IT REPORT ANALYST at Softworld Inc

Job Title: IT REPORT ANALYST

Job Location: AUBURN HILLS Michigan 48326

Onsite Requirements:

• SQL
• Business Analysis
• ERP

Job Description:

SUMMARY OF PURPOSE:

• The IT Report Analyst will work with college user community writing specification and project analysis for an ERP business system, such as Ellucian Colleague.
• The Report Analyst will be responsible for report writing, migration to new reporting tools, dashboard creation, and the development and implementation of a data dictionary as well as responsible for other technical functions related to all College business systems.
• Reports to the Director of Application Services or designer.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• This description is intended to indicate the types of duties and responsibilities requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required.
  • Create Entrinsik Informer, Microsoft SSRS (Sequel Server Reporting Services) and Ellucian Insights to support the college business need.
  • Lead the IT business effort to develop, implement and maintain the data dictionary.
  • Analyze SQL tables in the ERP database to establish understanding of data for accurate retrieval and use in report writing.
  • Edit existing SSRS reports and convert them to Ellucian Insights.
  • Edit Existing Informer reports and convert to Ellucian Insights
  • Educate users on ERP data structures and the use of other reporting applications.
  • Collaborate with users to define concepts and detail reporting requirements.
  • Has the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people.
  • Performs needs analysis to define opportunities for new or improved business processes.
  • Consults with users to identify and specify process and/or system requirements and coordinates with IT/vendor technical support personnel to effect solutions.
  • Manages development work of external software vendors.
  • Works with users in testing OCC solutions
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Candidates must have a strong understanding of relational database theory and be highly proficient in writing and understanding complex SQL code.
• A working knowledge of SSRS reporting is required
• Requirement Analysis in an IT environment
• Cultivating and maintaining relationships with users
• Ability to build consensus among multiple groups when required
• Understanding of integrated enterprise systems
• Negotiation skills (internal and/or external)
• Project management skills Use of project management tools, such as MS Project.
• Skills in both verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work as a team player in a multi-culturally diverse working environment
• Experience working with an ERP system.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

• Associate's degree with at least three (3) years of recent work experience in Colleague application-programming and report writing, or four (4) or more years of position-relevant experience (these experiences may run concurrently with the experience requirements below).
• Bachelor's degree (Computer Information Systems or related field preferred) preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years of experience in application software programming in a web environment.
• Experience in higher education applications preferred.
• Experience with multicultural students and staff preferred.

**3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.

This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future. **