Business Analyst

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications are the minimum threshold a candidate must meet in order to be considered for this role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience required
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Additional Information

Harvard's Financial Administration Department (FAD) is responsible for the stewardship of the University's finances, including related business processes and technology in support of the teaching and research mission of the University. For more about the Financial Administration Department and its eight reporting units, see http://finance.harvard.edu. The Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP) manages a diverse portfolio of federal, foundation, international, and industry sponsors; we provide lifecycle sponsored programs support and partner with schools, departments, and centers across the University to facilitate proposal submission, award acceptance and administration, and all sponsored financial reporting and invoicing throughout the life of the award. The Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP) Pre-Award Team is responsible for providing leadership, advice, and superior client service in the provision of all Pre-Award services, including but not limited to proposal review and submission, awards management, negotiation of terms and conditions, and account set up for a portfolio of over $350 million. The Pre-Award Business Analyst (Business Analyst) reports to the Business Operations and Reporting Manager (Manager). Working under the general direction of the Manager, the Business Analyst will support and frequently lead both internal and external OSP Pre-Award initiatives. These efforts may involve operational analysis, assessment of workload distribution across the team, ongoing process oversight and coordination, data modeling, and project management for projects of varying size, as well as change management and communication planning. In this role, the Business Analyst will develop substantial expertise in sponsored research administration and will interact with a wide range of offices and leaders in academic administration throughout Harvard University. Working closely with the Manager, the Business Analyst strengthens a culture of ongoing process improvement across OSP Pre-Award by creating, communicating, and carrying out centralized policies, procedures, and systems within the Pre-Award team and across its functions. The Business Analyst must be detail-oriented, capable of working independently, and able to use discretion and sound judgment to meet deadlines with minimal oversight, while consistently maintaining strict confidentiality when handling highly sensitive information. Analytics, Modeling, and Operational Assessment and Improvement Collaborate with business partners to learn and document current processes, map workflows, and recommend potential solutions. Direct strategic analyses that inform and support business decisions. Oversee the assessment of new initiatives by reviewing key performance indicators and contributing to operational decision-making. Help identify change management requirements, create change management plans, support the creation of training materials, develop engaging end user communications, and contribute to post-implementation reviews. Provide support for and take the lead on additional analytical projects as needed. Project Management Create and update project plans that support the staffing, tracking, and oversight of OSP Pre-Award or university-wide new and ongoing initiatives. Working with the Manager and Pre-Award Leadership Team: Compile and structure data and written materials into draft projects and proposals. Prepare presentations for management groups and, when appropriate, present this information to them. Develop creative and meaningful Pre-Award initiatives, including new programs or revised versions of current programs, with an emphasis on quality and process improvement. Review and assess methods used to complete projects, applying lessons learned to enhance the management of future work. Meet with stakeholders and follow up on information shared, confirming that projects and proposals are finished within the required timelines. Lead small workgroups to generate recommendations for senior leadership. Clearly communicate and present issues to both internal and external leaders. Additional Responsibilities Provide leadership for committees, new initiatives, and projects related to Pre-Award services or general research administration needs. Help determine and execute strategic goals for OSP as well as for the broader Harvard research administration community. Develop and maintain relationships with a range of Harvard University offices, including but not limited to: the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, Office of Technology Development, Harvard University IT, Alumni Affairs and Development, Risk Management and Audit Services, as well as all school level leadership, research officials, and department administrators.

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