Join AZAD Technology Partners as a Technical Business Analyst and support the Project Management Office within the Information Technology organization. The organization manages various IT initiatives for the facility's Corporate, Power, and Transmission business lines. This position provides technical business analysis support for small to medium-size business technology proposals and projects within the organization portfolio. Assignments are determined based on proposal or project needs and workload shifts. This position works closely with a variety of internal clients, stakeholders, vendors, technical subject matter experts, and others with varying degrees of technical understanding. The facility manager, senior, or lead analysts will provide support and direction to this contract position.
This is a 2 year plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. This position is remote based in Portland, Oregon with onsite 1-2 days per week for the first 3-6 months. The hourly pay rate for this position is between $45.00 and $57.00 depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as composition of selected compensation package.
The ideal candidate must possess the minimum qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in information technology/systems, business administration, or a closely related technical discipline is preferred.
7 years of experience is required with an applicable bachelor's degree.
11 years of experience is required without a degree or applicable degree.
Experience should be consistent with the specific requirements of technical business analysis and information technology and progressively more technical in nature
Proficiency with Microsoft products, including Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook or similar.
Technical interviewing skills that include:
Functional/process interviewing in the business environment.
The ability to facilitate groups through process design and requirements gathering sessions.
Ability to communicate effectively with business and technical teams.
Ability to develop and maintain effective client and stakeholder relationships.
Strong technical writing skills and the ability to present information in various forms (verbally, in writing, visually, graphically).
Valid U.S. Driver's License or RealID is required.
Preferred Skills:
Proficiency with requirements modeling tools such as Jama or Sparx Enterprise Architect.
Experience with System Life Cycle (SLC) processes.
Experience with Traditional/Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
Experience with custom development and COTS implementation projects.
Some experience in project management and leadership.
Background in writing technical designs and specifications.
Energy/utility industry experience.
AZAD is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by utilizing the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills.
Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD is a leading provider of Consulting Services to Fortune 500 and innovative firms since 1992.
AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years.
Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and supporting our employees' career paths are the keys to our success. Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most interesting projects in the Pacific Northwest.
If you enjoy working in such an environment, we encourage you to apply.
EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401K Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus.
U.S. Citizens only for Federal Clearance Requirement.
AZAD values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences.
Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.
AZAD is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.
AZAD, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.
AZAD, Inc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.