Position: Senior Systems Analyst
Location: Richmond, VA (hybrid - 1 week in office, 1 week remote)
Duration: 12-24 months Contract
Will travel be required for this position? If so, how often? Some, maybe once per month. These would be day trips for the most part.
What schedule is the candidate required to work? Can set their own start/end time within reasonable boundaries, (5) 8s or 9-hour days with every other Friday off

Client's IT Generation team is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst with strong analytical skills and attention to detail to provide support for the project Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Power (CVOW). The successful candidate will need to be an expert in all aspects of the System Analyst role. The ideal candidate will possess an exceptional understanding of the SA skillset and toolset and have a solid understanding of modern computing technologies. The candidate will need to be able to collaborate successfully with clients to understand their business needs and can convert their requirements into system specifications. The ability to effectively communicate (written, verbal, presentation) with internal business partners, IT personnel, and external service providers is critical to success in this role. The successful candidate will develop new and innovative processes to facilitate the move of Client into the exciting opportunity with wind energy.

Duties include:

• Function as a consultant to our internal business partners regarding technology and process solutions.
• Facilitate finding, developing, and implementing viable technology solutions for our business partners by working with teammates, IT groups within the company, external service providers, and business partners.
• Provide guidance to our internal business partners by knowing what technologies are available to solve complex requirements.
• Interface with internal business partners, IT groups, and external service providers to implement new systems and modify existing systems.
• Facilitate and lead requirements workshops.
• Functionally deconstruct, analyze, and document our internal business partners' systems, problems, processes, and needs.
• Define business requirements and test cases using structured methodologies.
• Effectively lead documentation of business requirements, test cases, use cases, and design thinking exercises.
• Provide written and verbal updates on projects and solutions to IT and business management.
• Develop and deliver training on new or revised system functionality to raise awareness, educate users, and support personnel.

What are the top (at least three if possible) "must have" skill sets (technical/functional) which are required?

• Structured, methodical System Analyst skillset (software system requirements gathering, workshop facilitation, documentation, testing)
• Knowledge of current technologies.
• Effective communication
• Capability and willingness to learn rapidly, ask questions, and retain the information provided during the process.
• Organizational and documentation skills
• Knowledge of the power industry.
• Interest in renewable energy sources.
• Ability to work as part of a team, being led and leading.
• Effective communication
• Workshop and problem-solving facilitation with business unit client groups and IT teams.

What are the top "nice to have" skill sets?

• What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)?
• What education and certifications/licensures are required? Bachelor's preferred - IT, Computer Science, Business, Economics, Engineering, open to other majors
• Are there any specific companies/industries or ideal background you would like to see in the candidate's experience? Experience in information Technology, a business/technology consulting firm, or a utility business group.

IT experience in a large-scale environment, across multiple hardware and software platforms, or business unit experience that includes working closely with IT in the development and implementation of large-scale systems.

Pay Range: $65 - $69 Hourly

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.