12-01 Business Systems Analyst

Description:

Duties:

• Analyze existing, as well as planned, business practices for the purpose of creating the most feasible information technology solutions for Sprague.
• Define and document functional business requirements in support of above analysis where change is desirable.
• Work as a member of a team composed of users, analysts, developers, project managers and infrastructure personnel to design cost effective technology solutions in support of functional business requirements.
• Create business functional scripts that will strenuously test all application additions or enhancements. Work with user community in performing these tests noting any issues back to the appropriate technical team.
• Work with both the user community and the technical team in the design and implementation of necessary conversion procedures to insure a clean and timely transition to newly developed or enhanced systems.
• Work with the user community to insure that all team members are adequately trained in the use of all implemented systems within this position’s area of responsibility.
• Develop and oversee all implementation plans for new or enhanced systems within this position’s area of responsibility.
• Maintain documentation of IT Controls in support of Sarbanes Oxley Rule 404 compliance requirements.
• Support the user community in the use of all information systems within the area of responsibility. Any technical issues found as a part of this process will be clearly spelled out to the technical teams for resolution.
• Assist management and the user community in the evaluation of all proposed vendor software packages.
• Participate in all merger/acquisition activities insuring that information needs that result from this process will be met in a timely and efficient manner.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline and a minimum of 3-5 yrs of experience or an equivalent combination of education and training that provides the required skills and abilities.
• 4+ years of business analyst experience in the energy industry.
• Highly desired previous experience and knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley Rule 404 compliance requirements as they relate to IT controls and processes.
• Highly desired previous experience with the following systems dependent upon area of responsibility:
  Commercial & Operations
  • Deal capture Contracts & confirmations
  • Middleware / messaging
  • Billing
  • Risk (P&L, position, mark to market & VAR)
  • Credit
  • Scheduling
  • Settlement
  • Customer relationship management
  • Rack marketing
  • C&I marketing
  • Terminal & trucking operations (tank gauging, dispatch, safety, transportation)
  Back Office
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable
  • General ledger
  • Fixed assets
  • Budget
  • Financial analysis & reporting
  • Purchasing and procurement
  • HRIS
  • Tax
  • Legal
  • Image management
  • Records management
• Solid understanding of business analysis techniques/tools and project management methodologies
• Excellent documentation and project planning experience
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Ability to prioritize workload, perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment and relate to customers/outside contacts and fellow employees.