Senior Application Analyst - Military veterans preferred

Senior Application Analyst

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The Senior Application Analyst leads full-lifecycle technology projects in support of the academic and administrative needs of the Harvard Law School community. The Analyst plays a key role in helping to drive business process change, to promote strong customer service and streamlined organizational workflows. An additional key focus is helping to design and implement technical solutions, performing hands-on configuration within our vendor platforms. The successful candidate will thrive in a nimble, Agile project environment, enjoy working directly with our business partners, and be comfortable moving between technologies based on business requirements and emerging trends.

As a Senior Application Analyst, you will:

• Assist with business process analysis workshops, to support the implementation of improved, efficient solutions
• Partner with clients to develop effective, prioritized user story requirements
• Manage vendor engagements, including negotiation of statements of work
• Lead implementations, utilizing iterative, Agile methodologies, to ensure the highest value is delivered to the Client, within the resources allocated
• Identify, analyze and mitigate project risks
• Assist in designing solutions to business requirements
• Manage client relationships and expectations with a clear, timely communication process
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve bugs
• Support the quality assurance team during testing phases

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ post-secondary education or relevant work experience

Additional Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for people with:

• Strong client consulting skills, with ability to work with diverse technical and non-technical clients
• Experience implementing projects via iterative methodologies, such as Agile/Scrum
• Ability to effectively influence project team and stakeholders through clearly stated objectives and plans
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with techniques for identifying project risks, and developing mitigation plans
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Excellent organizational skills, including time management and ability to prioritize multiple, simultaneous requests
• Strong team player with a positive attitude, and committed to the success of the overall team
• Ability to accept and act on constructive feedback

Standard Hours/Schedule: Full time

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Criminal

Other Information:

All offers are made by HLS Human Resources.

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Work Format Details

This is a position that is based at a Harvard campus location with some remote work options available. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit? Harvard's Salary Ranges? to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university's non-discrimination policy. Harvard's equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.

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