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Associate Application Analyst
Job no: 537215
Work type: Staff
Senior management: Vice President-Info Technology
Department: Enterprise Systems
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia, Fully Remote, Hybrid
Categories: Business / Accounting / Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems / Technology
Job Description
Virginia Tech is seeking two Associate Application Analyst to join our Enterprise Systems team supporting either Human Resources Applications or Finance Applications. These teams support, develop, and integrate application software systems and enterprise data that power critical university administrative operations. With a strong focus on technology, efficiency, collaboration, and innovation, our teams deliver solutions that support Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, and the employees who rely on these services every day.
As an Associate Application Analyst, you will:

• Assist in analyzing business processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement and increased efficiency.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, or Finance stakeholders to support the design, testing, implementation, and maintenance of solutions that solve business challenges.
• Apply developing technical skills to support applications, integrations, reporting, data analysis, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Assist in documenting procedures, processes, and system functionality while ensuring clear communication across stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues across functional and technical teams.
• Work independently while receiving guidance and mentorship from experienced analysts and technical staff.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to build expertise in enterprise applications, business process analysis, systems integration, reporting, and application support while contributing to solutions that advance Virginia Tech's mission.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree, or a combination of education, training, and progressive experience that equates to a Bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to analyze business processes
• Foundational understanding of human resources, payroll, finance, or other administrative business processes, or a demonstrated ability to learn new functional areas quickly.
• Familiarity with relational databases and basic knowledge of SQL
• Effective teamwork and collaboration skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience developing scripts, code, or reports using languages such as Java, Groovy, Python, .NET, PL/SQL, SAS, or SQR
Preferred Qualifications
• Exposure to ERP, HRIS, Payroll, Finance, or other enterprise administrative systems.
• Exposure to higher education administrative practices, applications, and integrations.
• Exposure to APIs, integrations, or low-code/no-code platforms such as Boomi
• Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle and integration practices
• Exposure to web application frameworks such as Angular or React
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$61,756 - $75,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
9/12/2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact IT Human Resources at ithr@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Advertised: September 6, 2026
Applications close: September 12, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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