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Application Analyst Specialist

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

Sep 22, 2026

Posting Details

Posting Number	S15793P
Working Title	Application Analyst Specialist
Department	EITS-Student Information Systm
About the University of Georgia	Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website	eits.uga.edu
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS or ORP
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Occasional after-hours as needed.
Advertised Salary	Up to 65,000
Posting Date	09/21/2026
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	10/19/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please provide name and contact information for three professional references This is a full-time, on-site position This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement	The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement	The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Position Information

Classification Title	Application Analyst III
FLSA	Exempt
FTE	1.00
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary	The Application Analyst will be responsible for working on a variety of applications for the University of Georgia. The Application Analyst will design, develop, test, and maintain new and existing applications in support of our central Identity and Access Management ( IAM) solutions. This position will serve as an analyst and developer for the Identity Management team. This position is responsible for taking appropriate security measures to safeguard data and systems, and for continuous improvement and automation in the implemented IAM framework to increase operational efficiencies and enhance UGA's security posture.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Experience with identity and access management tools and systems including One Identity Manager, SQL, Linux and Windows servers, Active Directory, LDAP, and Single Sign-on authentication solutions and protocols, such as multi-factor authentication, CAS, SAML, and OIDC. Experience with task and project management, ability to communicate with clients, and knowledgeable about standard security practices.
Physical Demands	Normal office environment.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?	No
Is this a Position of Trust?	Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?	No
Does this position require a P-Card?	No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?	No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?	No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)	Yes
Credit and P-Card policy	Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy	Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

I. Formulate strategy and work plans to configure and enhance the Identity Management System and Single Sign on system to meet campus needs regarding assignment, management, and use of campus identifiers including the UGAID, MyID, and others as needed. Capture and translate user requirements, oversee development of use cases and specifications seeking input from functional and technical users.

Consult with clients, technical staff and others on access and integration issues. Provide system design services to clients at both enterprise and client department levels of the organization. * Participate in security discussion and teams to assist in reducing risks surrounding digital identities and access to systems and resource.
Direct, supervise and coordinate efforts of application analysts and programmers in planning, designing, testing, documenting, and installing information systems.
Lead and develop effective working relationships between IT and client community to maintain ongoing awareness of IAM architecture and needs. Recommend technology and propose solutions to meet customer requirements.
Define, develop, and implement applications systems for computing needs that reflect client requests.
Determine detailed program and data requirements.
Design programs from business requirements.
Interact with user and systems management to plan and implement system policies.
Implement best practice design and security
Write program and project specifications for support staff. Review completed project for accuracy and adherence to department standards.

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II. Identifies and provides solutions to broad, complex, and critical work to address a primary identifier, implementation of access rights, single sign-on initiatives, and other issues. Develops secure solutions, recommend alternatives, and provides risk assessments.

Contribute by analyzing systems requirements, specifications and defining, developing, and implementing applications systems for university needs that reflect client requests.
Implement the UGA alternative identifiers as directed by senior leadership and functional units.
Determine detail program and data requirements.
Review and approve program and project specifications for support staff.
Review projects for accuracy and adherence to department standards.
Direct support of production application system operation as needed.
Adhere to and effectively communicate pre-established guidelines and standards.
Identify program problems (debug/troubleshoot); formulate and implement appropriate corrections.
Develop software solutions to satisfy customer ad hoc requirements.

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III. Support of production application system operations including software solutions and project management.

Oversee and direct the production support for IAM and single sign-on applications and tools to maintain support of a 24/7/365 operation.
Adhere to and effectively communicate pre-established guidelines and standards.
Identify program problems (debug/troubleshoot); formulate and implement appropriate corrections.
Develop software solutions to satisfy customer and hoc requirements.
Working knowledge of or proven capability to quickly learn structured programming languages(s), database management systems, and other tools to be utilized/supported in the hiring operating unit.
Demonstrate project management skills.
Ability to acquire new technical skills, apply those skills in the development of software solutions, and effectively convey new knowledge to colleagues.

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IV. Works collaboratively with EITS management, functional users, Identity Management team and project managers to develop and use project management methodology, techniques, tools, and solutions.

Utilizes "best practices" and implementation methodology while designing and implementing solutions for clients.
Develops methods and techniques to improve the process of delivering solutions to clients.
Develops and fosters a collaborative working relationship with clients.

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V. Coordinate management of information and requirements from/to EITS senior management and immediate supervisor.

Efficiently and effectively maintains the status of projects via software designated by EITS senior management based on pre-established guidelines.
Responds to special requests of EITS/AIS senior management within specified time.
Reports major activities, successes, solutions, and problems to immediate supervisor.

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