Enterprise Application Analyst

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APPLICATION MATERIALSApplicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. In your cover letter, please address the following: Chelan County PUD is preparing for a major transition from our PeopleSoft ERP system to a modern, cloud-based ERP platform. This role is critical to maintaining stability in our current-state systems while contributing strategic leadership to future-state planning and implementation.Please highlight: Your experience supporting and optimizing ERP platforms such as PeopleSoft, SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Fusion/HCM, or Workday—particularly within public sector or regulated environments.Your involvement in full lifecycle ERP transformations, including strategy development, vendor evaluation and selection, implementation, and post-go-live optimization.Your expertise in fit-gap analysis, business process redesign, change management, and hybrid/cloud ERP architecture planning.How you have helped bridge legacy and next-generation systems to ensure both operational continuity and successful enterprise transformation.This role requires both technical fluency and strategic vision. We value candidates who bring an enterprise-wide mindset and a collaborative, solution-driven approach to ERP modernization and long-term system sustainability.Incomplete materials will not be considered.To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for August 4th.Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.SALARY RANGEThe starting salary range for Enterprise Application Analyst I is $72,960 - $91,200 (based on qualifications). With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $109,440, annualized.The starting salary range for Enterprise Application Analyst II is $87,840 - $109,800 (based on qualifications). With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $131,760, annualized.The starting salary range for Enterprise Application Analyst III is $109,600 - $137,000 (based on qualifications). With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $164,400, annualized.Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.BENEFITS EPOAIn addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website www.mychelanpudbenefits.org.JOB POSTINGEnterprise Application Analyst IOverviewThe Enterprise Application Analyst I is responsible for the support, operation, and maintenance of the District's Enterprise Applications: including but not limited to: PeopleSoft Human Resources and Finance, Maximo, Primavera, C2M (Customer to Meter) and Itron AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure). Customizes and configures workflow to allow the integration of client/server applications. Tests application layout to ensure the system is meeting corporate needs. Plays an integral role in the learning, training, and implementation of the District's enterprise applications.ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Business Systems Support: Configure and operate on-premises Enterprise Business Systems. Provide technical support for enterprise applications and software issues. Respond immediately to security, usability concerns and resolve service desk requests.Enterprise Business Systems Analysis: Perform systems analysis and modify existing IT systems. Monitor the system dailyEnterprise Business Systems Development: Participate in system upgrade activities. Perform query and reporting tasks.Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).Reports ToManager - IT OperationsOvertime exemptionExemptQualificationsEducationEquivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.Bachelor's Degree (B.S., B.A.) in a Computer Science field required.Experience1 year performing IT Business System Engineering, Programming, or Administration, or related experience is preferred.Licenses and CertificationsApplication-specific certifications for one or more enterprise business systems in use at the DistrictSkills and AbilitiesA fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities: Computer programming in 1 or more object-oriented or scripting languages.Knowledge of reading and comprehending SQL code, and comfortable with SQL database structure.Basic technical knowledge of computer hardware, networks, security, and support.Basic knowledge of system analysis, and requirements gathering techniques for business solutions and related documentation standards.Technology Design - Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.Strong reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Developing computer programs for business solutions.Data analysis and research, computer report writing.Communicate logically and clearly, both orally and in writing.Technical writing.Strong customer service skills and orientation.Learn new computer systems from documentation and training.Ability to support one or more software application.Ability and desire to solve problems and develop solutions.Able to analyze data and issues in a disciplined, structured, and analytical manner.Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.Ability to accept constructive feedback.Ability to work collaboratively on a team.Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English. Enterprise Application Analyst IIOverviewThe Enterprise Application Analyst II is responsible for the support, operation, and maintenance of the District's Enterprise Applications: including but not limited to: PeopleSoft Human Resources and Finance, Maximo, Primavera, C2M (Customer to Meter) and Itron AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure). Customizes and configures workflow to allow the integration of client/server applications. Tests application layout to ensure the system is meeting corporate needs. Plays an integral role in the learning, training, and implementation of the District's enterprise applications.ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Business Systems Support: Serves as system administrator / technical subject matter expert. Develop, document, and revise system design procedures, test procedures and quality standards. Provide individual training when requiredEnterprise Business Systems Analysis: Analyze and/or modify existing IT business systems of medium complexity to serve new purposes or improve workflow. Monitor the system daily and respond immediately to security and usability concerns.Enterprise Business Systems Development: Code, develop, test, maintain and monitor business computer programs and coordinate installation, including SOA integrations of moderate complexity. Locate and correct business system technical coding problems or errors of moderate complexity. Coordinate and integrate Enterprise Business Systems within the organization so information can be shared.Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).Reports ToManager - IT OperationsOvertime exemptionExemptQualificationsEducationEquivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.Bachelor's Degree (B.S., B.A.) in a Computer Science field. required.Experience2+ years Performing Enterprise Application Engineer or Analyst responsibilities, or closely related experience is required.Experience with District enterprise applications preferred.Utility industry experience desired.Licenses and CertificationsApplication-specific certifications for one or more enterprise business systems in use at the DistrictSkills and AbilitiesA fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities: Computer programming in 2 or more languages, preferably one object-oriented and one scripting languageModerate knowledge of SQL – comfortable writing SQL queries, creating views and understanding basic concepts of query performance.Knowledge of system analysis, customer needs assessment, and requirements gathering techniques and related documentation standards.Knowledge of business software applications and systems in use at the District/ other utility providers.Knowledge of District software and process design standards.Knowledge of software Enterprise Application suites.Critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension, and systems evaluation skills.Strong communication skills to effectively communicate complex subjects to a variety of audiences, including management.Detail orientation with a high level of intellectual curiosity.Ability to identify potential problems and use logic and deductive reasoning to develop numerous ideas or solutions.Ability to translate user requests into functional and technical requirements and effectively communicate with both the end user and technical team.Ability to develop and support specialized technical solutions, such as mobility, statistical modeling, bar coding devices, or other special devices.Ability to maintain basic technical documentation.Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English. Enterprise Application Analyst IIIOverviewThe Enterprise Application Analyst III is responsible for the support, operation, and maintenance of the District's Enterprise Applications: including but not limited to: PeopleSoft Human Resources and Finance, Maximo, Primavera, C2M (Customer to Meter) and Itron AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure). Customizes and configures workflow to allow the integration of client/server applications. Tests application layout to ensure the system is meeting corporate needs. Plays an integral role in the learning, training, and implementation of the District's enterprise applications.ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Business Systems Support: Coordinate and integrate larger enterprise systems within the organization so information and processes can be shared between departments. Ability to create and maintain documentation sufficient for supporting and maintaining business computer application Systems.Enterprise Business Systems Analysis: Analyze, expand and/or modify IT systems of high complexity to serve new purposes or improve workflow. Analyze and recommend new system investments.Enterprise Business Systems Development: Code, develop, test, maintain and monitor business computer programs and coordinate installation, including SOA integrations of high complexity. Maintains programs and technical configurations that relate to multiple Enterprise Business Application software suitesEF 5% Train and mentor lower-level employees.Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).Reports ToManager - IT OperationsOvertime exemptionExemptQualificationsEducationEquivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.Bachelor's Degree (B.S., B.A.) in a Computer Science field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Application-specific certifications for two or more enterprise business systems in use at the District are preferred.Experience5+ years Performing Enterprise Application Engineer or Analyst responsibilities, or closely related experience is required.Experience with District enterprise applications strongly preferred.Utility industry experience desired.Skills and AbilitiesA fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities: In-depth knowledge of major software applications and systems in use at the District or other utility providers, and how to apply the software to business processesAdvanced knowledge of SQL concepts such as query tuning, large scale/code-based data modification.Knowledge of utility operations best practicesWell-developed knowledge of functional and technical interrelationships between departments at the District.Strong knowledge of system analysis, customer needs assessment, and requirements gathering techniques and related documentation standards.Advanced knowledge of the technical architecture of District software systemsProject management and leadership skills.Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to resolve conflict, remove barriers and roadblocks and solve problems creatively.Outstanding verbal and written communication skills that can effectively communicate complex subject matter up, down and across the organization.Programming and direct technical experience that relates to the applications software suites in use at the District.Ability to learn new technologies and work on multiple project types.Ability to create and maintain documentation sufficient for supporting and maintaining business computer application systems.Project management abilities including leadership of cross functional teams.Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.Physical Demands (at all levels)Sitting Regularly 67-100%Standing Occasional 11-33%Walking Occasional 11-33%Lifting 1-10 lbs Floor-Waist Occasional 11-33%Lifting 1-10 lbs Waist-Shoulders Occasional 11-33%Lifting 1-10 lbs Above Shoulders Occasional 11-33%Stooping/Bending Seldom 0-10%Reach Waist to Shoulder Seldom 0-10%Wrist/hand/fingers manipulation (keyboarding, mousing, etc.) Frequent 34-66%Repetitive Motions Frequent 34-66%Talking Frequent 34-66%Hearing Frequent 34-66%Visual - Near Acuity Regularly 67-100%Visual - Far Acuity Seldom 0-10%Visual - Depth Perception Seldom 0-10%Working Conditions (at all levels)Noise Intensity Level: - ModerateBACKGROUND SCREENINGPursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.DISCLAIMERThe statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.EEOChelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish. Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination ProvisionThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)