Systems / Business Analyst II

Location: Denver, CO or Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid preferred)

Travel: Up to 10% for project-related activities

Employment Type: Contract (Initial 10 months with high likelihood of extension)

Position Overview

The Systems/Business Analyst II will join the Operations Capital Delivery project team supporting multiple large-scale operational technology initiatives. This team manages approximately 25 capital projects across operations including transmission, gas, distribution, and renewable energy systems.

The Business Analyst will play a critical role in requirements gathering, documentation, and coordination across project teams. This role involves working in a large corporate environment and may support multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Key initiatives may include projects such as gas transaction system replacements and market platform implementations supporting regional energy markets. The analyst will work closely with project managers, QA testing leads, business stakeholders, and vendors to ensure requirements are clearly defined, documented, and aligned with system design and testing efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document functional and non-functional business requirements.
• Support multiple enterprise projects simultaneously within the Operations Capital Delivery portfolio.
• Work closely with Project Managers, QA Test Leads, architects, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder discussions to clarify requirements.
• Map requirements to system design capabilities and testing scenarios.
• Assist with ULC governance processes and required project documentation.
• Support QA teams with requirements traceability and validation during testing cycles.
• Utilize tools such as Jira and Excel to manage requirements, track progress, and document project artifacts.
• Interface with external software vendors to understand vendor product capabilities and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Maintain documentation and contribute to project artifacts throughout the project lifecycle.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience as a Business Analyst or Systems Analyst.
• Experience working in a large, matrixed corporate environment.
• Strong experience with requirements gathering, documentation, and stakeholder coordination.
• Proficiency with Jira and Microsoft Excel for tracking requirements and project artifacts.
• Experience working on Waterfall-based projects or structured delivery methodologies.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, coordinate meetings, and manage multiple priorities.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the energy or utility industry.
• Experience supporting enterprise software implementations.
• Experience working with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software implementations.
• Experience with system modernization or cloud migration projects.
• Familiarity with operational technology systems supporting transmission, gas, distribution, or renewable energy operations.
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can quickly navigate complex corporate environments and drive requirements forward independently. They should be comfortable coordinating meetings with stakeholders, translating technical concepts into business language, and supporting testing and validation efforts.

Strong Candidates Will Demonstrate

• Confidence facilitating discussions with technical and business stakeholders
• Ability to document clear and actionable requirements
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes
  
  

Work Environment & Team

• Supportive and collaborative project team environment
• Cross-functional team including:
• Project Managers
• Business Analysts
• QA Test Leads
• Architects
• Operations stakeholders
• External software vendors
• Projects may involve operations software supporting transmission, gas, distribution, and renewable energy systems.
  

Interview Process

• Format: Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
• Interview Length: 30 minutes
• Panel: 2–3 team members
• Rounds: 1–2 rounds depending on candidate evaluation
  
  

Additional Information

• Position can be onsite, hybrid, or remote depending on candidate location and experience.
• If local to Denver or Minneapolis, candidates may be expected to work onsite up to 3 days per week.
• Parking is available onsite for employees working in office locations.
• High likelihood of contract extension based on project needs and performance.
  
  

Pay Rate Range

48 - 64 USD hourly