Process Improvement Analyst

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels 14/15, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.

This position supports the stabilization and continuous improvement of business transformation objectives and process mining solutions as part of the BHE Process Improvement Center Excellence. The Process Improvement Analyst assists with all aspects of business transformation stabilization and continuous improvement to ensure business needs are met. This individual will use analytics and data-driven insights to interact with the BHE affiliates to ensure process improvement outcomes. This position will collaborate with various business stakeholders and vendors to implement and align technologies in support of standardizing, digitizing and automating processes.

Ensures analytical and process mining capabilities support business transformation global process vision and strategy. Uses process mining and other analytics tools to evaluate process effectiveness and benchmark process conformance to business processes as designed. Identifies process improvement opportunities and creates data-driven insights to support BHE affiliates. Develops recommendations and action plans for improving process efficiencies and effectiveness.

Coordinates with business optimization teams and end users to understand feedback on business processes delivered by the transformation. Initiates collection and performs evaluation of end user feedback regarding reporting and analytics capabilities and needs. Identifies opportunities to apply Lean methods to improve business outcomes, reduce user pain points and increase process efficiency and effectiveness. Leads Lean Six Sigma projects to improve business outcomes.

Develops and tracks key metrics to demonstrate progress against business transformation objectives. Assists process improvement directors and IT teams to enhance deployed solutions, analytics and reporting.

Identifies opportunities to improve data quality. Supports data governance, data maintenance activities, and confirms alignment between initiatives and workstreams.

Reviews and updates process documentation as needed based on continuous improvement activities.

Other duties as assigned by the VP, Process Improvement and Process Improvement Adviser.

Bachelor's degree in IT, engineering, industrial science, business or a related field. (Typically, four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

Effective analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills to understand appropriate levels of process detail, but able to understand within context of process improvement goals.

Ability to collaborate with individuals across multiple businesses and departments to collect requirements and ensure data and analytics solutions meet business needs.

Excellent presentation and verbal and written communication skills. Ability to research, document, present and summarize process improvement measurements and findings to process improvement and business leadership.

Experience with Lean Six Sigma and process improvement is desired. Lean Six Sigma green belt or black belt preferred. Familiarity and experience with query languages, process mining and data visualization software is a plus.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.