The Office of Research helps to facilitate life-saving biomedical research at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Nine distinct units provide specialized support to meet the administrative needs of our investigators and research staff, and together we coordinate, regulate, and monitor research studies. Within our Research Systems unit, our technical team provides front and back-end support for the institutions primary research applications.
The Business Analyst II facilitates a full range of activities that ensure the operational use and effectiveness of systems and workflows that support the institution’s highly integrated research systems. The Business Analyst II designs, documents and improves workflow that improves efficiencies and optimizes resources and takes on projects of moderate complexity with business and technical teams.
This position is fully remote, and all remote work must be performed within one of the MCW registered payroll states, which currently includes: WI, AZ, FL, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, TN,TX, UT, GA, and DE.
Translates business requirements into business solutions; acts as liaison between departmental leaders, staff and information technology staff to design and configure business solutions to ensure business requirements have been met.
Works closely with stakeholders to define business requirements and with technical staff to develop solution alternatives and actively participates in defining objectives to support changing business needs and availability.
Coordinates IT troubleshooting and day to day activities within the department to ensure seamless and minimal downtime of hardware, software and reporting requirements.
May manage small to mid-sized projects/tasks and represent the department on larger enterprise-wide project teams.
Creates and maintains project schedules by developing project plans and specifications, estimating time requirements, establishing deadlines, monitoring milestone completion, tracking all phases of the project product/service lifecycle, providing timely reporting of issues that impact project progress, coordinating actions, and resolving conflicts.
Coordinates and conducts project team meetings regularly to review project deliverables and deadlines.
Has knowledge and experience in the various techniques to elicit, analyze and communicate requirements within assigned functional areas.
Establishes test plans, test cases and executes testing.
Assists with end user training.
Recommends information technology solutions to meet business needs and coordinates the planning, development, and implementation of these solutions.
Knowledge of computers, electronics, digital media, databases, applications, software development, risk management, and information security.
Customer support, systems analysis, troubleshooting, problem solving, and listening skills.
Communication skills are a must – both written and oral communication skills to clearly and precisely document and communicate project objectives, scope, business requirements, and project technical implementation components.
Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
Minimum Required Education:; Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Required Experience: 3 year’s
Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.
Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.
Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.
The target salary range for this position is $65,200 - $82,500 annually. The final offered salary will depend on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, and knowledge, as well as considerations of internal equity and market alignment.
Why MCW?
- Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
- 403B Retirement Package
- Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Pet Insurance
- On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
- Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.
For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview
For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers
At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring – Collaborative – Curiosity – Inclusive – Integrity – Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives through merit-based processes and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. For more information, please visit our institutional website.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination:
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 3 years of related experience
- Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions and documenting workflows
- Project management experience managing small to mid-sized projects and maintaining project schedules
- Knowledge of computers, databases, applications, and software development concepts
- Familiarity with risk management and information security principles
- Experience creating test plans, test cases, and executing testing
- Customer support, systems analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills for documenting requirements and communicating with stakeholders
- Ability to provide end-user training
What We Do
The Medical College of Wisconsin brings a synergy between the best medical education, research and patient care.
