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BFS Financial & Technology Solutions Analyst

University of California - Santa Barbara
United States, California, Santa Barbara
1021 Anacapa Street (Show on map)
Oct 31, 2025
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Job Posting Details (External)

Position Number: 40032533

Payroll Title: BUS SYS ANL 3

Job Code: 7584

Job Open Date: 10/30/2025

Application Review Begins: 11/17/2025

Department Code (Name): CTLR (Controller)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): 99- Non Represented

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Grade: PSS/22

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $79,200 to $95,250/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $79,200 to $143,400/year.

Work Location: Student Affairs & Admin Svs - 3201B

Working Days and Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations) BFS supports a hybrid agreement for this position and will continue to do so as

long as it makes sense for the position and meets the campus policies.

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:

In support of the UCSB Mission and UC Statement of Ethical Values, Business & Financial Services is an integral campus and community partner, providing sustainable value-added services and solutions to ensure responsible compliance and stewardship.

Benefits of Belonging

Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC

Brief Summary of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Business Systems Analyst Manager 2, the Financial & Technology Systems Analyst (Analyst) serves as a technical leader and subject matter expert for the campus cashiering system (CashNet), the student receivable system (BARC), departmental receivables within Oracle Financial Cloud (OFC) and the Business and Financial Services (BFS) website. The Analyst applies advanced business process, systems analysis, and solution design expertise to support system operations, collaborate with functional leads on improvements and required changes, and work closely with technical resources to identify and resolve issues, enhance automation, and ensure effective integration and performance of these systems. Responsibilities include leading analysis and design for system enhancements, process improvements, and data integrations; creating detailed technical specifications; coordinating with vendors and campus stakeholders; and ensuring that system capabilities align with institutional objectives. The Analyst contributes to technical change initiatives, supports testing and implementation, and helps maintain compliance with applicable policies and standards. As the designated Webmaster for the BFS website, the Analyst serves as the primary contact for all aspects of the site, which is a complex platform that incorporates specialized coding developed internally to meet BFS's unique operational and communication needs. Responsibilities include site design, content management, and the development of customized, data-driven solutions. The Analyst maintains current knowledge of best practices in web development and accessibility standards to ensure the BFS site remains accurate, functional, secure, and user-friendly. As a member of the BFS Systems Support Services team, the Analyst provides high-level user support, develops and delivers training, and mentors other staff. This role requires the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and contribute to initiatives that support UCSB's financial systems strategy and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
  • 4-6 years Experience performing advanced business systems analysis, including requirements gathering, documentation, and translation into technical specifications.
  • 4-6 years Demonstrated ability to lead system testing, integration validation, and acceptance of complex financial or business systems.
  • 4-6 years Experience initiating and implementing process improvements that increase efficiency, compliance, or automation.
  • 4-6 years Experience with the integration of complex, diverse, internally and externally developed implementations of business functions to build scalable systems.
  • 4-6 years Experience leading projects, including working well with others in a physically distributed team, and cooperating across team and organizational boundaries.
  • 4-6 years Experience with coordination and communication with vendors and external and internal service providers.
  • 4-6 years Working programming knowledge using web development technologies or languages such as HTML.
  • 4-6 years Experience in an analytical role within the banking professional services industry. Experience with cash and billing operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1-3 years Experience working with higher education or public sector financial systems

Special Conditions of Employment:

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employee sponsorship.
  • Satisfactory criminal history background check
  • UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

  • 20% Analysis and Process Improvement - Supports BFS operations by evaluating financial systems and processes, identifying opportunities for integration, automation, and long-term improvements. Collaborates closely with functional leads and technical resources to analyze performance, troubleshoot system issues, and ensure that enhancements align with campus business needs and compliance requirements. Responsibilities include coordinating requirements gathering across stakeholder groups, documenting and maintaining process standards, and facilitating testing and change management for new releases or upgrades. Develops unit integration and acceptance testing plans and scenarios, and may lead cross-functional teams to address complex business or systems issues. Initiates, facilitates, implements, and documents work process changes, sets technical requirements for complex specifications, and prepares or secures approval for business process and procedural documentation. Performs highly complex analysis of business and user needs, translating them into precise system and workflow specifications, and applies advanced techniques to resolve issues with broad organization-wide impact in creative and cost-effective ways. Working at the highest technical level of systems analysis, considers the business implications of applying technology to both current and future operations. This includes applying advanced business analysis concepts to identify, evaluate, and define highly complex systems scope and objectives based on knowledge of applicable business practices, processes, systems, and industry standards. Provides advanced support and training on new applications, ensuring successful adoption and continuous improvement. Interacts with senior managers outside the immediate unit to influence, develop, and implement strategies, methods, and objectives for complex, campus-wide projects.
  • 30% BFS Website Lead - Serves as the designated Webmaster for the BFS website, overseeing site design, content management, and technical functionality. The BFS website is a complex platform that incorporates specialized coding developed internally to meet the unique operational and communication needs of Business and Financial Services. Ensures the site remains accurate, accessible, secure, and aligned with campus communication and branding standards. Leads web development initiatives, including upgrades, redesigns, and the creation of custom, data-driven tools that support BFS operations and integrate with financial systems. Monitors analytics, user feedback, and emerging technologies, to identify opportunities to improve usability and effectiveness while maintaining expert knowledge of web development practices, accessibility requirements, and the specialized coding frameworks that support BFS's unique functions.
  • 25% Receivables Systems Lead - Serves as the campus subject matter expert for receivables systems, including the student receivables system (BARC) and departmental receivables within Oracle Financial Cloud (OFC). Collaborates with functional leads to review and implement system improvements, ensure compliance, and address operational needs related to billing, collections, account adjustments, and financial aid disbursement. Responsibilities include supporting the development and implementation of advanced financial transaction processes, assisting with staff training on complex matters, and participating in projects or representing UCSB on system-wide receivables initiatives. Contributes to system implementations, upgrades, and integrations by applying advanced business analysis concepts to define scope and objectives. Considers the long-term business implications of technology solutions and collaborates with senior managers across campus to support strategies and objectives for financial projects with broad institutional impact.
  • 25% Cashiering Systems Lead - Serves as the campus subject matter expert for the CashNet (Transact Payments) cashiering system, working closely with functional leads to review operations and identify required changes or enhancements that ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in cashiering processes. Identifies and resolves system issues and collaborates closely with technical resources to support troubleshooting and system improvements. Contributes to the development and maintenance of financial transaction processes and procedures, provides system training as needed to staff engaged in cashiering activities, and participates in system-wide CashNet-related initiatives. Supports major system implementations and upgrades, applying advanced analysis techniques to resolve highly complex issues in creative, cost-effective ways. Working at the highest technical level of systems analysis, evaluates the implications of applying technology to current and future cashiering operations, ensuring solutions align with institutional needs and industry standards. Supports departments that have deployed separate instances of CashNet and serves as the primary campus contact with the vendor, Transact Payments, for procuring statements of work. Collaborates regularly with senior managers across campus to support the development and implementation of methods and objectives for critical financial projects with campus-wide impact.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

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.

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