Guidehouse

IT Architecture/Cloud

ApplicationAdministratorITAnalystBusinessApplications

$51–85k Chicago, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Application Administrator IT Analyst – Business Applications at Guidehouse. Skills: Application administration, business applications, ERP platforms, low-code / no-code platforms, automation, AI. Configure, administer, and support internal business applications in alignment with Guidehouse standards for security, governance, and performance. Provide Tier 1 / Tier 2 support for end users, including troubleshooting application, software, and basic system issues”

Industry & Context.

IT Architecture/Cloud
Problems you'll solve

analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills

Eligibility Requirements

Travel Required: Up to 10%, Clearance Required: None

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

University Degree and minimum 0-2 years of prior relevant experience OR 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree, interest in enterprise technology, business applications, and process improvement, Foundational understanding of: Application administration and configuration concepts, Foundational understanding of: IT fundamentals such as operating systems, networking, or databases, Foundational understanding of: Data structures, basic SQL, or reporting concepts, analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills, Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non‑technical users, Demonstrated professionalism, accountability, and willingness to learn

Nice to Have

Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience), Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday, Deltek, etc.) through coursework, internships, or projects, Experience or exposure to low‑code / no‑code platforms (e.g. , Microsoft Power Platform, ServiceNow, Appian, Mendix), Familiarity with workflow, automation, or business process tools, Exposure to AI‑enabled capabilities such as copilots, chatbots, or intelligent automation, Basic scripting or programming experience (Python, JavaScript, PowerShell), Familiarity with IT service management or ticketing tools, Interest in enterprise systems, business applications, or IT consulting

What You'll Do.

and support internal business applications in alignment with Guidehouse standards for security

Provide Tier 1 / Tier 2 support for end users

including troubleshooting application

and basic system issues

Assist with support and maintenance of enterprise systems

including ERP platforms

Customize application features

and role‑based access to support business processes

Support user access requests

and basic security permissions

Leverage low‑code / no‑code platforms

and AI‑enabled features to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort

Partner with business users to gather requirements

and translate needs into effective application configurations

and change management activities

and standard operating procedures

Participate in data validation

and application optimization initiatives

Coordinate with vendors or internal technology teams to escalate and resolve issues as needed

Support training efforts and help users adopt new systems or features

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with business users to gather requirements, document use cases, and translate needs into effective application configurations; Coordinate with vendors or internal technology teams to escalate and resolve issues as needed; work effectively with technical and non‑technical users; collaboration in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment

Communication Scope

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Process & Methodology

change management activities

Full Job Description

**_Job Family_ :** IT Architecture/Cloud ** _Travel Required_ :** Up to 10% **_Clearance Required_ :** None ** _What You Will Do_ :** * Configure, administer, and support internal business applications in alignment with Guidehouse standards for security, governance, and performance * Provide Tier 1 / Tier 2 support for end users, including troubleshooting application, software, and basic system issues * Assist with support and maintenance of enterprise systems, including ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday, Deltek Costpoint, Deltek Replicon) * Customize application features, workflows, forms, and role‑based access to support business processes * Support user access requests, account setup, and basic security permissions * Leverage low‑code / no‑code platforms, automation tools, and AI‑enabled features to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort * Partner with business users to gather requirements, document use cases, and translate needs into effective application configurations * Assist with testing, upgrades, releases, deployments, and change management activities * Document incidents, resolutions, configurations, and standard operating procedures * Participate in data validation, basic reporting, and application optimization initiatives * Coordinate with vendors or internal technology teams to escalate and resolve issues as needed * Support training efforts and help users adopt new systems or features * Operate with professionalism, attention to detail, and collaboration in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment ** _What You Will Need_ :** * Requires a University Degree and minimum 0-2 years of prior relevant experience OR 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree * Strong interest in enterprise technology, business applications, and process improvement * Foundational understanding of: * Application administration and configuration concepts * IT fundamentals such as operating systems, networking, or databases * Data structure

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