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Applications Systems Analyst Office of the CETO
The UT MD Anderson is seeking an Application Systems Analyst to support the Education & Training Division. The Application Systems Analyst plays a critical role in aligning technology solutions with business needs by analyzing workflows, supporting system functionality, and enhancing application performance. Within the Education & Training Division, the Application Systems Analyst contributes to the delivery of efficient, reliable systems that support learning, development, and operational effectiveness.
UT MD Anderson is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Application Systems Analyst collaborates across multidisciplinary teams to ensure systems are optimized, integrated, and aligned with organizational goals. Through continuous improvement, the Application Systems Analyst supports innovation and excellence in system operations and data utilization.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in information systems, data analysis, and application support and system troubleshooting. A background in supporting cross-functional teams, documenting business processes, and maintaining data integrity is preferred. A background in informatics, along with experience supporting educational applications and onboarding processes, is strongly preferred.
Why Us?
Working as an Application Systems Analyst at UT MD Anderson offers the opportunity to directly support mission-driven initiatives that advance education, research, and patient care. This role provides exposure to complex systems, cross-functional collaboration, and emerging technologies such as data integration and generative AI tools, while supporting professional growth and maintaining work-life balance.
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Responsibilities
Application Development Support
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define application and reporting data models and optimize query performance
• Analyze and document business workflows, system processes, data flows, functional requirements, and reporting needs
• Troubleshoot application issues, validate system logic, and recommend system improvements
• Support system configuration, testing, user acceptance testing, implementation, and post-implementation activities
• Maintain system documentation including workflows, technical specifications, testing plans, and standard operating procedures
• Ensure data governance and integrity across systems by implementing data quality practices
Data Integration Support
• Develop, test, debug, and maintain queries using structured query language (SQL)
• Support ETL workflows and data integration processes
• Perform web scraping and external data ingestion in a secure and reliable manner
• Develop and maintain data APIs or data access packages for secure internal consumption
• Utilize generative AI tools to automate and improve data processing workflows
• Maintain security, compliance, and best practices in all data management activities
Collaboration & Training
• Coordinate and train data scientists, analysts, and end users on data pipelining and preparation techniques
• Promote best practices for data integration and consumption across stakeholder groups
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Two years experience in Epic software, domain, analysis, design, project management, or programming. May substitute require education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
Preferred: A background in informatics, along with experience supporting educational applications and onboarding processes, is strongly preferred. Support end-to-end system lifecycle activities, including configuration, testing, user acceptance testing, implementation, and ongoing post-implementation support.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
