Application Configuration Analyst

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation is seeking an Application Configuration Analyst to support and optimize our enterprise applications and ECM platform. You will translate business requirements into effective configurations, working with business users and technical teams to deliver reliable solutions.

You will participate in configuration, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting, while documenting configurations and supporting continuous process improvements across enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years supporting, configuring, or implementing enterprise applications.
• Experience translating requirements into technical configurations.
• Basic understanding of databases and SQL for analysis and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with configuration, testing, and software support.

Responsibilities

• Learn ECM platforms, custom applications, and supporting technologies.
• Work with business users to translate requirements into configurations.
• Configure and maintain custom application toolsets to support processes.
• Assist with setup, configuration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Support users by troubleshooting issues and identifying solutions.
• Gather, document, and validate business and functional requirements.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and owners to implement enhancements.
• Assist with UAT, defect tracking, and production support.
• Create and maintain documentation, guides, and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to simplify processes and improve usability.
• Learn new technologies and processes to modernize enterprise applications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Learn new technologies

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Information Systems, or related field

Tools

SQL

Databases

Application configuration

Testing

Job description

About Oxy

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa.

Role Overview

The Application Configuration Analyst supports the implementation, configuration, and ongoing enhancement of enterprise applications and custom solutions. Working closely with business users and technical teams, this role helps translate business requirements into effective application configurations and process improvements. The ideal candidate is an analytical problem solver with a passion for learning new technologies, building business knowledge, and growing into a trusted application specialist supporting the organization's Enterprise Content Management (ECM) platform and related business applications.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Learn the ECM platforms, custom applications, and supporting technologies used within the organization.


• Work with business users to understand requirements and translate them into application configurations and solutions.


• Configure and maintain custom application toolsets to support business processes.


• Assist with application setup, configuration, testing, and deployment activities.


• Support users by investigating issues, troubleshooting problems, and identifying appropriate solutions.


• Participate in gathering, documenting, and validating business and functional requirements.


• Work closely with developers, business analysts, and application owners to implement enhancements.


• Assist with user acceptance testing (UAT), defect tracking, and production support.


• Create and maintain application documentation, configuration guides, and operational procedures.


• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to simplify business processes and improve application usability.


• Learn new technologies and business processes to support the ongoing modernization of enterprise applications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Information Systems, or a related field.


• 2-4 years of experience supporting, configuring, or implementing business or enterprise applications.


• Experience working with business users to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.


• Basic understanding of databases and SQL for data analysis and troubleshooting.


• Familiarity with application configuration, testing, and software support.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Good written and verbal communication skills.


• Experience working in an Agile or similar project environment is preferred.


• Strong customer service and communication skills.


• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively with business and technical teams.


• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.


• Takes initiative and is eager to learn and grow.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Company Culture & Vision

Oxy has bold ambitions to achieve net zero and help others do the same. To get there, we’ll need great minds ready to unleash big ideas, strong leaders ready to inspire and team players ready to make it happen.

Oxy produces energy and essential products to sustain and improve life on our planet. Our experienced teams, located in the United States, Middle East and Africa, are committed to safe and efficient operations and products, and to reducing our carbon footprint and helping others do the same. We are busy developing the big ideas and broad solutions we will need to achieve net zero. Every day, we get closer. And we won’t stop until we’re there.