IT Business Systems Analyst III - Remote

IT Business Systems Analyst III The Business Systems Analyst’s role is to plan, design, and launch efficient finance and enterprise data systems in support of core organizational functions and business processes. This includes gathering and analyzing data, translating financial and operational data requirements into data warehouse solutions, and documenting business processes and requirements. The Business Systems Analyst is also responsible for investigating application issues and generating and compiling reports based on the findings, complete with probable causes and possible solutions to systems issues. This individual will apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help maximize the benefit of IT system investments, with a focus on data integrity, financial reporting accuracy, and data warehouse delivery. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions Lead requirements and business process definition sessions with Finance stakeholders (Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, and Reporting); work with business leaders and decision makers to acquire approval for requirements and business process documentation related to financial data flows and reporting needs. Create system design proposals and systems models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to data warehouse developers, BI engineers, and quality assurance staff. This includes data flow diagrams, dimensional models, and ETL/ELT pipeline specifications. Lead application issue investigations, document probable causes and recommendations for resolution. Identify and establish scope and parameters of requirements, analysis and design efforts in order to define outcome criteria and measure-taking actions. Oversee small to medium data warehouse and finance systems implementation projects, ensuring alignment between IT data architecture and Finance business objectives. Conduct research on data integration, BI, and financial systems products to justify recommendations and to support purchasing efforts. Ability to drive software selection projects including data warehouse platforms, ETL tooling, and financial reporting solutions. Serve as the primary liaison between the Finance department and the IT Data Warehouse team, facilitating clear communication of business requirements, data definitions, and delivery priorities. Collaborate with data engineers and architects to define data models, dimensional schemas, and data governance standards that support Finance reporting and analytics needs. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Extensive experience with one or more core software applications, including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and/or Data Warehouse platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, Azure Synapse, Databricks). Extensive experience with business and technical requirements elicitation, business process modeling / mapping and data modeling — including dimensional modeling (star/snowflake schemas), data lineage documentation, and data dictionary development in a Finance context. Competency and practical knowledge of information presentation tools such as spreadsheets, flow charts, office productivity software, etc. Familiarity with BI and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker) and basic SQL proficiency for data validation and analysis. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Incumbent must have strong interpersonal, organizational and facilitation skills to work in a high-profile environment requiring discretion, judgment, tact and diplomacy. Demonstrated success at managing multiple projects with tight deadlines to successful completion. Demonstrated positive team player. Highly self-motivated and directed. Demonstrated project management and leadership skills in overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software and hardware solutions, systems, or products. Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language in written and oral forms — specifically, the ability to translate complex data warehouse and ETL concepts into actionable business terms for Finance audiences, and vice versa. Excellent listening and interpersonal skills. 5 years of experience required, with at least 2 years in a data warehouse, business intelligence, or finance systems environment. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required. Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred. Working knowledge of financial concepts including general ledger, chart of accounts, period-close processes, financial consolidation, budgeting/forecasting, and regulatory reporting. Experience with ETL/ELT tools and data pipeline concepts (e.g., dbt, Informatica, Talend, Azure Data Factory) is a plus. Pay Range: $74,772 - $125,184 #CA-EH8 About JAX: The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org. EEO Statement: The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws. Bar Harbor: The Jackson Laboratory's 43-acre scenic Bar Harbor campus is nestled between the Gulf of Maine and the mountains of Acadia National Park. Some of the best hiking and biking in the world (over 50 square miles of mountains, lakes, views, and dramatic coastline) is accessible from our campus. We are one mile from downtown Bar Harbor, which offers a vibrant downtown district with a plethora of restaurants, shops, museums, and galleries. Ellsworth: The Charles E. Hewett Center in Ellsworth, Maine, is a state-of-the-art facility that serves researchers world wide. The facility represents the culmination of nine decades of unmatched experience and leadership in breeding and caring for laboratory mice. Ellsworth, Maine, is one of Maine’s fastest growing cities. With a growth rate of nearly 20%, Ellsworth is a bustling year-round community and acts as a hub for surrounding towns. It is located nearby Acadia National Park and hosts numerous special events, concerts and festivals each year. Residents have access to fabulous shopping, recreation, museums, galleries, and dining at a variety of independent restaurants. Farmington: JAX Genomic Medicine is transforming medicine by improving patient care, lowering costs, and increasing life span and health span. JAX Genomic Medicine’s research focuses on the complex genetic causes of disease and on the development of genomic solutions tailored to each person's unique genetic makeup. JAX Genomic Medicine sits on a 17-acre site on the campus of the University of Connecticut Health Center. The 183,500-square-foot facility opened in the fall of 2014. Now, it houses over 300 biomedical researchers, technicians, and support staff in state-of-the-art computing facilities and laboratories. In Connecticut, JAX resides in the scenic town of Farmington, in the state’s capitol region. The Hartford region, which offers some of the best public schools in the country, is made up of both bigger cities and smaller, charming historic New England towns. JAX Genomic Medicine is also geographically located within 2 hours of Boston and New York and is close to multiple transportation systems, including bus lines, highways, railroads and international airports. Sacramento: The JAX® Mice, Clinical and Research Services facility is located in Sacramento, the state capital of California. Sacramento is less than a two-hour drive from San Francisco, Napa Valley, and scenic Lake Tahoe, and a short flight to both Los Angeles and Orange County. Sacramento is the birthplace of the nation’s Farm to Fork movement, and offers excellent restaurants, gastro-pubs, wineries, theaters, and museums. Outdoor activities are plentiful: Boating, white water rafting, and riding the scenic bicycle trails are popular. Housing and other costs of living are more affordable in Sacramento and its surrounding suburbs than in most other neighboring areas in the North Bay, making Sacramento one of the hottest housing markets in the country year after year. Augusta: JAX’s Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative (MCGI) is located in Augusta, Maine, in the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care (HACCC), at Maine General Hospital. It began operations in 2016 with three overarching goals: to provide cancer genomic testing for Maine cancer patients; to develop and deliver physician education about clinical genomic cancer diagnostics; and to build a network in Maine of oncology practices conducting studies in genomic medicine.

Salary : $74,772 - $125,184