep understanding of business process analyses, needs assessments, and preliminary cost/benefit analyses. Solves complex problems relating to computer equipment capacity, limitations, and operation time.
  
• Utilizes thorough understanding of business systems and industry requirements to translate business and user needs into system requirement specifications.
  
• Recommends process improvements in existing applications and revises existing system logic difficulties as necessary. Designs, develops, and implements new applications, systems architecture, network systems, and applications infrastructures.
  
• Communicates and presents on system enhancements and/or alternatives to colleagues in IT management.
  
• Performs other related work as needed.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or a related field.
  

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in progressive technical business analysis or relevant role.
  
• Experience with Agile methodology and the Software Development Life Cycle.
  
• Experience translating high-level requirements and user stories into functional specifications.
  
• Experience with writing technical specifications, with a focus on full stack architecture, including REST APIs, SQL and noSQL data solutions and distributed infrastructure.
  
• Experience with business analysis and quality assurance professional standards, business processes, workflows, methodologies and leading practices.
  
• Experience leading business analysis activities while ensuring the traceability and optimum coverage of business requirements defined.
  
• Experience managing a backlog of requirements in an Agile workflow.
  
• Experience with programming languages and web technologies.
  
• Experience working in a Linux command line environment.
  
• Experience as scrum master.
  
• Experience in Change Management, Release Management, Incident, Project Management and working on Business Intelligence.
  
• Experience with HIPAA and/or FISMA security regulations.
  
• Experience with cancer or human genomics.
  
• Experience with bioinformatics.
  
• Experience with JIRA project tracking software.
  

Preferred Competencies

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with technical staff, non-technical staff, all levels of management, and clients.
  
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with outstanding problem-solving skills.
  
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  
• Perform business process re-engineering and transformations.
  
• Understand disparate functionalities arising from various business units from a technical point of view.
  
• Familiarity with full stack architecture, specifically SQL databases, APIs, and web development.
  
• Ability to generate wire-frames and flowcharts to accompany user stories or as a brainstorming aid.
  

Working Conditions

• Office Environment.
  

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
  
• Cover Letter (preferred)
  

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Information Technology

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Statement

Employees must comply with the University's COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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