Applications Analyst

Las Virgenes Municipal Water District; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Virgenes Municipal Water District is seeking an Applications Analyst to plan, configure, implement, administer, and support its enterprise business applications across ERP, CIS, EDM, and EAM systems. You will liaise with IS, end users, vendors, and consultants to ensure solutions meet operational needs.

Responsibilities include reporting, BI/dashboard development, data integrity, security, and coordinating vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• Three years of experience supporting enterprise business applications including configuration, implementation, troubleshooting, reporting, systems integration, and user support.
• California Class C Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, configure, implement, and support enterprise business applications (ERP, CIS, EDM, EAM).
• Develop and maintain BI reports, dashboards, and data analysis solutions.
• Analyze and resolve software issues and implement system improvements.
• Evaluate and adopt AI technologies to improve productivity and compliance with policies.
• Maintain system documentation, security, and data integrity.
• Coordinate vendors/consultants and provide training to staff.

Skills

SQL scripting

AI technologies

Data governance

Cybersecurity

Project leadership

REST APIs

APIs

Enterprise reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems

Tools

Power BI

Crystal Reports

Job description

THE POSITION

Under the general supervision of the Principal Technology Analyst or other assigned supervisor, an Applications Analyst performs the planning, configuration, implementation, administration, maintenance, enhancement, integration, testing, documentation, and support of the District's enterprise business applications and serves as the technical liaison between Information Systems, District end user departments, software vendors, and consultants to ensure enterprise applications meet the District’s operational needs.

This recruitment is being conducted to establish an eligibility list to fill current and upcoming vacancies within the classification during the life of the eligibility list, up to one year. The current opening is a full-time position located in the Finance and Technology Department.

THE APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

The process and dates outlined above are subject to change as needs dictate. Candidates will be notified of their status in the recruitment process via e-mail.

A) Application Screening

Your application will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications established for the classification. Those candidates determined to meet the minimum qualifications will have their applications reviewed by the hiring supervisor. Candidates who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to the 1st round (structured) interview.

B) 1st Round (Structured) Interview

Tentative Date Range: November 9-13, 2026

Location: Zoom Video Conference

C) 2nd Round (Selection) Interview

Tentative Date: November 19, 2026

Location: Las Virgenes Municipal Water District Headquarters

Plans, leads, and participates in enterprise application implementation projects including project planning, requirements gathering, scheduling, coordination of resources, configuration, risk identification, testing, implementation, and post-implementation support of the District’s enterprise business applications including but not limited to the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Electronic Document Management (EDM), Customer Service Information (CIS), and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems.

Provides support for business processes and objectives using enterprise applications; designs, develops, maintains, and optimizes operational, financial, regulatory, and management reports, dashboards, and business intelligence solutions.

Analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves software application issues; identifies, recommends, and implements system improvements, modifications, and upgrades involving enterprise applications.

Evaluates, recommends, implements, and utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to improve productivity, business processes, reporting, documentation, knowledge management, and software support activities while ensuring compliance with District policies, cybersecurity requirements, privacy regulations, and data governance standards.

Develops and maintains system documentation, configuration documentation, workflow diagrams, disaster recovery procedures, and technical standards.

Develops, optimizes, and troubleshoots Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) queries, stored procedures, views, and database objects.

Assists in maintaining application security, auditing, and compliance with District cybersecurity policies.

Monitors application data integrity and identifies and corrects data inconsistencies.

Manages vendor and consultant activities; coordinates vendor support requests and software maintenance agreements; evaluates vendors and products; prepares feasibility studies; recommends and establishes program objectives, priorities, and schedules.

Provides training, guidance, and work direction to lower-level Information Systems staff.

Performs other duties as assigned.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE OF AND PERFORMANCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

• Use of configuration management and/or diagnostic tools, monitoring applications and performance analysis tools;
• Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) scripts, Crystal Reports, Power Business Intelligence (BI), and other reporting tools;
• Enterprise software including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Customer Information Systems (CIS), Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS), Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAMS), and Relational Database Management systems;
• Database design and structures;
• Representational State Transfer (REST) and Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) web services and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs);
• Emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and intelligent automation concepts applicable to enterprise business applications;
• Data governance, cybersecurity, and privacy principles related to the use of AI-enabled technologies.

ABILITY TO:

• Plan and lead major enterprise business application projects;
• Perform technical configurations, customizations, and extend commercial off the shelf enterprise resource planning software;
• Analyze and define problems, evaluate alternatives, and provide solutions;
• Read, interpret, and apply technical publications, manuals, and other documents in performance of assigned tasks;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on technical issues to individuals with varying degrees of familiarity with information technology;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, consultants and vendors;
• Report, track, and resolve complex enterprise application issues;
• Prepare complex reports using business intelligence tools, Microsoft SQL, and other reporting tools;
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work to meet changing priorities and deadlines;
• Program in modern programing languages (e.g. PowerShell, Transact-SQL);
• Evaluate, adapt, and apply new and emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), and recommend appropriate solutions to improve business processes and operational efficiency;
• Evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy, completeness, bias, and compliance with District policies prior to operational use;
• Provide training and guidance to others.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Sufficient eyesight to read fine statistical reports and standard text and data on computer terminal screens;
• Ability to speak and hear at normal conversational levels in person and over the telephone;
• Manual dexterity to write legibly and to use calculations, computer terminal, and other general office machines;
• Ability to lift and carry up to approximately 25 pounds and to reach, bend, or crouch to use files and records

Any combination of training and experience, which demonstrates attainment of the required knowledge and ability to perform the required work (with reasonable accommodation, if needed), typically:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience supporting enterprise business applications, including application configuration, implementation, troubleshooting, reporting, systems integration, and user support.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: A valid California Class C Driver’s License must be maintained at all times.

DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Cloud and platform development certification such as Microsoft PL-400 Power Platform Developer Associate, CompTIA Cloud+, and CompTIA Server+
• Data and database management certification such as Microsoft DP-300 Azure Database Administrator Associate and CompTIA Data+
• Business Analysis certification such as IIBA Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) and IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

ABOUT THE LAS VIRGENES MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT (LVMWD)

THE LOCATION

LVMWD headquarters is located in Calabasas, CA. Nestled in the oak dotted foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, the upscale community with small town charm features a progressive local economy, safe neighborhoods, blue ribbon schools and supports healthy lifestyles.

WHAT WE DO

Joining the team at Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) means you will be a part of a highly-skilled and well-respected professional labor force. LVMWD provides the critical service of delivering safe, reliable potable water and, along with the Triunfo Water & Sanitation District operated under a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), provides wastewater treatment, recycled water service and biosolids composting. The LVMWD service area spans 123-square miles serving the cities of Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Hills, and Westlake Village, as well as the neighboring unincorporated areas of western Los Angeles County. LVMWD currently provides water service to a population of approximately 74,000 people including residential and commercial customers.

For more information on the services we provide, please visit https://www.lvmwd.gov/

OUR VALUES

Every day, the 130 dedicated employees of LVMWD work to efficiently deliver safe, clean, dependable water and provide environmentally protective wastewater treatment services. Following the example from nature around us, LVMWD works to maximize the region’s limited water resources by “Valuing Every Drop - Bringing Water Full Circle.”

The District is committed to the values of integrity, respect, commitment, responsibility, collaboration, and leadership. We are committed to fostering and maintaining a workplace culture that promotes and supports a highly effective workforce. We seek to hire candidates whose values align with ours and who will contribute positively to the workplace culture.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, mental or physical impairment, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, or age (except where a bona fide occupational qualification). The District will act to ensure equal treatment to all persons in matters affecting recruitment, hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, assignment, benefits, training, and layoff practices, and any other matters affecting employment with the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District. The same policy applies to all qualified Vietnam‑era veterans, disabled veterans or other persons with disabilities that are capable of performing a particular job with reasonable accommodation to their disability.

ACCOMMODATIONS

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process please notify Human Resources, in writing, upon applying.

ELIGIBILITY LIST

Those candidates who pass the structured interview will be placed on an eligibility list for the classification in order of their score, ranked from the highest to the lowest score. Eligibility lists are valid for up to one year, unless a new eligibility list for the same classification is established.

SELECTION INTERVIEW

Typically, the top three ranks from the eligibility list are invited to a selection interview with the hiring supervisor and other district representatives. The hiring supervisor, with input from those who assist on the selection interview, selects a candidate for hire.

CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

A conditional offer of employment will be provided to the prospective candidate after the selected candidate is approved by the General Manager. The conditional offer of employment is conditioned based on the candidate’s successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical and, depending on the position, a pre-employment drug test.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

The pre-employment process consists of a background check and post-offer pre-employment medical examination and drug screen (if applicable). The background check will consist of verification of information provided on the job application such as education, employment history, driving status, possession of certifications, references, criminal records, and other information required and deemed necessary for the position. A pre-employment drug test will be conducted for prospective employees who will be designated as a “covered employee” under the district’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy, pursuant to Department of Transportation Regulations, as well as for prospective employees assuming safety-sensitive positions.

OFFICIAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

After successful completion of the background check, pre-employment medical examination and, if required for the position, pre-employment drug test, an official written offer of employment will be provided to the candidate.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD FOR EMPLOYEES NOT DEEMED AT-WILL

This is a for-cause position. However, an employee hired into this classification is assigned a probationary period and is in at-will status for the duration of their probationary period. The probationary period is part of the examination process and is used to determine whether work performance or work-related behavior meets the required standards of the position. A probationary employee may be released at any time during the probationary period with or without cause or reason, without notice or appeal or grievance, and without any rights set forth in Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs). Unless otherwise specified by Memorandums of Understanding or the district’s Hiring Policy, the probationary period for newly hired employees is 12 months of actual and continuous service. The probationary period can also be extended by the District at the discretion of the General Manager or their designee.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION

For information about our benefits, salaries, job descriptions, and other employment opportunities, please visit https://www.lvmwd.gov/human-resources-and-risk-management