Application Analyst

Discover a POWERful career at Associated Electric! Our organization offers challenging and rewarding work with career development and internal mobility opportunities - all within a family friendly and community centric culture. Our purpose is simple - to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy for our member-owners. At Associated Electric, one of the largest electric cooperatives in the nation, opportunities to gain valuable experience and contribute new ideas in an ever-changing industry are endless.

We are seeking highly motivated applicants for an Application Analyst to join our team in the Information Services division located at our Thomas Hill power plant. The successful applicant will provide support to Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. locations throughout the northern region.

As an Application Analyst, you'll be responsible for establishing and maintaining strong relationships with key business partners. Leading and facilitating exceptional initiative outcomes. You'll work closely with end-users providing user support, identifying business needs, gathering requirements, and recommending solutions. This role will require configuring, maintaining, and supporting multiple applications. The ideal candidate should have experience in system administration, application support, and change management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure ongoing satisfaction with our applications and the services we provide.
• Collaborate with multiple teams in the identification and execution of application improvements, adding business value and enhancing the user experience.
• Lead full-lifecycle projects that result in product enhancements, upgrades, and other system improvements.
• Support end-users by providing exceptional technical support for application issues and product training.
• Acts as a consultant on a broad range of technologies, platforms and vendor offerings
• Configure and customize applications to meet business needs.
• Create and maintain documentation related to system configuration, processes, and procedures.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors to resolve application issues and implement new solutions.
• Assist in the development of training materials and provide training to end-users as needed.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field or comparable experience in a related field.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly understand and analyze complex business processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong technical skills in application configuration, and system troubleshooting.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrates the following five elements of skill progression: creativity, craftsmanship, community, communication, and change.
• Experience with SQL, Oracle, or other relational databases is preferred, but not required.
• Three years of related experience is preferred, but all levels will be considered.

As an employer of choice and a certified Great Place to Work, Associated provides employees competitive compensation, 401k with an employer match, health, paid leave for family planning (including adoption), paid disability leave and other benefits. We support employees in their journey to physical, financial, emotional and social well-being and we encourage employees to enjoy time away with Paid Time Off, paid holidays and volunteerism in community events.Associated's culture includes workforce flexibility options with opportunities for personal and professional growth including tuition reimbursement and development planning resources. Come join a team where your talents are appreciated, your voice is heard, and your work has an impact!

To learn more and apply for a position, please visit . You will be able to upload additional applicant documents (i.e. resume, cover letter). AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity and affirmative action in all aspects of employment. Please contact us if you require assistance in filling out an application. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to an appointment.

Internal/External Posting Date:TBD

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