Position Details
Position Information
Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26380
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Paul Lambeth
paul.lambeth@montana.edu
406-994-6470
Classification Title Computer Sys Analyst III
Working Title Computer Systems Analyst III
Brief Position Overview
The Enterprise Services Group ( ESG ) is responsible for technical support, software development, and integration of all major computer-based administrative applications for the four-campus MSU system. MSU's core Enterprise Resource Planning system is Ellucian's Banner product, hosted in an Oracle database. Primary modules include Human Resources (HR), Finance, Student, and Financial Aid. In addition to payroll processing, key HR operations include areas such as benefits, position control, and budgeting. Ancillary systems and integration of those platforms is a key responsibility of the ESG team.
Supporting four-campus Banner HR operations, the ESG HR support team consists of:
Lead Systems Analyst
(4) Software Engineers
Business Analyst focused on Applicant / recruitment system(s)
Position Number 4M1421
Department UIT Enterprise Services Group CUF
Division VP for Information Technology
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Salary range of $70,000 to $97,800 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type Classified Salary
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
The Enterprise Services Group ( ESG ) is responsible for technical support, software development, and integration of all major computer-based administrative applications for the four-campus MSU system. MSU's core Enterprise Resource Planning system is Ellucian's Banner product, hosted in an Oracle database. Primary modules include Human Resources (HR), Finance, Student, and Financial Aid. In addition to payroll processing, key HR operations include areas such as benefits, position control, and budgeting. Ancillary systems and integration of those platforms is a key responsibility of the ESG team.
Supporting four-campus Banner HR operations, the ESG HR support team consists of:
Lead Systems Analyst
(4) Software Engineers
Business Analyst focused on Applicant / recruitment system(s)
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Director of Enterprise Services, the Lead Systems Analyst performs professional level work implementing and supporting the on-going operations for the Ellucian Banner HR information system and for related custom applications and workflows used with the HR information systems across the four-campuses of Montana State University.
The Lead HR Systems Analyst will:
Collaborate directly with HR business counterparts to identify priority development and support efforts for HR Information Systems across MSU campuses.
Foster positive and effective working relationships.
Provide systems analysis including assessing user requirements, analyzing alternatives, designing preferred solutions, specifying technical requirements, developing software components, implementing solutions, and maintaining major software systems.
Manage projects and tasks associated with development and maintenance efforts.
Coordinate technical problem resolutions.
Banner Security
Supervise five FTE technical staff performing related duties.
Participate in joint efforts with other Banner teams and committees that interface or interact with Banner HR systems.
Serve on university committees to provide leadership and technical counsel.
Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, plus recent directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successful experience analyzing, designing, specifying, developing, programming, enhancing, and implementing complex administrative application systems that use relational database management systems and transaction processing techniques.
Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain effective working relationships with varied constituents using appropriate interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated understanding of, and current intermediate or expert experience in applications programming with an emphasis on SQL , PL/ SQL , and/or database-driven programming with modern software development tools.
Successful experience managing multiple projects, prioritizing user requests, and delegating tasks to team members.
Successful experience hiring, training, supervising, and mentoring technical staff.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
Experience with university ERP systems (Ellucian Banner preferred).
Experience with design, development, and deployment of integration components.
Experience with design, development, deployment, and maintenance of applications employing ORACLE enterprise-wide relational database management systems, SQL , PL/ SQL , or other modern software architecture.
Experience using reporting development tools.
The Successful Candidate Will
Possess exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain technical information to a non-technical audience.
Effective time and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, effectively prioritize competing demands, and facilitate the work of others.
Demonstrate leadership and excellent conflict management skills.
Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment.
Establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and the public in a team-oriented environment.
Demonstrate commitment to service excellence with the ability to collaborate with and view processes and products from the lens of constituents/end users.
Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Demonstrate ability to represent MSU and University Information Technology ( UIT ) and its programs to others in a professional and courteous manner.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
This is a full-time, on-site position based at our Bozeman, Montana campus. Occasional travel will be required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed in this description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties? Yes
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on May 4, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Special Instructions
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
EEO Statement
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference, please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
