SPF Technology Solutions Analyst
Information Technology Services
Job # 562193
Close Date: November 3rd, 2026
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(Job #562193) Business Systems Analyst II or Business Systems Analyst III, SPF Technology Solutions Analyst Levels II and III.
Anticipated Hiring Range:
Business Systems Analyst II
- $6,492 - $7,311 (Step 1 – Step 7)
Business Systems Analyst III
- $7,284 - $9,237 (Step 1 – 13)
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Classification Salary Range:
Business Systems Analyst II
- $6,492 - $9,458 Per Month (Step 1 – Step 20)
Business Systems Analyst III
- $7,284 - $10,611 Per Month (Step 1 – Step 20)
The University currently anticipates offering compensation within the Anticipated Hiring Range listed in the job posting. The Classification Range represents the full salary range assigned to this position, including potential salary growth over time. Final salary placement is commensurate with experience, internal equity, and budget considerations.
This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, 12-month pay plan permanent position with a one-year probationary period in Information Technology Services (ITS). This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 15 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.humboldt.edu/hr/employee-benefits.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the ITS Director of Business Operations & Resource Planning, this position provides dedicated ITS support for the Sponsored Programs Foundation (SPF) by managing and advancing SPF's software ecosystem, ensuring compatibility and compliance with campus systems and policies, and improving efficiency through the procurement and implementation of strategic technology solutions. This position streamlines SPF's software acquisition, integration, and reporting environment while reducing dependency on general ITS resources. It ensures SPF has access to dedicated expertise to align technology initiatives with grant and contract administration needs and campus IT standards.
This recruitment may be filled at the Business Systems Analyst II or Business Systems Analyst III level. The Level III position independently leads significant or complex SPF technology initiatives under the ITS Director's general direction, with accountability for delivery within scope, budget, and timeline.
Key Responsibilities:
Level II - Systems Liaison and Subject Matter Expertise (25%)
• Serve as a dedicated liaison for procurement, implementation, maintenance, enhancements, issue resolution, and related coordination between SPF, ITS, vendors, and campus partners.
• Act as subject matter expert on SPF's software environment, integrations, and change management.
• Communicate process changes, system impacts, and implementation considerations to ITS and SPF stakeholders, and develop support materials and documentation for adopted solutions.
• Support and facilitate ITS collaboration on SPF special projects involving data, systems, applications, and reporting tools.
• For more complex initiatives, remain responsible for assigned work while seeking more direct guidance, direction, or decision-making as needed.
Level II - Needs Assessment and Business Process Analysis (20%)
• Identify SPF's evolving software needs as the organization continues to grow, by evaluating operational workflows, budgeting and reporting needs, and system pain points.
• Gather and document functional requirements for software solutions to support grant and contract management, reporting, and financial operations.
Level II - Systems Research, Benchmarking, and Solution Evaluation (20%)
• Research solutions used by other CSU auxiliaries or similar external organizations to identify best-fit systems compatible with SPF's business processes.
• Evaluate product capabilities, limitations, and implementation considerations for reporting, budgeting, accounts-payable, and other software solutions that support grant and contract management requirements.
• Assess proposed software solutions for compatibility and integration with existing SPF and campus systems, including data flows, integration points, interface requirements, and process dependencies (e.g. KRONOS/UKG and PeopleSoft Grants Module).
• Ensure solutions do not add administrative burden or duplicate effort across departments.
Level II - Software Procurement and Technical Scoping (20%)
• Lead the scoping of ITS involvement for SPF software procurement projects by assessing technical feasibility, integration requirements with campus financial systems, data impacts, support implications, and long-term sustainability of proposed solutions.
• Coordinate procurement processes with SPF and ITS to ensure compliance with CSU and campus policies, integration feasibility, and long-term sustainability.
• For more complex initiatives, seek more direct guidance, direction, or decision-making as needed while remaining responsible for assigned work.
Level II - Resource Planning and Timeline Management (10%)
• Develop and maintain timelines for SPF-related ITS projects based on resource availability.
• Coordinate prioritization and scheduling of SPF software projects within ITS.
Level II - Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
LEVEL III ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES - In addition to all Level II responsibilities (Additional duties)
• (Systems Liaison and Subject Matter Expertise - 25%) Independently lead complex coordination activities for SPF technology initiatives under the ITS Director's general direction.
