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Open Date  | 04/08/2025
Requisition Number  | PRN41542B
Job Title  | Business Data Analyst
Working Title  | IT Business Analyst - IT Purchasing
Job Grade  | F
FLSA Code  | Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code?  | No
Standard Hours per Week  | 40
Full Time or Part Time?  | Full Time
Shift  | Day
Work Schedule Summary  | Monday – Friday
In Office minimum 2 days per week
VP Area  | President
Department  | 00954 - UIT Systems & Security
Location  | Campus
City  | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment  | External Posting
Pay Rate Range  | $55,000
Close Date  | 07/01/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)  |
Job Summary  | University of Utah IT (UIT) is seeking a highly motivated entry level business analyst to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring that our IT purchasing processes are efficient, compliant, and continuously improving.
Responsibilities  | Ensure IT Purchasing Processes Compliance: Monitor and ensure adherence to established IT purchasing policies and procedures. Update Purchasing Catalog: Regularly update and maintain the IT purchasing catalog to reflect current products, services, and pricing. Analyze Process Performance: Collect and analyze data to evaluate the performance of IT purchasing processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions. Reporting: Prepare and present reports on purchasing activities, process performance, and compliance metrics to management. Collaboration: Work closely with IT, finance, and procurement teams to ensure seamless purchasing operations and address any issues that arise. Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of purchasing processes, policies, and procedures.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications  | Requires a bachelor’s degree in related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Two to four years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences  | Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. Experience with ServiceNow. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Type  | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary  |
Additional Information  | About UIT: University Information Technology (UIT), the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U’s Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the U’s shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services.

About the University of Utah: Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah’s system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the BIG-12 Conference. Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound. Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, professional sports teams, and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities.
University of Utah Benefits· Health, dental, and wellness coverage · Automatic and immediately vested 14.2% employer contribution to personal retirement account (401a)· Free public transportation pass (Utah Transit Authority)· Paid leave time · Reduced tuition benefits for employee and family members· More information: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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