Senior Systems Analyst

Municipal Electric Authority Of Ga; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision & Dental

Vacation & Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

457(b) Retirement Plan

Vacation Purchase Program

Job summary

MEAG Power in Atlanta, GA seeks a Senior Systems Analyst to deliver reliable, high-performing technology solutions and support multiple applications. You will participate in design, development, testing, and maintenance, collaborating with stakeholders to define system scope and requirements.

The role emphasizes automation, workflow optimization, and strong SQL/C#/VB.NET skills, with on-site duties initially and some remote flexibility approved by management. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Business or Information Systems, or related relevant work experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in internal IS administration or senior technical role.
• Laserfiche experience in system administration and workflow automation.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external teams.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
• Experience with software development and support methodologies.
• Experience with scripting, low-code/workflow automation, and RPA is a plus.
• Energy/utility industry experience is a plus.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and defines system scope and objectives for complex business systems based on industry best practices and IS objectives.
• Collaborates with Help Desk on escalated issues and SLAs, improving service delivery.
• Elicits, analyzes, documents, and validates business and system requirements.
• Maintains knowledge of all components of the company’s technology infrastructure.
• Leads projects and provides training on applications and platforms.
• Assists with automation initiatives to streamline operations and data accuracy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

C#

VB.NET

SQL

RPA/Scripting

Communication

System analysis

Workflow automation

Project leadership

Education

BS/BA in Business or Information Systems

Job description

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Senior Systems Analyst

Regular Full-Time Atlanta, GA, US

Position Title: Senior Systems Analyst

Department: Information Services

Reports to: Manager, Application Development and Support

Location: Atlanta, GA (*On-Site)

* During the first three (3) months of employment the incumbent will be required to work five (5) days a week onsite in the office, however thereafter they will be given the opportunity to work remotely one (1) day per week with manager approval.

Summary:

This position participates as a member of the team to deliver reliable, efficient and high performing technology-based solutions; assists in the design, development, testing, support, and maintenance of multiple business applications (both packaged and custom); works in a constructive and determined manner to execute the strategies and goals determined by management.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Formulates and defines system scope and objectives for complex business systems based on industry best practices and IS objectives.
• Collaborates with the Help Desk on escalated technical support issues within their supported applications, contributes to service improvement initiatives, and helps monitor adherence to established service level agreements (SLAs), partnering with other IT teams to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
• Acts as the liaison among the stakeholders to elicit, analyze, document, communicate and validate business and system requirements using industry leading practices within the systems analyst profession. Represents the needs of business customers from requirements through design validation and testing.
• Maintains a current working knowledge of how all components of the company’s technology infrastructure interact.
• Offers creative and educated proposals for new projects and improvement of existing applications.
• Participates in an open and constructive manner during all customer and staff interactions.
• Leverages the IS department’s technical expertise to assist in solving business problems, troubleshoot issues, identify workarounds for defects identified but not yet mitigated, and participate in root cause analysis.
• Assists with the review and selection of new business systems.
• Identifies opportunities for business process improvement and workflow automation; designs, develops, and implements automation solutions (e.g., scripting, workflow tools, system integrations) to streamline operations, reduce manual effort, and improve efficiency and data accuracy across business and IS functions.
• Assists in all aspects of application development and deployment. This would include but is not limited to: requirements gathering, application programming, database design, migration, server configuration, testing, documentation, research, and maintenance.
• Leads moderately complex projects and participates in larger, more complex initiatives.
• Assists customers with developing, presenting, and maintaining training on their respective applications. Assumes lead responsibility for training on information services applications and platforms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BS or BA (preferably in Business or Information Systems) or related relevant work experience.
• At least 5 years of experience managing multiple systems as an internal IS administrator, business systems analyst, or other senior technical systems owner.
• Laserfiche experience in system administration and business process automation (including complex workflow creation).
• Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external teams of IS and business personnel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent customer communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prepare presentations and communicate effectively at various levels of management.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and follow up with resulting action items.
• Working knowledge of software development and support methodologies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in business process improvement and workflow automation, including experience identifying inefficiencies and implementing automated solutions (e.g., scripting, low-code/workflow automation platforms, RPA).
• Exhibits good estimating and design skills.
• Excellent research, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong systems/process orientation with demonstrated analytical thinking, organization skills and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to parse, perform analysis, and understand log files.
• Experience configuring application settings alongside server-level access controls and security permissions is a plus.
• Strong SQL query skills are a plus.
• Experience with programming languages like C# and/or VB.Net are a plus.
• Energy/utility industry experience is a plus.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Number of Reports:

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

MEAG Power offers a competitive benefits package including;

• Health, Vision and Dental coverage as well as Opt Out Incentives
• Health and Dependent Care FSAs
• Vacation and Sick days
• 10 paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday (if hired prior to July)
• Short Term Disability (after 1 year of service)
• Long Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Individual, Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan with company match contributions
• 457(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan
• Vacation Purchase Program

MEAG Power is an equal opportunity employer. MEAG Power provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

MEAG Power is a drug-free workplace. External candidates are required to pass a drug test and background screening before beginning employment.