INFO SYS ANL 4 at University of California, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco · San Francisco, United States Of America · Onsite
- Senior
- Office in San Francisco
Job Summary
The Information System Analyst 4, Lead will play a pivotal role within the Academic Research Services (ARS) - team, overseeing the development and implementation of strategic research systems and services tailored to the needs of UCSF faculty researchers, lab staff, and learners. This position demands a high level of leadership and technical acumen, directing and managing tasks, leading stand-ups and sprints, and facilitating consultations and projects.
The incumbent will direct and oversee the work of the finance-related research application systems team, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines, and fostering team collaboration through daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings. They will work directly with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide tailored infrastructure solutions, leading consultations to gather requirements, offer expert advice, and ensure stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, they will collaborate with departmental IT resources and central IT teams to coordinate support and integrate solutions across research areas. The Information System Analyst 4, Lead will develop and implement strategic plans for research finance application systems, aligning technical solutions with business needs and security requirements, and analyzing complex issues to recommend appropriate actions and strategies.
In addition, to their leadership, they will participate as a contributor to the team and will create comprehensive system documentation to aid users in managing and utilizing the software services and systems, providing training and support to ensure stakeholders are equipped with the necessary knowledge and tools. The incumbent will be the technical administrator for the systems they are assigned to oversee and support. Furthermore, they will engage with various members of the ARS team, Research Infrastructure Teams, and Central IT to ensure cohesive and integrated service delivery, working closely with UCSF’s Security, Networking, Infrastructure, Ethics, and Compliance teams to ensure all solutions adhere to institutional policies and standards. Through their expertise and leadership, the Information System Analyst 4, Lead will drive the success of UCSF’s research initiatives by delivering innovative, efficient, and secure infrastructure solutions.
The incumbent will direct and oversee the work of the finance-related research application systems team, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines, and fostering team collaboration through daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings. They will work directly with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide tailored infrastructure solutions, leading consultations to gather requirements, offer expert advice, and ensure stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, they will collaborate with departmental IT resources and central IT teams to coordinate support and integrate solutions across research areas. The Information System Analyst 4, Lead will develop and implement strategic plans for research finance application systems, aligning technical solutions with business needs and security requirements, and analyzing complex issues to recommend appropriate actions and strategies.
In addition, to their leadership, they will participate as a contributor to the team and will create comprehensive system documentation to aid users in managing and utilizing the software services and systems, providing training and support to ensure stakeholders are equipped with the necessary knowledge and tools. The incumbent will be the technical administrator for the systems they are assigned to oversee and support. Furthermore, they will engage with various members of the ARS team, Research Infrastructure Teams, and Central IT to ensure cohesive and integrated service delivery, working closely with UCSF’s Security, Networking, Infrastructure, Ethics, and Compliance teams to ensure all solutions adhere to institutional policies and standards. Through their expertise and leadership, the Information System Analyst 4, Lead will drive the success of UCSF’s research initiatives by delivering innovative, efficient, and secure infrastructure solutions.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $138,400 - $207,600 (Annual Rate).
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Job Title
RACS Financial Systems Team Lead
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Shift Length
8 Hours
Shift
Days
Additional Shift Details
M-F 8-5
Bargaining Unit
99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)
Job Category
Clinical Systems / IT Professionals
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
- Five or more years of systems analyst experience in an academic or health care enterprise
- Advanced skills associated with information system design, modification, and implementation. Demonstrated ability to create software specifications.
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with system problem identification and resolution. Knowledge necessary to design, set up, operate, and correct malfunctions involving technology systems. Experience in incident response and digital forensics, including data collection, examination, and analysis.
- Advanced knowledge of business and process analysis functions.. Knowledge of the design, development, and application of technology and systems to meet business needs.
- Demonstrated experience with database administration. Advanced knowledge of database management systems and standards. Knowledge relating to highly complex database system design. Advanced database querying and modeling skills working with moderately complex databases. Knowledge of conceptual database design. Skills necessary to develop procedures and standards relating to database management systems. Skills associated with implementing database enhancements that improve performance and reliability of the system at the software, hardware and operating system level.
- Ability to write technical documentation in a clear and concise manner.
- Familiarity with data quality and governance issues and requirements.
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of various areas of IT. Broad knowledge of the IT environment.
- Interpersonal skills sufficient to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Ability to elicit and communicate technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner.
- Works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Ability to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Demonstrated skill leading technical teams, including organizing workflow and scheduling assignments. Ability to work independently on complex technical projects as well as on a team of technical professionals and departmental decision-makers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with logical data design, data mapping, or data conversion.
- Advanced knowledge of computer security tools, best practices and policies including demonstrated experience securing server-based software. Advanced knowledge of computer security tools, best practices and policies including demonstrated experience securing server-based software. Demonstrated skill at analyzing and preventing security incidents of high complexity. Strong security skills for protecting the operating system, software, data and hardware.
- Knowledge of test application code in a client-server environment.
- Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of how system management actions affect other systems, system users, and dependent/related functions. Experience in data integration and the specification of data services. Ability to understand and model complex knowledge-intensive processes such as scholarly and research processes.
- Technical skill to develop, implement, and test disaster recovery functions using backup technologies.
Position Type
Full Time
Department Name
IT EDW Operations
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Department Description
The Academic Research Services (ARS) department at UCSF is dedicated to empowering the university's research community by providing integrated, HIPAA-compliant services that encompass systems, infrastructure, data acquisition, and support. ARS offers secure computing environments, data capture and management tools, and analytical support tailored to meet the diverse needs of UCSF researchers.
ARS comprises specialized teams, including the Research Analysis Environment (RAE), Facility for Advanced Computing (FAC), and Research Administration and Compliance Systems (RACS), each contributing to a robust research ecosystem. These teams collaborate to streamline research processes, enhance data accessibility, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
By fostering innovation and providing essential resources, ARS plays a pivotal role in advancing UCSF's mission to conduct cutting-edge research that improves health outcomes worldwide.
This position will be housed within the Central IT, which provides architecture, infrastructure, network, security, analytics, integration, and application support services and is essential to the organization’s ability to support growth, mitigate security risk, and manage, store and share sensitive information. Specifically, this position will report into the Academic Research Services Team (ARS), which is focused on providing the central services for researchers.
ARS comprises specialized teams, including the Research Analysis Environment (RAE), Facility for Advanced Computing (FAC), and Research Administration and Compliance Systems (RACS), each contributing to a robust research ecosystem. These teams collaborate to streamline research processes, enhance data accessibility, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
By fostering innovation and providing essential resources, ARS plays a pivotal role in advancing UCSF's mission to conduct cutting-edge research that improves health outcomes worldwide.
This position will be housed within the Central IT, which provides architecture, infrastructure, network, security, analytics, integration, and application support services and is essential to the organization’s ability to support growth, mitigate security risk, and manage, store and share sensitive information. Specifically, this position will report into the Academic Research Services Team (ARS), which is focused on providing the central services for researchers.
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Location
San Francisco, CA
Campus
Mission Bay (SF)
Work Style
Flexible
