Overview
We are seeking a Senior Systems Analyst with strong analytical skills and a meticulous attention to detail to support a range of upcoming strategic initiatives. This role is instrumental in bridging the gap between business objectives and technology solutions, with a key focus on vendor implementations and support of renewable energy projects, including wind energy.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep expertise in the systems analyst discipline, possess hands-on experience translating complex business needs into actionable system requirements, and bring strong collaboration and communication skills to a multi-disciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a consultant to internal business partners on technology and process solutions.
- Facilitate discovery, development, and implementation of viable technology solutions by working with internal teams, external vendors, and business partners.
- Lead and document requirements workshops, translating business needs into functional specifications and test cases.
- Work hands-on with internal and external stakeholders during vendor system implementations.
- Write functional specifications, user stories, use cases, and conduct gap analyses.
- Create and execute test cases and support system integration and user acceptance testing.
- Write basic scripts and work with technologies aligned with .NET framework.
- Interface effectively with developers, QA analysts, business SMEs, and project managers.
- Provide regular updates to IT leadership and business stakeholders.
- Train users and support personnel on new or updated system functionalities.
Must-Have Qualifications
- Experience with vendor implementations — actively participated in or led multiple successful vendor system rollouts.
- Proven experience developing detailed specifications from business requirements, supporting their implementation by development teams.
- Hands-on experience as a Systems Analyst in a professional IT environment.
- Strong scripting ability and understanding of .NET technologies.
- Structured, methodical Systems Analyst skillset, including:
- Requirements elicitation and documentation
- Workshop facilitation
- Use case and user story creation
- Testing and QA collaboration
Soft Skills & Team Fit
- Strong written and verbal communication skills — able to clearly communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to lead, collaborate, and work effectively in cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Self-starter with high accountability and commitment to deliver quality results.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving ability.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced and evolving environments.
Nice to Have
- Experience or knowledge of the power/utility industry.
- Passion or interest in renewable energy, particularly wind energy.
- Experience working in Agile or hybrid project environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Systems Analyst.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred – ideally in IT, Computer Science, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field. Open to other majors with relevant experience.
Note: This position is available to W2 candidates only. Corp-to-Corp (C2C), 1099, or third-party submissions will not be considered.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Contract
Job function
- Information Technology
Industries
- Information Services