IT Analyst - Rotational

Arizona Public Service Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service invites applications for an IT Rotational Analyst role designed to accelerate hands-on experience across infrastructure, applications, and governance teams. The program provides three six-month rotations, mentorship, and structured learning to develop cross-functional IT professionals statewide.

Recent graduates who enjoy collaboration, problem solving, and growth in IT are encouraged to apply; accelerator tracks like AVEVA PI offer specialized training and potential for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Prior Intern/Co-op experience in IT or equivalent experience.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills, along with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong understanding of relational databases & SQL, the Software Development Lifecycle, software QA & testing best practices.

Responsibilities

• 1) Support the design, development, modification, and/or configuration of applications and programs.
• 2) Support production systems, analyzes and resolves production problems in a timely manner.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

SQL basics

Scripting basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Eng related field

Tools

AVEVA PI

Python

PowerShell

SQL

Job description

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Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

The IT Rotational Analyst role helps power APS’s mission to deliver reliable, affordable, and clean energy by strengthening the technology that supports our operations and customers statewide. Through hands‑on experience across multiple IT disciplines, this role contributes to building secure, efficient, and forward‑looking systems that enable APS to serve one of the fastest‑growing states in the country.

What Your Day Would Be Like

• Contributing to real IT projects that support core business and operational systems across APS gaining hands-on/real-time experience working on important and challenging projects
• Three six-month rotations through infrastructure, applications, and planning/governance teams to build broad technical and business perspective
• Responsibilities within each rotation including a combination of assignments, participating in structured learning, and preparing formalized feedback
• Troubleshooting and resolving application or production issues that impact users and services
• Testing enhancements and fixes to ensure systems are reliable,accurate, and ready for use
• Collaborating with mentors and teammates to strengthen communication, presentation, and teamwork skills

Who We’re Looking For

• Recent graduateswho are motivated learnersthatenjoy collaborating, solving problems, and growing intocross‑functionalIT professionals

Accelerators

Accelerator tracks are optional pathways within the Rotational Analyst Program designed to develop specialized expertise in in-demand areas. Participants follow the standard rotational structure of three six-month rotations while completing targeted training aligned to a specific functional focus. This structured approach provides enhanced skill development and prepares participants for potential full-time placement within the selected specialty upon program completion.

Participants in an Accelerator track may be required to complete additional agreements during or following the first rotation to continue in the specialized pathway. Applicants are encouraged to review the available 2026-2027 Accelerator track options below and indicate their interest within their application materials.

AVEVA PI Accelerator: What makes the AVEVA PI Accelerator unique is its specialized training focused on the AVEVA PI Software. This work requires strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, a basic understanding of data concepts, and some experience with scripting or programming tools like SQL, Python, or PowerShell.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Prior Intern/Co‑op experience in IT or equivalent experience.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills, along with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong understanding of relational databases & SQL, the Software Development Lifecycle, software QA & testing best practices.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• Experience working with AVEVA PI systems.
• Experience working with agile IT teams.
• Good understanding of real time data systems, data collection, systems monitoring, and visualization.
• Participation in the APS internship program is highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in group settings.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others.
• Creative problem-solving skills and quick thinking, practical, decision making skills.
• Commitment and passion to develop into a cross-functional team member who will make a direct impact on company success.

Major Accountabilities

• 1. Support the design, development, modification, and/or configuration support of applications and programs
• 2. Support production systems, analyzes and resolves production problems in a timely