Senior Design Analyst

Job Description

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta’s interconnected power grid and also facilitate Alberta’s competitive wholesale electricity market. The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results.

If you are a current AESO employee or contractor, please view openings and apply through our internal site at Workday.

We are looking for two Senior Design Analysts to join AESO’s Transformation Management Office (TMO). Reporting directly to the Manager, Business Design, you will help determine what business processes across the organization need to change and why. In this position, you will work across capability areas and facilitate sessions to map current‑ and future‑state processes, identify gaps, and translate those gaps into actionable scopes of work.

You ensure that future‑state designs are operationally grounded, aligned with strategic objectives, and ready for handoff to TMO delivery planning. You may also support other internal TMO functions as needed to enable effective coordination, communication, and delivery of the transformation.

This full‑time opportunity offers a competitive salary, a variable pay program, paid vacation and flex time, health and dental benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities. We support a hybrid work environment, with the team in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are flexible.

• You value flexibility to support life and personal needs. We offer a flexible work practice where some weeks may require more onsite presence during key business or operations events.
• You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals, and work and learn in a diverse atmosphere – our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• You thrive in a dynamic environment and seek opportunities for transformative change.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, where you can distill complex technical information for non‑technical audiences.
• Your exceptional interpersonal skills enable effective collaboration with colleagues at all levels within the organization.
• You have business acumen within the electric utility industry, with demonstrated skills in analytics, reporting, critical thinking and problem solving.
• You are comfortable working independently and within a cross‑functional team environment with minimal supervision.
• You collaborate well with a variety of stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain detailed process maps, workflows, and documentation to support AESO’s business design work.
• Ensure alignment of process designs with organizational strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Identify required work scopes for timely hand off to delivery planning.

• Work closely with business units, IT, and Design Office to gather requirements and validate design concepts.
• Lead or support workshop facilitation and assist with design sessions to ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Act as a liaison between internal technical and business teams to translate requirements into actionable designs.
• Prepare clear internal communications, board materials, and reporting to keep relevant stakeholders informed and engaged.

• Ensure all design activities adhere to AESO’s governance frameworks and compliance standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation for audits, regulatory reviews, and internal quality checks.
• Support risk identification and mitigation related to design and process changes.
• Identify and elevate key decision points, facilitating resolution to maintain governance integrity.

• A degree or diploma in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
• 10+ years of…