Management Systems Analyst, Senior

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. 

The Environment, Generation and Technical Business Unit is hiring a Sr. Management Systems Analyst (MSA) to help provide support for City Light’s Work & Asset Management System (WAMS). This position will be part of the Work Management team, reporting to the WM Manager. This team is responsible for administering the WAMS application which involves providing business side support (user set-up, data analysis, process improvement, etc.) for its users. 

This position will report to Carl Barnard, Manager of Work Management.   

• Provide user support for than 500 WAMS users and nearly 1000 employees that utilize the WAMS time entry (TE) system, including:

• Act as a liaison with the WAMS “champions” in different departments throughout City Light

• Provide training to new users on basic WAMS and WAMS (TE) functionality

• Assist in developing and implementing a WAMS data audit process

• Act as a team of WAMS administrators providing user support through setup and basic troubleshooting   

• Performing data analysis to support reporting and data visualization efforts

• Application and process troubleshooting

Minimum Qualifications

Requires three years of experience in systems, operations, procedures, research or analysis and a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, finance, computer science or a related field (or a combination of education, training or experience that provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:  

• Experience working with disparate groups (e.g., IT, engineering, project management, generation and operations etc.)
• Experience providing training related to software applications and business processes
• Experience documenting functional and technical requirements and specifications
• Experience using work and asset management applications (e.g., Oracle WAM, Maximo, SAP)
• Experience working on large application project teams
• Ability to build data visualizations and reports using tools such as Tableau, Cognos, MS Power BI
• Ability to problem solve and create self-motivated solutions
• Ability to analyze data using SQL and Excel
• Knowledge of hydro asset data and data flows
• Current Washington State Driver’s License and a desire to perform site visits to remote generation sites for meetings and training.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The full salary range for this position is $54.28 to $63.26 per hour.

Application Process

Please submit the following with your online application: Click or tap here to enter text.

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement 
• A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.  

Incomplete applications may not be considered. 

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications.   Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA , people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. 

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.

Salary : $54 - $63