Senior Business System Analyst, Digital Enablement University of California

• Davis parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, remote work United States, California, Sacramento Sep 21, 2026 Apply for Job
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  88925
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  Sacramento
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  Full Time
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  Job Summary Help faculty and staff turn complex academic and operational needs into trusted data and digital solutions.

Under the direction of the Director of Data & Digital Strategy, the Senior Business Systems Analyst, Digital Enablement is the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing's senior business systems analyst and a founding member of its new Digital Solutions & Enablement team. The position leads discovery, requirements, and functional design across the School's data and digital priorities, from problem definition through implementation and adoption. It serves as the functional lead for the School's move to a centralized, governed data and analytics environment

• working with data owners on business definitions, data quality, and governance
• and leads business systems analysis for CRM, enterprise applications, process improvement, and AI-ready workflows.

The role also develops the option comparisons and cost analyses behind platform investment recommendations. The incumbent advises the Director on operational risk, service performance, user needs, and improvement opportunities. #CA-DS Apply By Date 10/5/2026 at 11:59pm PST Minimum Qualifications

• For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position.

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Minimum six years of progressively responsible experience in business systems analysis, enterprise application delivery, or digital transformation.

Demonstrated experience evaluating and comparing technology solution options

• assessing functional fit, operational impact, risk, and total cost of ownership
• and preparing written recommendations, cost comparisons, and business cases that support purchase decisions and budget proposals.

Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives with competing priorities and multiple stakeholder groups, from discovery through implementation and adoption; skill to plan delivery, track dependencies and risks, lead user acceptance testing and readiness activities, and drive work to completion independently in a newly established function where established guidelines may not yet exist.

Experience with enterprise application and platform delivery

• configuration, release and change management, integrations, and vendor coordination.

Demonstrated experience mentoring analysts or providing functional leadership in business analysis methods, documentation standards, or testing practices.

Advanced skill in requirements elicitation and documentation: facilitating discovery with executive, professional, and operational stakeholders to surface decisions, priority use cases, and pain points; mapping current

• and future-state processes; and producing functional and nonfunctional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and requirements traceability.

Demonstrated ability to write technically and make complex processes accessible to non-specialist audiences.

Demonstrated knowledge to interpret and advise on institutional policies and procedures, and to apply data privacy, security, and digital accessibility requirements

• including FERPA, HIPAA, and UC cyber-security standards
• to system design and operations, including strict handling of highly confidential information.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with sound judgment and service orientation, to work tactfully and effectively with faculty, staff, students, central IT partners, and vendors, and to convey technical information to non-technical audiences. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Experience in higher education, an academic health center, or a health-professions education environment

• particularly at the University of California, including familiarity with UC policy, procurement, and IT governance processes.
  Experience as the functional or business lead on a data warehouse, data lake, data mart, or analytics-platform initiative
• including source-system and report inventory, defining business terms and data-quality expectations with data owners, and documenting access, privacy, and retention requirements.

Experience as the functional lead on a CRM implementation.

Experience leading service intake, triage, prioritization, and escalation processes, particularly in ServiceNow.

Experience building or maintaining reports and dashboards in Tableau, Power BI, or a comparable business intelligence platform; experience with ETL or data integration processes is an additional advantage.

Experience analyzing software licensing models, vendor quotes, contract terms, or renewal costs to support purchase and renewal recommendations.

Proficiency with SQL or an equivalent query language, and working familiarity with relational database concepts and structure, sufficient to profile source data, validate data quality, and define reporting and integration requirements.

Demonstrated AI literacy

• practical, responsible use of AI tools to improve workflows, and the ability to evaluate where AI is and is not an appropriate solution. Key Responsibilities 30%
• Business Systems Analysis, Discovery & Solution Design
  30%
• Project Delivery, Platform Implementation & Adoption
  25%
• Digital Operations & Governance
  15%
• Stakeholder Engagement, Training & Continuous Improvement Department Overview The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis advances health and ignites leadership through innovative and interprofessional education, transformative research and bold system change.

Leaders at the School of Nursing steadily chart a course of developing education curricula, approaches and programs aimed at keeping pace with the rapidly evolving health-care environment and preparing a new breed of health leaders who are skilled and nimble agents of change. All individuals in the School of Nursing are accountable for maintaining and fostering a culture of inclusion.

POSITION INFORMATION

Salary or Pay Range:

$8,125.00

• $15,225.

00

Salary Frequency:

Monthly

Salary Grade:

281

UC Job Title:

BUS SYS ANL 4 TX

UC Job Code:

006434

Number of Positions:

1

Appointment Type:

Staff:

Career

Percentage of Time:

100

Shift (Work Schedule): Day, 8 hour

Location:

Betty Irene Moore Hall (HSP029)

Union Representation:

TX-Technical Professionals

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work) Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees. High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs

UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family

Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans

Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity

Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees

Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources

Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives

On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services

Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements

Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements

Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees

Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees Physical Demands Standing

• Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  Walking
• Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  Sitting
• Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs
• Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs
• Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  Bending/Stooping
• Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  Squatting/Kneeling
• Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  Twisting
• Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  Reaching overhead
• Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  Keyboard use/repetitive motion
• Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Mental Demands Sustained attention and concentration
• Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  Complex problem solving/reasoning
• Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  Ability to organize & prioritize
• Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  Communication skills
• Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  Numerical skills
• Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  Constant Interaction
• Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  Customer/Patient Contact
• Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  Multiple Concurrent Tasks
• Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Work Environment UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014.

Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. Ability to work onsite and remotely as required Special Requirements

• Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment.

This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together. As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks