<p>Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community- eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!</p> <p>Position Focus</p> <p>The Senior Research Administration Business Analyst supports the successful oversight, maintenance, troubleshooting and knowledge of the University's eRA systems and data needs. This position will be interacting with the Office of Research Administration and Sponsored Research Reporting. This position is responsible to plan, coordinate, and monitor Research Administration data, business processes, and related systems to ensure operational, procedural and regulatory requirements are met. Perform project management activities which include planning, designing, implementing and maintaining business intelligence and eRA system applications. Research and analyze strategic system choices (within the Office of Research Administration (ORA) and makes recommendations to achieve the goals and objectives of the University's business needs. Provide strategic direction and oversight of Reporting to meet the University's business needs and facilitate mechanisms for effective and efficient outreach between ORA and the University data needs. Serve as an active liaison between ITS and ORA offices and be a key member of the RADIO team.</p> <p>Required Skills or experience</p> <ol> <li> <p>Experience with relational database systems and tools (e.g., SQL and SQL query tools such as Oracle SQL*Plus) and form development tools (e.g. HTML, XML)</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with data warehouse design and report writing; e.g. PowerBI, Tableau, Cognos Analytics or equivalent.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience working with complex ERP systems and/or enterprise research systems (i.e Coeus, InfoEd, Huron, Cayuse, Workday). Including experience working in business processes redesign including accurately documenting business processes and ERP systems' information architecture where the ability to be precise and attentive to detail is essential.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated experience utilizing critical thinking skills to proactively solve or mitigate problems, including anticipating issues, identifying solutions and providing appropriate communication to impacted parties, ability to work with a wide range of individuals with varying sophistication and information needs to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.</p> </li><li> <p>Hold exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to facilitate group activities</p> </li></ol> <p>Preferred Skills/Education/Experience:</p> <ol> <li>Experience in a higher education or government organization, preferred. </li></ol> <p>Principal Responsibilities</p> <ol> <li>Develops the initial project charter and clarification of the project scope, requirements, measurable outcomes, and project deliverables. 2. Works with respective process owners and using the business analytics, prepares the associated business case. Documents the "as is" and "to be" business processes using standard process modeling tools and process improvement methodologies. 3. Conducts thorough business case and external customer value analysis to determine selection, prioritization positioning and approach for broadest range of potential solutions (e.g., outsourcing, process improvements, and technology solutions). 4. Communicates compelling and concise analysis to enable business owners to make well informed decisions regarding options for problem resolution and opportunity realization. Reviews system capabilities, workflow, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested system change is possible within existing system and is within the scope of the current project definition. 5. Gathers, compiles, and produces relevant business analytics on departmental performances including production of Performance Metrics and opinions/suggestions for improvement opportunities. 6. Develops and delivers quality analysis, reporting and presentation materials. 7. Responsible for requirements prioritization and solution risk analysis 8. Fully integrates baseline and metrics tracking into initiative planning and execution for optimal results. 9. Designs, plans, communicates and executes the departmental readiness plan. 10. Oversees, develops, facilitates and delivers training plans. 11. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in business, technology or related field and six years of related work experience in analysis of business needs and development of related business systems or an equivalent combination of education and experience. </li></ol> <p>Job Posting Date</p> <p>03/04/2026</p> <p>Job Category</p> <p>Professional</p> <p>Bargaining Unit</p> <p>NON</p> <p>Compensation Grade</p> <p>Administration & Operations</p> <p>Compensation Grade Profile</p> <p>Manager; Program Leader (P6)</p> <p>Salary Range</p> <p>$90,000.00 - $165,750.00</p> <p>Time Type</p> <p>Full time</p> <p>Duration Type</p> <p>Staff</p> <p>Work Model</p> <p>Hybrid</p> <p>Background Check Requirements</p> <p>All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.</p> <p>Health Requirements</p> <p>Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.</p> <p>Posting Disclaimer</p> <p>Salary offers are determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role's grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.</p> <p>The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.</p> <p>The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.</p> <p>Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).</p> <p>Note</p> <p>Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.</p>