Data Center Business Analyst

Business Systems Analyst (Contract) Data Center & Operational Technology Program Portland, OR Contract Opportunity

We’re supporting a large-scale data center and control systems initiative for a highly regulated organization. They are seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst to lead requirements management and support end-to-end technology planning within a complex operational environment.

This role sits within the Operational Technology function and will play a key part in design coordination, technical decision tracking, and ensuring alignment across interdependent work streams as the new facility is brought online.

• Lead requirements gathering and documentation for technology systems supporting a new data center environment
• Identify systems to be migrated, replaced, or decommissioned
• Support detailed design development and ensure alignment with cybersecurity and regulatory standards (including supply chain security controls)
• Track technical decisions, dependencies, and stakeholder inputs across multiple teams
• Capture and validate space, power, and infrastructure requirements
• Contribute to equipment room layout planning and future capacity considerations
• Develop high-level transition and migration strategies
• Clarify stakeholder roles, scope boundaries, and resource requirements

• Strong background in business systems analysis within large, complex IT programs
• Proven experience supporting infrastructure, network, software, or systems integration projects
  
  Solid understanding of project governance, risk management, and cross-functional coordination
• Confident communicator able to present recommendations, manage competing priorities, and influence senior stakeholders
• Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., utilities, energy, public sector) highly desirable

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Business, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years’ experience in business analysis, systems delivery, or IT project environments