Posting Detail Information Working TitleSystem Analyst Position LocationFort Collins, CO Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional PositionNo Posting Number202500802AP Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib III Number of Vacancies Work Hours/Week40 Proposed Annual Salary Range$115,000-$130,000 Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. + Review our detailed benefits information here. (https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf) + Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here. + For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator (https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/) . + Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in (https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/) ! Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on06/22/2025 Description of Work Unit Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation's leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities. The Office of Budgets exists to provide research and analysis on internal affairs in support of executive decision making, to provide research and analysis on external factors affecting university planning and reporting and to formulate policy and provide analysis on university budgetary issues. The budgetary function exists to prepare, monitor, and distribute university budgets from legislative requests to the final operating budget of the University and to provide support to the various areas of the University as well as the CSU System regarding budget problems and restrictions on an ongoing basis. Colorado State University ( CSU ) is a tier one Carnegie Research Institution and a recognized leader in infectious disease research. Position Summary The System Analyst reports to the Director of the Office of Budgets. The primary role of this position is to provide administration of the University budget system, Questica (QB). The QB System Analyst role monitors QB to ensure accurate system operation, integrity of financial data and success in audits. As the functional expert on QB, the System Analyst is the point of contact between the business unit, KFS Operations and the Information Systems (IS) team. The System Analyst will design and document system updates, reports, views, workflow and make appropriate recommendations that will positively impact operational effectiveness. The System Analyst will be a Project Manager to plan system maintenance and upgrades. Respond to information requests as assigned. In addition, this position will assist with the training and implementation associated with the University budget load. The position ensures compliance with University, State and Federal policies and procedures and regulations. The successful candidate will be proactive in identifying and addressing problems, have strong analytical skills and must be able to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders across campus and within the Office of Budgets. Required Job Qualifications + Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field. + Five years of experience in budget system development. + Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced proficiency in Excel and demonstrated use of data mining tools. + Demonstrated professional communication skills and ability to speak to diverse constituencies across all levels of the organization, as evidenced in the application materials. + Demonstrated strong organizational and complex critical thinking skills, follow-through, and attention to detail. + Experience supporting and working with users on financial systems (Accounts receivable, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, or related subsystems). + The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Preferred Job Qualifications + Master's Degree or MBA with a concentration in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Business Administration. + Analytical abilities, including the use of statistical techniques, financial modeling, and data management. + Ability to work effectively in a multi-layered team environment, as well as autonomously. + Demonstrated knowledge and ability to foster and work within culturally diverse communities. + Experience in an institution of higher education or government. Essential Duties Job Duty CategoryMaintain and Analyze Budget System Performance Duty/Responsibility + Detect and correct errors in University's budget system by analyzing daily reports. + Manage specific application quality assurance and help desk activities including tracking bug reports and change requests to ensure timely resolution. + Work with developers to prioritize bug fixes and enhancements. + Maintain system related tables which support a variety of accounting/budget related functions. + Work with Office of Budgets team on budget related issues and projects. + Work independently with users to define concepts. + Analyze data and prepare custom views and/or reports. + Develop and implement data queries to retrieve information to assist with budget and university planning, projections, and decision-making, and to provide information requested by CSU Administrators, State and Federal agencies, other higher education institutions, research groups and others. + Assists with creation and implementation of new organizations and departments within the university system which includes coordinating efforts with Institutional Research, Student Systems, Human Resources and Business and Financial Services personnel to ensure compliance with university policies and preservation of historic information. + Automate manual processes to improve efficiency and accuracy. + Support the production of consistent, real-time financial data for decision-making (including both financial, operational, and performance data across campus). Percentage Of Time40 Job Duty CategoryOversee Budget System Duty/Responsibility + Oversee system security by authorizing access to users by designing and/or modifying security profiles. + Organize and implement the budget load activities with KFS Operations, by scheduling event deadlines, monitoring the progress and discussing issues with affected personnel and departments. + Analyze discrepancies in system performance and make recommendations for updates. + Manage development and implementation of procedures to facilitate and streamline the budget submission process, including formulation, evaluation, and verification of budgets. + Facilitate the coordination of training related to the annual budget submission process, + Provide final signoff to release updates into production + Enhance budget systems, dashboards, and templates. + Manage data integrations and act as liaison to IT, BFS , and Institutional Research. Percentage Of Time40 Job Duty CategoryOther Duty/Responsibility + Maintain and update Questica procedures. + Ensure continuing operational quality by documenting bug fixes and enhancements. + Meet with team(s) regularly to review deliverables and deadlines. + Prepares Ad Hoc financial analyses and reports working in conjunction with Office of Budgets staff and director. + Performs Ad Hoc research on best practices, policies, processes of peer and other higher education institutions on various topics of interest. + Other Duties as assigned. Percentage Of Time20 Application Details Special Instructions to Applicants To apply, please attach a cover letter and resume that address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Candidates advancing to the interview stage will be asked to provide professional references at that time. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Search ContactHR Talent Acquisition, hr_ta@colostate.edu EEO Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. References Requested References Requested Minimum Requested Maximum Requested Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. The Department will not sponsor a visa for this position. Will you be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date? + Yes + No Applicant Documents Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter Optional Documents