Information Technology Solutions Analyst in Fergus Falls

Information Technology Solutions Analyst

Otter Tail Power Company is an investor-owned electric utility serving approximately 133,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers across 70,000 square miles in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Named after the Otter Tail River, the company has been delivering electricity and energy services since 1909. As a subsidiary of Otter Tail Corporation, the company combines a long history of reliable service with a focus on modern energy solutions.

Headquarters are located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, offering team members the opportunity to contribute to the region's essential infrastructure and community growth.

The Information Technology Solutions Analyst is a full-time, on-site role based in Fergus Falls, MN. This role serves as a strategic partner between business units and Information Technology, helping identify opportunities to improve business processes, optimize technology solutions, and enhance organizational performance through data-driven decision making. This role works closely with stakeholders across the organization to understand business needs, evaluate existing processes and systems, and deliver technology-enabled solutions that support operational and strategic objectives.

The IT Solutions Analyst leverages business analysis, reporting, automation, data governance, and technology consulting expertise to support solution development and implementation. Responsibilities may include gathering requirements, facilitating stakeholder discussions, developing reporting and analytics solutions, supporting Power Platform technologies, promoting data governance practices, and helping business teams adopt emerging technologies. Placement at the II or Senior level will be based on qualifications, experience, technical expertise, leadership capability, and demonstrated ability to independently manage projects and organizational initiatives.

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand business needs and identify technology solutions.
• Gather, document, and analyze business and system requirements.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and process improvements that support business objectives.
• Support business applications, system enhancements, testing, and solution implementations.
• Assist with data governance, automation initiatives, and technology adoption efforts.
• Provide user support, training, and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technology-enabled business solutions.

• Lead complex business analysis and technology solution initiatives.
• Partner with organizational leaders to identify strategic opportunities and technology improvements.
• Drive reporting, analytics, automation, and business process enhancement efforts.
• Lead requirements gathering, solution design, implementation, and change management activities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to business stakeholders.
• Mentor team members and provide leadership on projects and organizational initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in business analysis, systems analysis, data analytics, or information technology.
• Knowledge of business processes, reporting, analytics, and technology solutions.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Microsoft business technologies, reporting tools, or business applications preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 4-6 years of experience in business analysis, systems analysis, data analytics, or information technology.
• Advanced knowledge of business analysis, solution delivery, reporting, analytics, and process improvement.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and partnering with business leaders.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Power Platform, automation, data governance, or enterprise technology solutions preferred.

We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help drive their career experience and goals.

• The expected offer for base compensation for this role is $62,000 - $114,000 annually. The actual compensation within the compensation range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• Incentive plans
• Employee Stock Ownership options
• Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
• Health, disability and life insurance plan options

Our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement. This includes safety - one of our values and key to our success - technical, compliance and developmental training. Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership…