Business Analyst I -Sr

Entergy Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy Corporation is seeking a Business Analyst to translate business requirements into functional specifications for IT Delivery teams overseeing Grid Technology initiatives. The role serves as the bridge between business SMEs and technical stakeholders, shaping the design and standards for T&D applications.

You will document use cases, functional specs, and templates, while staying current on industry trends to ensure solutions meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business-related field or equivalent work experience.
• Master's Degree is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Power Delivery business SMEs to capture, analyze, translate, and document business requirements into operational work products (e.g., use cases, functional specs) for T&D to be used by the development teams.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of business needs and awareness of business objectives. Keep abreast of industry trends and innovations in technology.
• Translate both strategic and tactical business requirements into specific operational requirements within an assigned business domain.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Powerpoint

Written communication

Verbal communication

Requirements writing

Project management (entry-level)

Organizational skills

T&D systems knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business-related field

Master's Degree

Tools

ADMS

GIS

TOMS

Job description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Implements the requirements process for the Grid Technology organization that translates user needs into functional specifications including the establishment of standards, use-cases, templates, and critical processes (i.e. requirements, change control, and requirements traceability). Is an intermediary between the business community and Entergy's IT Delivery teams, working with Program Managers, Development teams, Solution Architects, and business subject matter experts (SME) to capture, clarify, and translate business requirements into documentation and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and models) from which applications and solutions are developed. Helps shape the technology implementation to meet the demand among the business unit.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with Power Delivery business SMEs to capture, analyze, translate, and document business requirements into operational work products (e.g., use cases, functional specs) for T&D to be used by the development teams.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of business needs and awareness of business objectives. Keep abreast of industry trends and innovations in technology.
• Translate both strategic and tactical business requirements into specific operational requirements within an assigned business domain.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business-related field or equivalent work experience.
• Desired : Master's Degree.

Minimum Experience

• Analyst I: 0 - 2 years of professional experience
• Analyst II: 2 - 4 years of professional experience
• Analyst III: 4 - 6 years of professional experience
• Analyst Sr: 6+ yearsprofessional experience
• Preferred : 3+ years of operational experience (operating & maintaining electric utility facilities), including previous experience and knowledge of T&D applications.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in writing requirements (e.g., business requirements, use case, functional specs)
• Entry-level project management
• Good organizational skills required with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Working knowledge of the electric T&D systems
• Good computer knowledge regarding Entergy's core T&D software applications and systems (ADMS, GIS, TOMS, etc.)
• Must be able to lead and work with other personnel, departments, and organizations as part of a team to provide high customer satisfaction

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

• None

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Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans || Louisiana : Baton Rouge

Job Function : Corporate

FLSA Status : Professional

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Union description/code : NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings : 1

Req ID : 125407

Travel Percentage :Up to 25%

EEO Statement

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.

The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Accessibility

Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here ([e-mail]?subject=Accessibility) and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.

Additional Responsibilities

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Equal Opportunity (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2l-equal-opportunity-clauses-and-other-requirements/2l00-equal-opportunity)

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact [e-mail] to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS

As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note

Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

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