Business Analyst

Job Description

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills , and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits , and natural beauty.

The Finance, Planning, and Budgeting (FPB) has an outstanding opportunity for a Business Analyst / Project Manager (Temporary) to join their team.

Finance, Planning, and Budgeting (FPB) encompasses the major central financial, planning, and budgeting functions for the University of Washington, including:

• Finance & Budget Strategy

• Institutional Analytics & Data Support Policy

• Planning & State Operations

• University Business Services

Within FPB, the Institutional Analytics & Decision Support (IADS) division delivers actionable insights, data infrastructure, and analytic services to support institutional effectiveness and strategic planning. The Business Analyst / Project Manager (BA/PM) plays a pivotal role in coordinating and delivering high-impact data and technology projects across IADS and the broader FPB division. Embedded within DataGroup , IADS' cross-functional data and reporting team, the BA/PM serves as a central hub for project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and solution delivery.

This role requires a unique balance of analytical acumen, project leadership, and relationship management, with the ability to translate complex business needs into clear data requirements while guiding diverse teams through the successful execution of complex initiatives.

Position Complexities:

Campus Leadership

• Serves as a liaison between IADS, FPB, and select campus units, applying project management frameworks to ensure data and technology projects align with divisional goals

• Supports informed decision-making by preparing and presenting project status reports, timelines, and performance metrics to leadership

• Participates in cross-unit governance and working groups, ensuring project plans remain aligned with institutional priorities and compliance requirements

Strategic Program Development

• Leads the scoping, scheduling, and execution of data and technology initiatives of moderate size and complexity, using established PM methodologies
• Balances multiple workstreams, managing dependencies, resources, and budgets to deliver projects on time and within scope

Key Responsibilities

Project Management (~50%)

• Plan, organize, and manage data-related projects from initiation through delivery, applying established project management methodologies

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project charters, work plans, timelines, risk registers, and communication plans

• Coordinate work efforts across technical teams, data analysts, business stakeholders, and leadership to ensure effective collaboration and timely delivery

• Lead regular project status meetings, track milestones, and monitor progress against objectives

Business Analysis (~50%)

• Facilitate requirements-gathering and discovery sessions with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and data professionals to define scope and objectives

• Translate business questions and needs into actionable data and reporting requirements that align with institutional goals

• Partner with data engineers, analysts, and visualization specialists to clarify scope, address technical considerations, and support solution delivery

• Develop and document business processes, use cases, and current/future-state workflows to support solution design and implementation

• Participate in testing, validation, and quality assurance activities to ensure solutions meet requirements Support change management efforts, including communication, training, and post-deployment evaluation

• Ensure deliverables meet defined business needs, quality standards, and institutional priorities

• Support project intake and prioritization processes for IADS and DataGroup , assessing feasibility, dependencies, and resource requirements

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and any additional requirements listed below.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, information systems, data or computer science, or related field and 4 years of experience in years of experience as a Business Analyst, Project Manager, or in a hybrid BA/PM role, with a focus on technical or data-driven projects or related field

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience delivering data-centric solutions, including reporting, analytics, dashboards, or data infrastructure improvements

• Proficiency with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project

• Ability to develop project artifacts such as charters, timelines, risk registers, and communication plans Skilled in translating business needs into functional and technical requirements, workflows, and process documentation

• Experience in data validation, quality assurance, and user acceptance testing (UAT) Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio)

• Demonstrated experience in working with diverse groups, stakeholders, and teams; collaborative, inclusive, and service-oriented leadership style and the ability to foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and teamwork

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$81,780.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$120,000.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

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Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .