IT Business Technical Analyst II / III

Minimum Requirements

IT Business Technical Analyst II

• Bachelors' degree in Information Technology or related field
• PLUS two (2) year of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• Requires working technical knowledge gained through experience within a job area or system
  
  

IT Business Tech Analyst III

• Bachelors' degree in Information Technology or related field
• PLUS five (5) year of prior relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• Requires strong technical knowledge within a job area or system and basic knowledge across related technical areas

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• Skill in assessing business requirements via interviews, requirements determination using structured techniques for documentation, analysis, evaluation/validation; decomposition of high-level information into details; abstracting low-level information; distinguishing requests vs needs; distinguishing requirements vs. solutions; classifying/ prioritizing requirements; OO techniques using UML models; ambiguity analysis, ensuring consistent understanding across users, designers and testers; business process modeling of current state and desired/future state processes; defining and managing scope and client expectations, requirements change management and traceability; identifying and mitigating risks; applying creativity to solving complex
• Ability to advocate technology changes that provide value and support APS business goals; meet commitments; foster relationships amongst the business leaders; adapt to technology changes; put systems and procedures in place to assure that all relevant information is shared consistently; organize, prioritize, and plan work activities
• Apply creative solutions to business problems to ensure business needs are most effectively met; understand and anticipate needs and priorities of both internal and external stakeholders; demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations and streamline work processes.
  
  

Major Accountabilities

1) Analyzes moderately complex business problems to be solved with automated systems
2) Assesses client needs utilizing a structured requirements process
3) Acts as a primary technical advisor in identifying and evaluating systems and procedures that are cost effective, efficient, reliable, and meet user requirements
4) Documents requirements, and translates into proper system requirements specifications using high-maturity methods, processes, and tools
5) Assists in configuring system settings and option, and creating specifications for systems to meet business requirements
6) Designs details of basic automated systems
7) Plans and executes unit, integration, and acceptance testing
8) Supports and conducts visualization, user experience, and configuration elements of solution design
9) Analyzes performance metrics to ensure client satisfaction
10) May provide guidance, training, and assistance to entry level Analysts

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

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