PCard Analyst — Administrative Business Professional

PCard Analyst

Join the MSU PCard Program as a PCard Analyst and help manage a high-impact financial operation supporting 3000 cardholders and $65M in annual spend. This role combines operational oversight compliance analytics and process improvement to strengthen financial controls and enhance the user experience. Youll work cross-functionally to analyze data improve systems and drive program effectiveness - making a direct impact on a critical university-wide function.

The PCard Analyst supports the operational and strategic management of the universitys procurement card program by overseeing key processes strengthening compliance and financial controls and driving continuous improvement. This role leverages data analysis and critical thinking to monitor transactions identify risks and implement solutions that enhance program effectiveness and accountability. Responsibilities include card lifecycle operations compliance monitoring and reporting system and data management and stakeholder communication and training. Working under the direction of the PCard Administrator the Analyst partners with internal stakeholders to support audits investigations and system enhancements while ensuring the secure handling of sensitive information. This role is essential to maintaining the integrity efficiency and scalability of a high-volume financial program.

• Provide operational and analytical support for the PCard program including transaction review compliance monitoring and issue resolution.
• Analyze data to identify risks trends and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support investigations related to noncompliance misuse or fraud in coordination with internal and external partners.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance reporting systems and program effectiveness.
• Develop and implement process improvements aligned with policies regulations and best practices.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and personnel information.
• Provide guidance and support to staff and assist in maintaining continuity of operations.
• Effectively communicate with cardholders administrators vendors and external agencies both written and verbally and represent the department in alignment with university and unit values.
• Build cross-functional expertise across PCard operations to support continuity and prepare for expanded responsibilities and future advancement opportunites.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to department support staff and student employees.

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in a business-related field or in a field which corresponds to the particular department of employment; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in office procedures and administration or in performing responsibilities related to the operational activities of the employing unit; experience in a supervisory role; experience with word processing database spreadsheet presentation software and/or desktop publishing web page software; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience with procurement card (PCard) or commercial card programs.
• Experience working within Michigan State University systems policies or processes.
• Experience in audit data analysis or compliance monitoring.
• Experience supporting or investigating fraud misuse or financial risk.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.

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Work Modality

This position is in-person with the expectation of an on-campus presence daily.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience.

STANDARD 8-5

Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.