Systems Analyst

Company:	Xcel Energy Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (16)
Job Location(s):	Denver
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Education:	Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	IT - General, Energy

Position Description

Systems Analyst-20590

Description

SAS Programming skills needed at Xcel Energy in Denver. Candidate must have the ability to work directly with customers, solve problems and manage customer expectations in a fast

paced, demanding environment. Experience with SAS, SAS programming and UNIX required. Experience with SAS Risk Dimension, SAS BookRuuner, SAS Management Console, SAS Connect, SAS Enterprise Guide, Base SAS, Oracle and programming languages such as ASP, .Net, VBA, Java and Visual Basic is highly desired. Experience with IT applications and services supporting Energy or Financial Trading Risk Management is desired.

Summary

Plans, coordinates, implements and delivers information technology business solutions in a fast-paced environment. Provides technical coordination with fellow developers in accordance with business unit IT objectives. Provides tactical input to business unit management regarding systems development. Consults with business unit managers to identify requirements and coordinates with technical staff to fulfill those requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

Supports, maintains and develops installation and rollout plans for Business Unit technologies and ensures plans are met. Interacts with clients to determine business requirements and project objectives. Identifies gaps and resolves. Presents system level solutions.
Works with users to determine requirements of mission-critical systems. Provides support and maintenance for critical and non-critical business applications. Guides team members and monitors budgets and expenditures.
Analyzes, plans, designs, develops, tests, implements, supports, and maintains information systems solutions using client server, n-tiered and web-based technology. Ensures that projects installed are effectively adding value to the business area.
Provides technical guidance to development staff in conjunction with business area software products and instructs developers on technical decision points.
Keep abreast of technology, industry and business trends to ensure that appropriate technologies are being considered in the planning process that meet organizational requirements.

At Xcel Energy, our customers' quality of life depends on the energy we provide. Every time they flip a switch or turn a dial, they tap into the energy of over 12,000 people working to make life better. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers.

Xcel Energy has become a leader in the energy industry by demonstrating excellence in environmental performance. Our environmental commitment includes improving air quality, conserving resources, harnessing renewable energy, and protecting wildlife and habitats.

Xcel Energy's vitality comes from our people. It takes professionals in engineering, customer service, linemen, marketing and sales professionals, energy traders, mechanics, finance and accounting professionals and many others to power our company. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include a range of options and coverage levels

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Management, Information Systems, or Computer Science (6 years related experience may substitute for the degree)
5 years of enterprise wide system implementation related maintenance or development experience
Experience with SAS, SAS programming and UNIX
In-depth knowledge of development technology as well as industry's business and operational software
In-depth understanding of how all Information technologies can be used and applied to the business unit
Ability to understand changes in technology in detail, and determine how best to source technology to meet the clients needs
In-depth knowledge of object-oriented technology and implementation techniques Ability to understand business processes and coordinate with other developers in system deployment
Ensures that all technology projects are prioritized and properly planned within the business unit, and that all relevant factors and issues have been considered and resolved

Preferred

SAS Risk Dimension Programming and SAS BookRunner experience
Experience working with the Energy Industry
Experience with IT applications and services supporting Energy or Financial Trading Risk Management
Oracle and/or SQL Experience
Experience with other Programming languages such as ASP, .Net, VBA, Java and Visual Basic

Primary LocationCO-Denver

Schedule Full-time