26-655.B - IT Sr. Systems Analyst - Operations

Hilcorp Energy Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilcorp Energy Company in Houston seeks an IT professional to partner with Upstream Operations and IT to design, build, and deliver custom applications and data solutions. The role combines hands-on development with strategic systems analysis, using AI-assisted tools, SQL, and AWS to modernize operations and drive value.

You will lead projects across their full lifecycle, manage vendors, translate business needs into technical specs, and communicate risks to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT-related experience including systems analysis, application delivery, business analysis, or project management.
• Strong SQL skills, data modeling, data validation, and reporting.
• Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, Replit).
• Experience coordinating third-party vendors or development partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Oil & Gas operations experience is a differentiator.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Upstream (Operations) and IT to understand workflows and priorities.
• Envision, design, and deliver value-adding IT solutions (automation, data accuracy, controls).
• Use AI-assisted tools to accelerate development and prototype solutions.
• Write, optimize, and maintain SQL queries and data models.
• Modernize cloud-based platforms (AWS) to improve reliability and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead projects through full lifecycle, managing scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

SQL

AI tools

Vendor management

Communication

Project coordination

Problem solving

Oil&Gas knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Cursor

Claude

Replit

AWS

Job description

Job Objective: Responsible for partnering with Upstream (Operations) business units and the Information Technology (IT) Department to understand technology needs and challenges, and to design, build, and deliver custom applications and data solutions that modernize operations and advance the overall business strategy. This role combines hands-on application development with strategic systems analysis-using AI-assisted development tools, SQL, and modern cloud-based platforms to deliver practical, high-impact solutions. The incumbent leads projects across their full lifecycle and serves as a trusted technology partner to operational stakeholders.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted technology partner to Upstream (Operations) business units, learning their workflows and priorities firsthand, and representing those needs within the IT Department.
• Envision, design, and deliver custom IT solutions to the Upstream business that deliver measurable value in terms of automation, efficiency, data accuracy, or improved controls.
• Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, Replit) to accelerate development cycles, prototype solutions, and explore innovative approaches to complex business problems.
• Write, optimize, and maintain SQL queries, data models, stored procedures, and database integrations to support application functionality, reporting, and data analysis needs.
• Use current technology and cloud-based platforms (such as AWS) to help modernize the Upstream application portfolio, improving reliability, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee all phases of projects from conception through completion-including scope, schedule, and budget-keeping end users engaged through timely and relevant communication.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously using standard project management tools and practices, maintaining clear prioritization and stakeholder alignment throughout.
• Manage the activities of third-party software vendors and development partners in the delivery of IT solutions; evaluate vendor proposals, coordinate deliverables, and ensure contractual commitments are met.
• Translate business requirements and project documents into technical specifications for development by internal or external resources; review and validate delivered solutions against acceptance criteria.
• Own solutions across their full lifecycle-from requirements gathering and build through deployment, user training, ongoing iteration, and continuous improvement based on operational feedback.
• Produce clear technical and functional documentation; communicate progress, risks, and tradeoffs to both technical teams and non-technical business stakeholders.
• Continuously evaluate deployed solutions for performance, usability, and alignment with evolving business needs, recommending and implementing improvements as appropriate.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, AI tooling, development methodologies, and industry trends relevant to enterprise application development and operations technology.
• Adheres to the company's values-integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment, and innovation.
• Supports company vision and mission.
• Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards, and is punctual to work and meetings.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Builds customer confidence; is committed to increasing customer satisfaction; sets achievable customer expectations; assumes responsibility for solving customer problems and removing blockers.
• Ensures commitments to Upstream (Operations) are met; solicits opinions and ideas from operational stakeholders; responds to inquiries and advocates for business needs within IT.
• Promotes knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving across IT and business teams; provides guidance to colleagues and helps strengthen the organization's capability to deliver modern solutions.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Five (5) years minimum experience in Information Technology (and/or related fields), including systems analysis, application delivery, business analysis, or project management.
• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and ship functional software applications or technology solutions-whether through formal employment, independent projects, or AI-assisted development workflows.
• Strong SQL skills, including complex query development, relational data modeling, data validation, troubleshooting, and interpretation of results for business reporting.
• Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT, Replit, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience managing or coordinating the work of third-party software vendors or development partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to navigate ambiguous or incomplete requirements and translate them into working solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical teams and non-technical operational audiences.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding organizational skills and strong personal accountability for outcomes.
• Experience in Oil & Gas operations-including upstream production, drilling, or field data management-is strongly preferred and viewed as a meaningful differentiator for this role.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year university or college with a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering or related field of study, or relevant experience.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Experience with public cloud technologies is strongly preferred, but not required
• Certification in Advanced Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Information Technology Software Management (ITSM). LEAN and/or Six Sigma, preferred, but not required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, preferred, but not required.