USAC Applications Analyst

USA 3M Company; Minnesota; On-site; USD 109,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking an USAC Applications Analyst to support US and Canada manufacturing facilities. You’ll collaborate with global teams to shape IT strategy, budgets, and standards while delivering projects across plants.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s or higher with IT or supply chain experience, plus two years with Microsoft SQL. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are required for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires six years of IT or supply chain experience with a High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree with two years IT or supply chain experience qualifies.
• Two years with Microsoft SQL in relevant environments.

Responsibilities

• Consult with USAC Applications Leadership on long-term IT strategy and budgets.
• Support short-term IT strategic direction for multiple plants.
• Collaborate on IT standards, policies, and cross-plant projects.
• Provide SME knowledge across a broad spectrum of applications.

Skills

Manufacturing systems

Networking knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED + 6 years IT/SC

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years IT/SC

Tools

Microsoft SQL

PMCS NT/OPRA NT

IMES

PowerBuilder

Job description

Job Description:

USAC Applications Analyst

Application analyst supporting US and Canada manufacturing facilities.

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As an USAC Applications Analyst, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Consult with USAC Applications Leadership team on long-term strategy.
• Supports short-term IT strategic direction and operating plans for multiple plants of varying size and complexity.
• Provides input for establishing budgets and IT-related spending for multiple plants.
• Supports corporate and regional technology standards and processes. Maintains the businesses needs with regard to IT systems, equipment, data, support, and training.
• Collaborates on and communicates all aspects of multiple plant IT activities, resources and policies.
• Supports multiple and diverse projects and project teams.
• SME knowledge across a broad spectrum of applications.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution with six (6) years of experience in IT or Supply Chain in a public, private or military environment.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution with two (2) years of experience in IT or Supply Chain in a public, private or military environment.

AND

• Two (2) years with Microsoft SQL in a public, private or military environment.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Expert knowledge and experience with manufacturing systems and a working knowledge of technical areas including networking, server & storage, applications, data warehousing, service and support.

• In-depth knowledge of 3M and IT’s business areas, structure, and organization is expected.

• Knowledge of corporate/plant policies and procedures, effective communications, effective documentation, interpersonal skills, change management, conflict resolution.

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, communication, problem solving, time management, and project planning skills are required to perform the duties in this position.

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment while juggling multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Self-motivated individual who communicates and influences with credibility and confidence; strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail. Ability to maintain working relationships from a distance.

• Hands on IT experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Two (2) years of experience with PMCS NT/OPRA NT

• Two (2) years of experience with IMES

• Two (2) years project management experience.

• Two (2) years experience with implementation of configurable purchased software solutions

• Two (2) years of experience with PowerBuilder.

• Ability to navigate a matrixed organization across the business and corporate IT.

Work Location:

• Maplewood, MN or Hutchinson, MN at least 4 days per week

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic

Relocation Assistance: Not Authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

Applicable to US Applicants Only: The expected compensation range for this position is $109,202 - $133,469, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 09/15/2026 To 10/15/2026 Or until filled

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.