Technical Analyst - Level I (Hybrid Work Environment)

Maple Grove Headquarters

Applications Due: November 27, 2023

More than power, we're about people. At Great River Energy, people are our first priority--both customers and employees. Here, you will find a team-centered environment that's rewarding, challenging, and exciting. As a cooperative-owned generation and transmission company, we are Minnesota's second largest utility based on generating capacity.

Total Rewards:

A typical starting range for this position is $71,000 - $83,000 annually. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.

General Summary:

The Technical Analyst will perform the following functions:

· Analyze, architect, design, develop, implement and provide operational support to business processes, business applications and system integrations.

· Identify business requirements and determine system and/or process needs to ensure project deliverables meet customer expectations.

· Identify, extract and analyze business data, interpret models and disseminate information with a topical focus in support of business operations.

· Design and develop business solutions based on business requirements to provide business improvements.

· Develop and conduct quality assurance testing to ensure quality products are delivered.

· Support, enhance and maintain existing business applications to ensure their availability, reliability, and performance.

· Establish and maintain application development and support processes to improve application reliability for the business.

Qualifications:

· Ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) or related field and 0-3 years’ experience developing and supporting business systems or applications OR 2 + years of post-high school education in a technology related field and 2-5 years’ experience developing and supporting business systems or applications.

· Knowledge in business systems analysis, gathering requirements and developing processes and data models.

· Basic understanding of core functional ETL processing and its operational management

· Basic understanding of relational database technology

· Experience developing reports against relational databases

· Strong problem solving, communication, organizational and time management skills

· Strong team focus and ability to work well with others is a must

· Experience with architectural design, development and testing of business applications is desired

· Strong development background in web applications using HTML, C#, and Object-Oriented programming skills, such as .Net are a must

· Preferred skills include: IBM Cognos, SQL, PL/SQL, Transact-SQL, User Interaction Design, source code repositories, JavaScript, Linux/OpenShift, JSON, REST CSS, XML and testing tools.

Working Conditions:

Normal office conditions with visits into plants. Conditions may include long periods of sitting, using a keyboard or mouse, and reading a PC monitor. May be required to do occasional lifting of computer equipment (approx. 40 lbs.) and work under and around office furniture and plant equipment. Exempt personnel are expected to work the necessary hours to get the required work accomplished. This position is subject to 24X7 support as needed. Every effort will be made to resolve IT issues by on-call rotational staff. May be expected to travel to support remote sites and to attend training and conferences. May be required to perform support functions, testing and training under various environmental conditions. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.

Apply:

Qualified professionals will find we have a lot to offer comprehensive benefits package, wellness programs, continuing education, generous retirement plan, a team-based, collaborative culture and more! Qualified candidates, please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com under the Careers page.  Application deadline is on November 27, 2023. Great River Energy values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.

About Great River Energy

Powering what’s possible Great River Energy is a not-for-profit electricity provider owned by our 28 distribution cooperatives in Minnesota and Wisconsin for which we generate and transmit electricity. We provide wholesale electric service to our member owners who distribute electricity to approximately 660,000 member consumers - or about 1.7 million people. A diverse mix of generation resources - Our power plants generate more than 2,800 megawatts of electricity and several solar arrays capable of producing 650 kilowatts. In addition, we purchase wind and hydroelectric energy.Your electricity is delivered through power lines to you. Every time you plug in your toaster, television or other electrical device, a system of power lines goes to work to bring you the power you need. Our job at Great River Energy is to keep the lights on by providing a safe & reliable supply of electricity.

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