Job Description

Posting Number

STA00867PO25

Job Family

Information Technology

Job Function

IT Business Systems Analysis

USC Market Title

IT Business Systems Analysis Director

Link to USC Market Title

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/183932

Job Level

M4 - Managerial

Business Title (Internal Title)

Finance BA Manager

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Richland

College/Division

Division of Information Technology

Department

IT Enterprise Applications

State Pay Band

10

Approved Starting Salary

$116,104

Advertised Salary Range

$116,104 - Salary is commensurate with experience

Location of Vacancy

Columbia, SC (on-site)

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

Standard working schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, with 1 hour for lunch. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the Division of IT.

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

Information Technology


About USC

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service -- helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.


Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

We're seeking a dynamic

PeopleSoft Finance Business Analyst Manager

to lead the

implementation, evolution, and support

of our PeopleSoft Finance system.
In this leadership role, you'll serve as the

primary point of contact

for Finance stakeholders, ensuring that system improvements, change management, and support activities align with the institution's strategic priorities. You'll lead technical and business analyst teams to deliver solutions that drive efficiency, transparency, and service excellence.

What You'll Do

Oversee the

implementation, enhancement, and maintenance

of the PeopleSoft Finance system. Serve as the

main liaison

for Finance stakeholders and IT teams. Develop and refine

support methodologies

to meet evolving business needs. Lead, mentor, and manage Business Analysts and contractors across multiple initiatives. Establish and maintain standards for

planning, tracking, change control, risk management, and communication

. Collaborate with senior University leadership to align financial systems with institutional goals. Ensure compliance with IT governance, data privacy, and information security policies.

What You Bring

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Experience:

Minimum

5 years of relevant experience

, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred:

10+ years of experience

with university systems, including

PeopleSoft Finance

. Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills. Proven ability to

build consensus

and manage change in complex organizations. Experience working with senior executives and cross-functional teams.

Key Skills

PeopleSoft Finance implementation & support Business process improvement Strategic & financial systems leadership Project and change management Stakeholder engagement & communication Risk management & quality control

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervise

Business Analysts

supporting PeopleSoft Finance. Oversee

contractor personnel

across multiple projects and activities. Assign and evaluate work to ensure alignment with University goals.

Why Join Us

Join a collaborative, mission-driven organization where your expertise in

PeopleSoft Finance

will help shape financial systems that support innovation, efficiency, and growth. You'll work with senior leadership and talented professionals to deliver lasting impact across the University system.
If you're a strategic thinker, strong communicator, and passionate leader ready to drive transformation in financial systems--

we want to hear from you.

If you're a strategic leader ready to make a difference --

apply today and help us build the next generation of financial solutions.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

10+ years experience with University systems including PeopleSoft Finance.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must be a consensus-builder with a high degree of political and organizational awareness. Must possess skills in planning, assigning, and supervising the work of others and communicating effectively. Must be able to present areas of expertise in group environments on an as needed basis. Must be able to work with senior University leadership to understand the mission, goals and objectives of the University.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Manage Program Projects

Direct and coordinate the PeopleSoft program management activities relating to Finance projects. These activities include oversight of project forecasting and status reporting; interfacing with customers regarding project issues and status; monitoring task completion and milestones relative to plans; adjusting resource assignments; negotiating with other Program and/or Project Managers for resources; making recommendations to change plans to reduce risk or get projects back on track; drafting status reports to project executives, stakeholders and customers; and managing the change control process. Matrix manage USC Staff assigned to PeopleSoft Finance projects.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

35

Job Duty

Manage Program Scope and Schedule

Reviews progress and status of program and identifies specific activities to be performed to ensure deliverables, milestones, and required tasks are completed according to agreed upon deadlines; provides status reports to supervisor, executive management and other stakeholders

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

10

Job Duty

Manage Program Strategies, Processes and Procedures

Assist Division of IT supervisor, Executive Leadership, and key stakeholders in strategic planning and the management decision-making process. Works with DoIT and other University stakeholders to develop program standards for documentation, requirements gathering, specifications, issues management, risk management, release management, change management, and incident management.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

10

Job Duty

Manage Program Resources

Directs and develops Business Analysts to ensure deliverables are completed on time and at the expected level of quality. Activities include interfacing with stakeholders to negotiate scope and resources, driving documentation of changes, managing issues and change management processes, identifying and assigning resources to tasks, coordinating communication across USC organizations, and conducting continual process improvement for all the above.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

20

Job Duty

Manage Program Operations

Direct and coordinate the PeopleSoft program management activities relating to operational support. These activities include oversight of incident and service request tasks and status reporting; interfacing with customers regarding operational issues and status; testing and validation; adjusting resource assignments; negotiating with other Program Managers for resources; making recommendations to eliminate incidents via problem resolution; and drafting status reports to supervisors, stakeholders and customers.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

25


Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive

No

Hazardous weather category

Non-Essential


Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

Job Open Date

10/30/2025

Job Close Date

11/17/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by

November 17, 2025.

Quicklink for Posting

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/196855

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.