Description:

Under general supervision, performs process analysis and design through coordination with technical and functional staff.

1. Responsible for complex system process analysis, design and simulation. Understands the University's business systems and State of Texas regulations.

2. Responsible for analysis and re-design of current processes.

3. Communicates and resolves issues with functional staff, and coordinates programming requirements with technical staff. Recommends and facilitates improvements to current policies and procedures.

4. Integrates new process with existing ones, and coordinates training requirements for end-users.

5. Recommends testing strategies and acceptance criteria.

6. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Requires a minimum of (3) years of directly job-related experience.

• Additional Posting Information:

The Functional Analyst 2 (FA2) will join a new AI Solutions team to help support artificial intelligence (AI)-related technologies for the university. The FA2 will lead support for Microsoft Copilot implementations to help departments automate business processes and assist faculty with developing teaching resources. Necessary skills include project management experience, strong communication and analysis skills, and being able to provide creative solutions to solve complex problems.

• Education will be considered in lieu of experience.  

• Preferred skills/experience with:

  • Proficient in relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, R)
  • Strong understanding of AI and machine learning concepts
  • Knowledge of data engineering and data warehousing concepts

   

  Tasks for this position will include:

  • Develop and implement AI strategies
  • Lead AI project development
  • Analyze data and identify AI opportunities

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.