Systems/Business Analyst

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Systems/Business Analyst for a 12 month contract role with our client in Minneapolis, MN. This role is hybrid, working 3 days a week onsite.

Project Overview: The Systems/Business Analyst II will be part of the operations capital delivery project team, which handles around 25 projects under operations. The BA role involves navigating a large corporate environment and may be split between multiple large and complex projects.

Deliverables: Responsibilities include requirements gathering and documentation for functional and non-functional requirements, assisting with ULC governance processes, and working closely with QA test leads to map requirements to design capabilities and test cases. The BA may work on projects like the gas transaction system replacement (gas billing) and the newer SPP Market Plus project. Typically, the BA works on two projects simultaneously.

What does a typical day look like?

The BA is a core project team member reporting to the Project Manager. Daily tasks include gathering and documenting requirements, coordinating meetings, using tools like Excel spreadsheets and Jira, and assisting with QA test leads and ULC governance processes. The BA must be willing to self-start and not shy about coordinating meetings.

What is the size of the group this position will be supporting? Who are some of the key players this person will be working with?

The BA will primarily support internal business units but may also interface with external vendors during requirements gathering to understand vendor software capabilities.

Will this resource support internal (business), or external customers?

BA will primarily support internal business units but may also interface with external vendors during requirements gathering to understand vendor software capabilities.

Describe work environment / team culture (supportive/collaborative, teamwork or individual contributor)?

Work environment is supportive and collaborative, with a focus on teamwork. The BA will work closely with various team members and stakeholders.

Can you elaborate on any potential risks or safety considerations associated with this role, particularly if the responsibilities extend beyond a standard desk or office environment?

The role is primarily office-based, located in MSP (Minneapolis) and Denver, but could be fully remote for the right candidate. There are no significant risks or safety considerations beyond a standard desk or office environment.

What is the ramp up time/process for this role? Aside from having the required skill set, approximately how long will it take to train on client's process, procedures/policy?

The ideal candidate should have 5-7 years of experience. Training on client's processes and procedures would take a few months, during which the new BA would partner with an existing BA to learn the ropes.

What are the work hours/shift (standard, evening, full time/part time, OT required, on-call for 24/7 operation)?

Standard core hours are from 8 AM CST to 3 PM CST, with flexibility for early or later hours (9 AM to 2 PM). Overtime is not expected but may be required depending on project needs.

Candidate Detail Section

• What are the top 3-5 skills and qualifications (technology/application/software, etc.) required? Navigating a large corporate environment. 5-7 years of experience as a BA in a large corporate matrixed environment. Experience in utility or client is preferred but not required. Proficiency in tools like Excel and Jira. Manager is looking for overall experience versus taking a candidate just because they are local to MSP or Denver.
• What non-technical skills are necessary (i.e., such as communication, problem solving, team player)? Willingness and ability to self start and coordinate meetings. Fast learner with a positive attitude. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Confidence and interpersonal skills.
• Ideal candidate background and how many years required? The ideal candidate for the Systems/Business Analyst II position should have 5-7 years of relevant experience in a large corporate matrixed environment, preferably within the utility sector or with client. They should be well-versed in waterfall-based projects, as most projects at client follow this methodology, with less emphasis on agile projects. The candidate should have experience with commercial off-shelf software implementations and, in some cases, migrating existing on-premises software solutions to a vendor cloud environment. The projects typically involve operations software for transmission, gas, distribution, and renewables.

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
• Remote opportunities available