Intermediate Research Systems Analyst

University of Arkansas

Hours: Full time
Where: Little Rock
Apply by: End Date: November 1, 2026
Posted: Yesterday

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What you'd do

Analyze, design, develop, test, implement, and upgrade custom electronic research applications used in the processing and tracking of grants, sponsored programs, restricted awards, COI, animal research and compliance, and institutional biosafety at UAMS.
Determine system requirements with SMEs and users, investigate existing systems to determine data needs, and identify and relate information flow, including manual tasks and governing policies describing inputs, processes, and outputs.
Develop alternative methods of design, complete system designs, set up data for bulk imports, and define immediate and subsequent impacts to workflows.
Establish controls, such as data and processing edits, calculations, and statutory restraints on system designs, such as production volumes, computer time, and regulatory requirements.
Meet with users to explain systems, suggest and receive system revisions and approvals from users, and modify system designs to meet user needs.
Work within the Research Administration and Compliance communities for each Muse solution to upgrade and improve the user experience.
Responsible for creating training manuals, training compliance methods and accountability requirements, conducting system training sessions, security and governance of each platform, and ensuring data integrity and accountability.
Responsible for assisting UAMS IT staff in supporting each platform and solution.
Keep implementation on schedule and coordinate with all other committees involved with the totality of each project.
Ensure all federal, state, and UAMS compliance and data integrity needs are met with the creation of each platform.

What they want

Expertise with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Transdisciplinary knowledge of general systems, computer sciences, and mathematics.
Ability to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization.
Ability to work in a team environment with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical abilities for budgeting and reporting purposes.

Starts: 2026-10-01