Business Systems Analyst 3 (Maximo Functional SME)
VSolvit · Ventura, California, United States · $115K–$120K/yr
IT Services and IT Consulting · 201-500 employees
About the role
Acts as the primary Maximo Functional SME to bridge the gap between customer operational needs and technical architecture. Responsible for translating business workflows into functional requirements and providing expert recommendations for system optimization.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree, Security+ certification, and 2-4 years of government program experience. Candidates must have a strong background in IBM Maximo and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
Benefits
Full description
***THIS IS A REMOTE POSITION***
Job Summary
The Business Systems Analyst 3 serves as the primary Maximo Functional Subject Matter Expert (SME), acting as a non-project management advisor regarding the functional use, configuration, and optimization of the Maximo Enterprise Asset Management system. This role explicitly bridges the gap between the customer's operational needs and our Maximo Systems Architect by evaluating business processes, mapping workflows, and translating end-user requirements into technical specifications. The Maximo Functional SME ensures that all proposed system enhancements align with core business objectives before they are passed to the architecture team for technical execution.
This position works directly with the Maximo Project Manager and Maximo Solutions Architect, developers, system administrators, and customer stakeholders to establish priorities, coordinate execution activities, manage risk, and ensure successful execution of all Maximo-related operational and project activities.
As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these include, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisors and the contract Program Manager, staying focused on assigned tasks, and completing other tasks as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Functional Advisory & Requirements Translation
- Act as the primary liaison and strategic translator between the customer and the Maximo Systems Architect.
- Evaluate customer workflows and business systems to translate complex, operational end-user needs into clear, functional system requirements for the architecture team.
- Serve as the core advisory resource for software capabilities, functional user requirements, and system configuration best practices tailored to Maximo.
- Provide expert recommendations on functional implementation strategies, system sustainment, and opportunities for continuous improvement within the Maximo environment.
- Onboarding & Schedule Support
- Assist the Project Manager and Systems Architect by conducting functional Level of Effort (LOE) evaluations for new customer onboarding, application enhancements, or feature upgrades.
Basic Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related technical/functional field.
● Experience: 2–4 years of Government program experience, preferably supporting Department of Defense or Navy customers.
● Desired Skills:
○ Strong background in evaluating user needs, application capabilities, and mapping functional workflows (specifically within IBM Maximo or similar enterprise asset management systems).
○ Proficiency with enterprise ticketing systems and functional design documentation
○ Functional understanding of IBM Maximo application environments and enterprise asset management operations
○ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
○ Ability to professionally communicate with executives, customers, technical teams, and operational personnel
○ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic operational environments
● Certification: Security+ certification.
● Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
- If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offered
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience supporting IBM Maximo Asset Management environments in enterprise or government organizations
● Experience supporting Department of Defense or Navy enterprise systems
● Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, ITIL, or hybrid project management methodologies
● Familiarity with Maximo Integration Framework (MIF), enterprise integrations, and Maximo operational workflows
Company Summary
Join the VSolvit Team! Founded in 2006, VSolvit (pronounced 'We Solve It') is a technology services provider that specializes in cybersecurity, cloud computing, geographic information systems (GIS), business intelligence (BI) systems, data warehousing, engineering services, and custom database and application development. VSolvit is an award winning WOSB, CA CDB, MBE, WBE, and CMMI Level 3 certified company. We offer a customizable health benefits program that best meets the needs of its employees. Offering may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long and short-term disability and other insurance products, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401K Retirement Plan options, Tuition Reimbursement, and assorted voluntary benefits. Our goal is to grow together and enjoy the work that we do as a team.
VSolvit LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
