Business Systems Analyst

Sprague is passionate about delivering the diverse products and programs that warm, power and move the world. We keep homes warm through Northeastern winters and hospitals cool through summer. We help small businesses focus on serving their communities, and our renewable fuels keep our country’s infrastructure running. From importing wind energy components to deploying leading-edge solar technology to help power terminal facilities, we are committed to continually evolving to meet our customers’ changing energy needs.

Our Culture

We recently surveyed our employees to ask them their favorite part of the job. They answered, "The people I work with."

In addition to great coworkers, you’ll enjoy perks like medical benefits and retirement contributions that start on your first day. Employees start with three weeks (15 days) of paid vacation time per year! Sprague also provides tuition reimbursement for any employee that would like to further their education. Do you like to get involved where you work? Is giving back important to you? It’s important to us, too! Sprague donates back to the communities in which we live and work every year and provides opportunities for employees to support various charities throughout the year. In addition, Sprague offers paid volunteer time to allow employees to support charities which are meaningful to them in the communities in which they live. Sprague has a range of committees to support varying initiatives (Sustainability, Charitable, Scholarship, Innovation, FunForce, etc.). Sprague is a place that cares about its employees, its community, and about creating a place where people want to come to work every day.

Plus, we have some great benefits!

- 401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with employer match of 100% of the first 6% of the employee’s contribution

- Defined Contribution Plan with an automatic contribution from Sprague

- Paid Volunteer Time

- Flexible Working Policy

- Choice of high deductible and PPO Health Plans to fit your individual needs

We want to hear from you!

About the position:

Are you a Business Analyst who wants to work with Application Developers and Project Managers to make all that happen? If you’re an experienced Business System Analyst with demonstrated success leading cross-functional project teams to deliver technology solutions, we’d like to meet you.

The Business System Analyst is responsible for effectively leading the development, implementation and maintenance of a company's technology systems. In this role you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and analyze business requirements, provide guidance on system design and capabilities, develop and test necessary software, and implement solutions to meet business objectives. Additionally, the Business System Analyst will supervise and support initiatives, ensuring project delivery on time, within budget, and in accordance with defined quality standards.

This opportunity is hybrid and will be based in Portsmouth, NH. Candidates must be commutable to Portsmouth, NH.

Key Responsibilities:

- Serve as a liaison between IT departments and business units to understand and bridge their needs with effective technology solutions.

- Lead the evaluation and redesign of business processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

- Develop comprehensive system requirements and project documentation to guide the technical team.

- Evaluates and provides recommendations for system architecture, design, and capabilities, including the ability to integrate with other systems and applications as needed.

- Manage complex projects, overseeing timelines, resources, and deliverables.

- Conduct detailed system testing and lead quality assurance efforts to ensure solutions meet high standards and business requirements.

- Identifies potential issues and risks in technology systems, and develops mitigation strategies to minimize impact on business operations.

- Facilitate high-level meetings and workshops, driving strategic alignment and solution adoption.

- Provides expertise in software development, testing, implementation, and maintenance, ensuring that all deliverables are delivered on-time, within budget, and with high quality.

Requirements:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst, with a track record of managing complex technology projects.

- Experience with major enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, SCM).

- Expertise in software development, testing, implementation, and maintenance.

- Strong understanding of business processes, requirements gathering and analysis, and project management methodologies.

- Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

- Exceptional communication and leadership abilities, capable of influencing key stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams.

- Keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.

- Skills in data analysis, SQL databases, and programming.

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field

This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a robust technical background and a passion for driving technological innovation to support business success.

Who we are:

Sprague takes a collaborative, customer-centric approach to providing best-in-class energy products and related services throughout the Northeast. Founded in 1870, we pride ourselves on offering customers the expert solutions and high-quality service that help their businesses thrive in any market landscape. Sprague values innovation, safety, integrity and people. We know that our people are what set us apart from our competition, and we work hard to make sure each employee across our 20+ locations knows how important they are to our community.

Come join us to learn why we are consistently celebrating 20-, 30-, and even 40-year anniversaries here at Sprague!

Sprague is an EEO/AA employer. We strongly encourage minorities, females, Vets and individuals with disabilities to apply.

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