Research Systems Analyst

Job Summary 

Support University research faculty in providing administrative and technical support in conducting experiments involving transportation systems and the evaluation of results.  Normal Work Hours:  20 hours/wk (Additional hours as needed) 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assist Project Director in writing research reports, proposals, and monitoring budgets 

• Perform project planning, scheduling, coordination and training 

• Assist Project Director in conducting research experiments.  Prepare progress reports, technical papers, and presentations as required by project manager or contractor 

• Acts as a project coordinator and liaison with sponsors/customers, acquiring project technical and financial information, coordinating tasks and reviews, and answering questions relating to project matters 

• Develop equipment and software capability for research; test, evaluate, and implement suitable computer hardware and software 

• Maintain documentation on standardized workstation configurations, including hardware, software and integration requirements.  Perform software installation, maintenance, and documentation 

• Implement, deploy, and manage desktop software configurations; assist staff and students with hardware and software related issues, such as furnishing information about connecting to computing resources, providing recommendations, installation and troubleshooting of workstations, printing and networking problems 

• Administer PC, Linux, and Unix based workstations and their Internet capabilities 

• Provide administrative project support including reviewing and processing employee timesheets, project equipment and supply purchases, travel requests and claims 

Position Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and one year of related experience or minimum of four years performing similar duties 

• Experience in development of budgets (including labor, benefits, equipment and supplies, travel, and indirect costs) is preferred   

• Project planning and scheduling, group and project coordination, client/customer presentation, software demonstration and testing, report writing and preparation of visual aids, and utilizing computer-based tools.  Experience in technical writing   

• Experience in budget variance analysis desired  

• Experience in supporting and installing PC hardware and software for users   

• Experience administering local area networks, Windows, Unix, and Linux workstations, blade servers and remotely located server equipment, and virtualized machines (VMs) 

• Hewlett-Packard, Sun Microsystems, IBM and/or compatible workstations; UNIX / HPUX / SOLARIS / Windows NT & 2000 operating systems; local area network (LAN); multimedia facilities, Linux Workstations 

• Ability to logically analyze data, situations and project requirements, and draw sound conclusions   

• Develop project schedules and testing procedures  

• Instruct persons in the effective use of computer-based tools, software applications, and documentation procedures   

• Translate user requirements into functional systems specifications  

• Prepare clear and concise reports   

• Establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships with coworkers, sponsors, product users, sub-contractors, collaborating contractors and government departments, and supervisors    

• Work independently in the field to organize week-long project meetings and training sessions   

• Administer computer systems development subcontracts with off-campus vendors 

• A background check is required for all regular benefited positions 

• The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment 

Physical Requirements  

• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone 

• Dexterity of hands, fingers, and wrist to operate a computer keyboard and calculator 

• Seeing to read a variety of materials and instrumentation. 

• Sitting or standing for extended period of time 

• Physical agility to lift 20 pounds to shoulder height 

• Physical agility to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 

$25.09 - $39.78/hr