Business Systems Analyst I

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy
 

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities.  We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy.  When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between.  We want you to be safe, happy and healthy.  That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Job Summary

Business Systems Analyst I liaisons between the IT development teams and business units for the development and implementation of enhancements to existing systems. Performs business systems needs analysis, assists in formulating and defining systems scope and objectives through research and fact-finding combined with a basic understanding of business systems and industry requirements, defines specifications, conducts testing, implements and maintains systems, and assists in developing recommendations to solve problems and issues related to business system operations.
What you will do

• Builds and maintains business systems using Agile principles and processes.
• Following established procedures, ensures systems are operating as designed, evaluates requests for changes to the system, provides routine system maintenance (e.g., table maintenance and configuration), documents system processes and procedures, suggests system improvements and makes daily decisions involving direct application of technical knowledge to system issues.
• Typically works on simple to moderately complex and smaller and more defined initiatives to assess and refine user stories, collaborate with scrum teams and product owners on solutions, develop test plans, conduct testing, and implement systems and system improvements.
• Voices customer requirements into user stories and documents using Agile tools. Communicates with peers such that user stories are clearly understood by all stakeholders.
• Typically assists more experienced business analysts in developing business cases for improving and/or developing systems.
• Handles simple inquiries regarding the technical aspects of business systems by providing assistance to and coordinating work with IT staff and other business units (e.g., front-end ticket response).
• Follows standard procedures to provide functional and end-user support including end-user assistance, system maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Assists in developing and rolling out system application training materials for technical, departmental and end users.
• Maintains system documentation that supports system initiatives through manuals, lesson plans and procedures. May update system documentation under the guidance of more experienced business analysts.
• Engages in other duties as needed that support our Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in business administration, information systems, or related area Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work with and maintain highly confidential information.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management); ability to work with new technologies.
• Excellent organizational skills. Ability to work effectively when multiple priorities and timelines exist.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Key Skills

• • Continual Improvement Process
  • Requirements Management
  • Service Level Agreement (SLA)
  • Software Testing
  • Systems Performance Monitoring
  • Systems Designs
  • Systems Integration
  • User Acceptance Testing

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Pay Range:

$58, $76,426.00

This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

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Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
 

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