Systems Analyst II

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As a Systems Analyst II you will consult on the current state of specific IT systems to provide data-driven and functional advice on how to refine or improve functionality to solve technical needs. You will communicate findings to company leaders and may assist with training IT team members on new systems and procedures.

Most importantly, you'll work with supportive teammates who have a strong work ethic and are committed to doing the right thing.

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GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Systems Analyst II helps guide the development of technical solutions by the IT (Information Technology) department to meet current and future business needs. Their role is to consult on the current state of an IT system and provide data-driven and functional advice on how to expand or refine its functionality to solve technical requirements. The Systems Analyst II collects data, observes workflows, and monitors system activity to identify areas of improvement. They communicate their findings to company leaders and help them define their requirements and resource needs. The System Analyst II often trains their IT team members to help guide the implementation and support of new systems and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & KRA (Key Result Areas):

> Safety/Culture

• Continuously maintains Orenco management's safety, cultural, and professional standards.
• Promotes, encourages, and reinforces a positive safety culture, safe practices, and a safe work environment to all employees.
• Analyzes business and application processes, develops specifications and requirements for developers and/or engineers to follow, then test new technical solutions to verify fit.
• Elicits requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, task, and workflow
• In some cases, where skill set matches requirements, and if resource capacity requires it, they may take on direct software development responsibilities.
• Critically evaluates information gathered from multiple sources, reconciles conflicts, decomposeshigh-levelinformationintodetails,abstractsupfromlow-level information to a general understanding, and distinguishes user requests from the underlying true needs.
• Proactively communicates and collaborates with external and internal customers to analyze information needs and functional requirements and delivers the following artifacts as needed: BRD (Business Requirements Definitions),Use Cases, Stories, GUI (Graphical User Interface),Screen, and Interface
• Utilizes experience in using company-wide requirements definition and management systems and methodologies
• Quickly learn the Azure Cloud Computing landscape utilized at Orenco and assume administrative responsibilities of same.
• Take on intermediate level T-SQL (Transact-Structured Query Language) database scripting modifications and design.
• Serves as the liaison between business units, and the software development, support, and infrastructure teams.
• Collaborates with developers and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyzes trade-offs between usability and performance
• Work to be done during manufacturing business hours, which may include an occasional early and/or later shift as needed. However, this position may on occasion work outside business hours to support department needs. Occasional long hours may be required
• Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is required.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum two years of experience in a technical analysis role or similar matching business requirements with technical solutions.
• Minimum two years of experience creating/using T-SQL script.
• Minimum two years of experience developing software in a variety of programming languages.
• The ability to take initiative and be self-motivated.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
• Proven technical writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Experience with user acceptance testing of software.
• Experience with implementing and maintaining solutions within Cloud Computing environments such as Microsoft Azure or AWS (Amazon Web Service).
• Ability to be flexible and adjust to priority changes with little notice and to remain calm during confrontational or high-pressure situations.
• Ability to use sound judgement and follow-through in problem-solving and decision-making processes.
• Must have satisfactory driving record, maintain valid driver's license, and current insurance on personal vehicle if used for business. Must meet company insurability requirements.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

Cell phone

Desktop and laptop computer (Mac and/or PC) General office equipment

Multi-line phone with intercom

Vehicle

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office environment with limited exposure to outside elements, dust, and fumes during time spent in manufacturing areas.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Regular job duties include seeing, speaking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, prolonged periods of sitting including extended time viewing a computer screen. Intermittent physical activity including standing, walking, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, holding, bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, and occasional light lifting of under 20 lbs. Occasional use of a motor vehicle.