Business Analyst, DFA Operational Improvement (Internal Employment Opportunity)

Oregon State University

Oregon State University

IT
Corvallis, OR, USA
USD 66,316-115,962 / month
Posted on Aug 28, 2025
Position Information
Department V Pres Finance and Admin (QFA)
Position Title Analyst-IT Systems
Job Title Business Analyst, DFA Operational Improvement (Internal Employment Opportunity)
Appointment Type Professional Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option? Yes
Job Summary
This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.

The Associate Vice President for Strategy and Operations is seeking a Business Analyst, DFA Operational Improvement. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Strategy and Operations, the Business Analyst for DFA Operational Improvement plays a key role in enhancing administrative processes, operational effectiveness, and service delivery across the Division of Finance and Administration. This position is responsible for identifying improvement opportunities, facilitating business process redesign, and supporting the implementation of data-informed solutions that strengthen cross-unit collaboration and customer experience.

The Business Analyst serves as a critical partner to DFA leaders, administrative teams, and campus partners to ensure that operations are efficient, transparent, and aligned with institutional values.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

Top 1.4% university in the world
More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
217k+ alumni worldwide
For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
Retirement savings paid by the university.
A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
Process Analysis & Optimization (40%)

Cross-Unit Project Support (25%)

Service Design & Customer Experience (15%)

Data & Decision Support (10%)

Collaboration & Change Support (10%)
What You Will Need
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, operations management, public administration, or related field
  • At least 3 years of experience in business analysis, operations, or service design.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze, document, and improve business processes.
  • Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Comfort with data analysis tools and techniques.
  • Commitment to operational excellence and inclusive practices.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
  • Master’s degree in business, public administration, or related field.
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or similar credential.
  • Experience improving administrative functions in higher education or public sector settings.
  • Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or process improvement methodologies.
  • Experience with service design, journey mapping, or systems thinking.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Primarily office-based. May require non-standard hours and occasional travel.
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $66,316 - $115,962
Link to Position Description
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number P09391UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 10/01/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 08/26/2025
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 09/05/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Internal
Special Instructions to Applicants
The closing date has been extended in order to expand the original applicant pool.

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:
Melanie Rose
Melanie.Rose@oregonstate.edu
541-737-5661

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.