IT Business Analyst - Problem Management

Entergy Corporation; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking an IT Business Analyst - Problem Management in New Orleans, LA. This hybrid role unifies IT Problem Management with Human Performance improvements, leveraging AI-powered tools and automation to accelerate insights and reduce manual effort.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Science, 5+ years in IT problem/incident management, and familiarity with ServiceNow, Jira, Lean/Six Sigma. Strong analytics and executive communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field.
• 5+ years of IT problem and incident management experience.
• Experience with ITIL frameworks (v4) recommended.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives (Lean/Six Sigma/Agile).
• Practical experience with AI productivity tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT).
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills; able to build operational dashboards and KPI scorecards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IT Problem Management process aligned to ITIL standards.
• Facilitate RCA sessions using 5-Whys and fishbone diagrams.
• Leverage AI techniques for predictive incident detection and automated ticket classification.
• Prepare reports on incident trends and problem management insights for IT leadership.
• Collaborate with IT Service Delivery teams on AI automation opportunities.
• Maintain IT Problem and Human Performance processes and knowledgebase.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

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IT Business Analyst - Problem Management

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Company: Entergy

Job Title: IT Business Analyst - Problem Management

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

*** This role will be filled as an IT Business Analyst, Sr. ***

***The preferred location is New Orleans, LA. Other locations within the service territory may be considered***

Job Summary/Purpose:

The Operational Governance and Execution department is seeking a highly motivated and analytically driven individual to coordinate the IT Problem Management, Human Performance improvement programs. Embedded within the IT OpEx Department, this role unifies IT Problem Management discipline with the IT Human Performance optimization program and elevates the operational efficiencies of the broader IT organization. The ideal candidate will be a process-oriented, data-driven, critical-thinking individual that is able to leverage AI-powered tools and intelligent automation to accelerate insights, reduce manual effort, and embed intelligence into operational workflows. The role requires active communication with IT leadership and provides key insights into operational health of IT systems, in addition to collaborating with IT Service Delivery teams in completing causal analysis for critical incidents and developing plans that seek permanent resolutions.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinate and drive the IT Problem Management process and its execution aligned to ITIL standards, (i.e., from detection and root cause analysis (RCA) to knowledge capture and formal closure) across IT Service Delivery areas.
• Facilitate structured RCA / problem-solving sessions using 5-Whys, fishbone diagrams, and value stream mapping to address systemic IT inefficiencies.
• Leverage AI-powered techniques (e.g., ServiceNow AI, Copilot etc.) for predictive incident detection, automated ticket classification, and intelligent problem correlation.
• Prepare and present reports on incident trends, problem management insights, and system performance to IT leadership.
• Provide input into the existing error knowledgebase and assist in maintenance of a process / tool improvement backlog for IT Service delivery teams
• Collaborate with IT Service delivery teams in identifying and piloting AI automation opportunities to reduce manual operational responses (e.g., alert noise reduction, self-healing solutions)
• Author and maintain IT Problem and Human performance management processes
• Identify, track and report human performance errors contributing to unplanned incidents, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain knowledgebase of IT Human Performance improvement opportunities and socialize with IT Service Delivery teams to help maintain high operational efficiencies.
• Maintain documentation of problem resolutions, corrective actions, and lessons learned.
• Apply human performance improvement (HPI) principles to post-incident reviews — ensuring blameless, learning-oriented outcomes
• Investigate recurring system and / or latent organizational deficiencies that could be leading to issues. Provide critical reviews of documented root cause analysis (RCA) to ensure valid and complete details are documented.
• Utilize ITSM tools to track and manage incidents and problem tickets effectively.
• Collaborate with IT OpEx leadership to align department performance activities with broader organizational KPIs and strategic priorities
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IT problem and incident management.
• Utility experience with Human Performance tools and controls.
• ITIL v4 certifications are highly recommended
• Demonstrated experience leading process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher), or Agile frameworks is recommended
• Practical experience using AI productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini) to improve documentation, reporting, and analysis workflows
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills; ability to build and maintain operational dashboards and KPI scorecards
• Excellent facilitation, written communication, and executive presentation skills

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in IT problem and incident management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
• Experience in root cause analysis (RCA) and IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL).
• Proficiency in using ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira, Remedy).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with leadership.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position

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Primary Location: Louisiana - New OrleansLouisiana : New Orleans
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option:
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 124920
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

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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.

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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.