Overview
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Position type : Full-Time 12-Month. Department : 460100 - Enterprise Information Systems. Location : Main Campus - Starkville, MS. Categories : Professional. Position Open Date : Sep 25 2025.
Position Function :
This position will work as a team member in Enterprise Information Systems at Mississippi State University. The Systems Analyst implements, maintains, and supports Information Systems to meet the University needs. This position supports the complete life cycle process of one or more ERP application systems.
Responsibilities
- Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot core business applications
- Define and coordinate the execution of testing procedures and develop test cases to serve the overall quality assurance process
- Create and maintain documentation that describes programs, operating procedures, and installations, including, but not limited to, internal knowledge base, solutions, and project updates
- Stay updated on industry-wide changes, participate in technical user groups, and attend relevant training classes
- Consult with supervisors, systems analysts, programmers, and end users to develop functional design specifications and gathering information about : program intent, functions, features; data requirements, input requirements, and output requirement; interfaces with other systems; and training and support
- Facilitate various business process reviews and application prototyping sessions as well as provide business process analysis and insight into best practice methodologies
- Serve as cross-module integration project coordinator to assist in the resolution of cross-module issues
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related field from an accredited institution AND 10 years of experienceSignificant experience with all levels of the software development life cycle including requirements gathering, systems design, systems development / programming, testing, deployment, and maintenance of large enterprise systemsStrong understanding and knowledge of the principles and practices associated with database maintenance and administrationAt least two years of experience in higher education with demonstrated experience successfully implementing, maintaining, and supporting Ellucian Banner ERP systems for college / university clientsA highly developed understanding of web services, API's, and other integration technologiesAt least four years of significant customer service experienceProven ability to assess business needs and translate them into relevant solutionsAny equivalent combination of related education and related experience may be consideredPreferred Qualifications
Eight years of working knowledge of the Ellucian Banner ERP functional / technical environmentEight years of experience developing systems in Linux / Oracle environmentEight years of experience working in enterprise systems in the higher education environmentEight years of experience working with Oracle SQL and related database analysis toolsExtensive Experience with SQL and PL / SQL programmingStrong programming and analytical skills with demonstrated ability to assume responsibility for supporting multiple systems at the same timeKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Working Conditions and Physical Effort
This position may be eligible for flexwork options. For more information please see MSU Policy OP 60.324.
Application Instructions
All applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu by attaching a cover letter and resume which includes the names and addresses of 3 professional references. We will accept applications only from persons with indefinite employment authorization in the U.S., and will not sponsor for nonimmigrant or immigrant status for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
Accommodation
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or ada@hrm.msstate.edu. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.
Advertised : Sep 25 2025 Central Daylight Time
Applications close : J-18808-Ljbffr