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Application Analyst, Niche Systems

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The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for an Application Analyst, Niche Systems in our National Center office located in Dallas, Texas

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Provides analysis and administration of assigned application(s) on Microsoft Operating System or web-based Software as a Service (SaaS) application(s) across AHA. Assigned application(s) may include SharePoint, JD Edwards Enterprise One; Blackbaud, Nation Builder, E-Mail Marketing, Workday, Luminate, Greater Giving, Salesforce, etc.
  • Provides tier 3 service and support through Service Request Management for assigned application(s). Oversees security access and administration for users.
  • Plans and organizes application configuration and modification projects including gathering business requirements, identifying resources, and participating in scheduling and implementation.
  • Troubleshoots and conducts technical analysis to resolve problems with assigned application(s.
  • Conducts quality assurance and testing during upgrade releases and ensures the AHA customization remains intact. Identifies and resolves issues with new code or releases.
  • Identifies and documents assigned application best practices. Analyzes data and reports to ensure application data quality.
  • Leads Power User Group to ensure business understanding and user alignment with assigned application best practices and standards. Provides training to users and lower level application analysts.
  • Escalates issues and concerns to management, application vendor or developer(s) to resolve.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, related area or equivalent work experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience with business application support, management and administration.
  • Experience training or documenting end-user support.
  • Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of technology and languages behind assigned application.
  • Proficient in SQL, CSS, HTML, JavaScript or other programming languages as required by application assignment.
  • Ability to communicate and coach application users with advanced customer service skills.

Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:

  • Proficient understanding of project management role.

Organization Info

American Heart Association | American Stroke Association

Overview
Headquarters: 
Dallas, TX, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1949
About Us
Mission: 

The American Heart Association's mission is to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, America's No. 1 and No. 5 killers.

Founded in 1924, our organization now includes more than 30 million volunteers and supporters. We fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide critical tools and information to save and improve lives.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 27 2019
Active Until: 
Nov 27 2019
Hiring Organization: 
American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
industry: 
Nonprofit