Business Systems Analyst

Join AZAD Technology Partners as a Business Systems Analyst and support a regional energy utility organization that is committed to operability and sustainability.

This individual will perform process, controls, and systems analysis; interfacing with users to support functional and technical requirements development, analysis of tools and techniques to support the development of processes, systems, and controls.

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This is a 2 years plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. This position is hybrid in Vancouver, WA with onsite 1 - 2 days weekly.

The hourly pay rate range for this position is $60.00 - $66.00 depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as composition of selected compensation package.

The ideal candidate must possess the minimum qualifications :

• A degree in Information Technology, Technical Management, Information Management, Engineering, Business Systems, Computer Science or a directly related technical discipline is preferred.
• 8 years of experience is required with an applicable bachelor's degree.
• 10 years of experience is required with an applicable associate degree.
• 12 years of experience is required without a degree.

Experience should include business systems analysis with a focus in process development in and for a regulatory / regulated business environment.

Expert level practitioner in business systems analysis and / or systems analysis. (Project business system analysis experience required;

do not include Service Desk or O&M experience).

Demonstrated experience in supporting full lifecycle of projects through the IT Systems Development Lifecycle. Advanced knowledge in IT planning, functional and technical specifications, and system life cycle (SLC) management.

Experience Supporting Requirements Development including :

• Conduct interviews and facilitate workshops to elicit business requirements.
• Research, analyze, model and organize information for developing requirements.
• Decompose high-level information and abstract up from low-level information to distinguish solution ideas from business needs.
• Facilitate requirements validation sessions and present findings to BPA management and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate to resolve requirements conflicts between stakeholders.
• Research, document, and validate current and future state processes and designs (functional and technical).
• Help define best approaches, alternatives, and decision frameworks for alternative business solutions analyses.

Demonstrated experience with Engineering Requirements / Business Process Improvements / Metrics / Reporting. Experience with the NERC Reliability Standards or equivalent regulatory standards and documentation requirements, including experience delivering projects with Cyber Security and / or other compliance requirements.

Examples of equivalent experience includes airline, medical, nuclear industry, or other life-safety / reliability industry with similar oversight.

Advanced knowledge of Visio or other similar flowchart tools. Experience with use of SharePoint and MS Project. Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, charting and reporting.

AZAD Technology Partners is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer-centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by utilizing the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills.

Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD is a leading provider of Technology Consulting and Engineering Solutions to Fortune 500 and innovative high-tech firms since 1992.

AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years.

Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and our passion about technology is key to our success. Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most innovative projects in the Pacific Northwest.

If you enjoy working in such an environment, we encourage you to apply.

EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401K Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus.

U.S. Citizens only for Federal Clearance Requirement.

AZAD Technology Partners values diversity in backgrounds and in experiences. Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.

AZAD Technology Partners is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.

AZAD Technology Partners is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law.

AZAD Technology Partners takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.

AZAD Technology Partners is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.

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