• (Needs Assessment and Business Process Analysis – 20%) Lead stakeholder engagement to gather, define, prioritize, and document functional requirements for software solutions supporting grant and contract management, reporting, and financial operations.
• (Systems Research, Benchmarking, and Solution Evaluation – 20%) Lead evaluation of product capabilities, limitations, risks, and implementation considerations for complex or high-impact reporting, budgeting, accounts-payable, and other software solutions supporting grant and contract management requirements.
• Independently assess proposed software solutions for compatibility and integration with existing SPF and campus systems, including data flows, integration points, interface requirements, and process dependencies, such as KRONOS/UKG and PeopleSoft Grants Module.
• (Software Procurement and Technical Scoping – 20%) Independently lead the scoping of ITS involvement for significant or complex SPF software procurement projects by assessing technical feasibility, integration requirements with campus financial systems, data impacts, support implications, and long-term sustainability of proposed solutions.
• Apply advanced judgment to guide technical decisions affecting multiple systems, stakeholders, or project dependencies.
• (Resource Planning and Timeline Management – 10%) Lead the scheduling and delivery coordination for significant or complex SPF software projects within ITS, with accountability for delivery within scope, budget, and timeline under the ITS Director's general direction.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:
As listed in Classification Standards:
Business Systems Analyst II
- General and working knowledge of business-systems process analysis, technology applications, project management, and problem diagnosis.
- Strong project-planning and organizational skills to manage multiple processes and projects.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to understand needs, build relationships, and support alignment.
- Ability to analyze standard and complex data sets and produce reports using databases, query languages, and analytical tools.
- Strong analytical skills to assess user and business needs, interpret data, and develop sound recommendations.
- Proficiency with applicable software applications and business systems.
- Knowledge of university and IT policies, processes, procedures, and data-privacy regulations.
- Ability to provide lead work direction and training to others.
Business Systems Analyst III
All of the above including:
- Thorough and advanced knowledge of business-systems analysis concepts, principles, protocols, and best practices.
- Excellent project-management skills to manage multiple complex projects and ensure successful delivery within scope, budget, and timelines.
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to build and foster strong relationships and drive change initiatives.
- Advanced analytical skills to investigate and research new systems and technologies and develop complex information technology systems and solutions.
- Demonstrated competence independently applying advanced judgment to resolve difficult and complex technical problems and issues.
- Ability to anticipate the impact of problems and solutions on other systems, including related university and IT policy, process, protocol, and data-privacy considerations.
- Advanced skill in mentoring and overseeing the work of others.
As related to the major responsibilities for this position:
Business Systems Analyst II
- Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population
Business Systems Analyst III
All of the above including:
- Advanced technical knowledge and expertise in business systems analysis to provide in-depth technical advice and guidance on applicable software applications and business systems.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Level II: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for education year-for-year; an advanced related degree may substitute for required experience year-for-year.
2. Level III: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for education year-for-year; an advanced related degree may substitute for required experience year-for-year.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Level II and Level III: Experience in a CSU, higher-education, auxiliary, public-sector, or similarly complex organization.
2. Level II and Level III: Experience gathering requirements, mapping processes, evaluating technology options, and supporting system integrations, implementations, enhancements, or replacements.
3. Level II and Level III: Experience with OBI, PeopleSoft, KRONOS/UKG, procurement systems, accounts-payable automation, or comparable enterprise business and financial systems.
4. Level II and Level III: Experience supporting CSU or comparable public-sector procurement and budgeting; sponsored-programs grant and contract management; reporting; or financial operations.
5. Level II and Level III: Experience conducting technology-replacement or solution-selection evaluations, including requirements gathering, business cases, evaluation criteria, vendor demonstrations, and implementation planning or user adoption.
6. Level II and Level III: Knowledge of system interfaces, data dependencies, and downstream impacts across financial and operational systems.
7. Level II and Level III: Experience with enterprise reporting, analytics, or business-intelligence platforms; data integration and validation; dashboards; and financial-data workflows.
8. Level III: Experience independently leading complex enterprise reporting-platform replacement, financial-system integration, or procurement-solution evaluations involving multiple stakeholders.
Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:
- Letter of Interest
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for at least three Supervisor references
Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials is 11:55 p.m. on November 3rd , 2026.
Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.
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Class Code: 1343 and 1344
Publication Date: October 20th, 2026