Business Systems Analyst II (Chicago, IL US)

Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues enhance a supportive and energetic culture and be part of the climate solution At Energy Solutions we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy carbon and water-use savings. Since 1995 weve harnessed that power to offer proven performance-based solutions for our utility government and institutional customers.

ES is currently seeking a powerhouse Business Systems Analyst II to join our fast-paced Information Systems Team. Youll play a key role in delivering innovative solutions that help drive business success. Partnering with stakeholders developers and cross-functional teams youll translate business needs into clear requirements that shape platform enhancements and technology this role youll analyze business processes define and refine requirements and help ensure solutions align with strategic objectives. Your ability to simplify complex concepts facilitate collaboration and bridge the gap between business and technical teams will be critical to delivering successful outcomes.

This is a hybrid work opportunity. ES has offices in Oakland CA; Orange CA; New York NY; Portland OR; Chicago IL; and Boston MA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with minimal guidancewith internal and external stakeholders tounderstand clarify and documentbusiness needs

• Partner withdomain expertsand engineerstosupport solution designfor moderately complex technical problems

• Prepare andmaintainwelldocumented functional specifications workflowsmock-upsand user stories

• Maintainand refineepicsuser stories and acceptance criteriato ensure clarity completeness and alignment withbusinesspriorities

• Contributeto backlog refinement sprint planning and release planning activities to support alignment between business priorities and development capacity

• Analyzecurrent product workflows andevaluateopportunities for improvement based on business needs and system capabilities

• Coordinateandsupportuser acceptance testing (UAT) activities by developing test casesfacilitatingexecution andvalidatingrequirements against delivered solutions

• Trackandanalyzekey metrics and KPIs toevaluatesolution performance andidentifyimprovement opportunities

• Participatein retrospective discussions andcontributerecommendations to improve team processes and deliveryoutcomes

• Participate in prototyping and proofofconcept effortstovalidatesolution approaches and workflows

• Contribute to process improvement initiativesbyidentifyinggapsin requirements documentation and delivery practices

• Support adoption of Agile best practicesby reinforcing consistent standards across teams

• Assistand guidejunior analysts bysharing knowledgeprovidingfeedbackand supporting skill development

Minimum Qualifications: (Quantifiable Skills i.e Years of experience)

• Bachelors degree in engineering Computer Science Information Systems or a related or technical field
• Fiveyearsof experience as a Business Systems Analyst or in a closely related role
• Experience working within theAgile developmentlifecycle collaborating withcross functionalteams
• Experienceconducting and supporting UAT efforts including coordinating with stakeholders tovalidaterequirements against delivered solutions
• Strong technical analysis skills with the ability totranslate and documentbusiness needs into clear actionable technical specifications
• Strongcommunicationskills with the ability toconvey and clarifyinformation betweennon-technicalstakeholders and technical teams
• Proficiencyinwriting and managinguser stories epics and acceptance criteria using Jira or similar Agile tools
• Working knowledge ofSQL or BI toolstoanalyze dataand support requirements validation anddecision-making
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability tomanage multiple prioritiesin a collaborative environment

The salary range for this role is $106000 - $123000 with a target compensation of $106000 - $115000 based on experience and qualifications.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Office Locations and a Remote Workforce

Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices insix different locations. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Delaware Kentucky Mississippi Montana Nebraska and North Dakota.

Background Check Information

Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

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