Job Description



Basic Purpose

Working with significant independence and under general direction, the senior systems and development analyst conducts analysis, creates system specifications, develops, tests and implements engineering, scientific and business applications, operating systems, and file/database servers. Utilizes existing or new technology in the automation of processes. Evaluates software packages and provides recommendations to management.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides some technical responsibility for an application involving multiple support personnel that is critical to the operation of the business; or serves as a technical leader, or provides extensive knowledge and skill in a unique technical area.

Designs, codes, tests, documents, implements and maintains moderately complex application programs and interfaces.

Provide customer support for package software and associated interfaces. Work with vendors to resolve problems with software and respond to suggestions for improvement and enhancements.
Consult with application users, evaluates user requests for new or modified computer applications and associated interfaces to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current systems and computer capabilities.

Research and analyze strategies, programs, and processes across and between all corporate functions.

Perform basic system analysis and design functions, handle critical development issues, research and analyze data.

May guide other analysts in the completion of assigned projects.

Provides technical input to assist in development of project planning. Performs any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment

Education and Work Experience
Bachelor's degree in management information systems (MIS), computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience. (Typically, four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

Prior Job Experience A minimum of six years of experience in systems analysis or software application development. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated advanced knowledge of programming in client/server, mainframe or web development environment.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of:
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of relational database technology.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors.
• Experience integrating Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) solutions within an environment with strong change and release management processes and procedures.
• Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in Oracle and Microsoft SQL database development.
• Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in .NET and other current computing programming languages.

Demonstrated skills such as:
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Availability for periodic on-call responsibilities.

Equipment and Applications
PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands
General office environment. No special physical demands required.

**NOTE: THE COMPANY MAY FILL THE POSITION(S) AT A LOWER LEVEL DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES**

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.