Business Analyst​/Business Process

Overview

Join AZAD as a Business Analyst and support the Transmission Field Services, specifically, Business Controls and Information organization. The business analyst will assist management with developing initiatives, strategies, projects, and services that affect the operations, construction, and maintenance of the transmission system. This position will work collaboratively across transmission organizations to assist management with implementation of operational excellence initiatives. This position also assists with training development and facilitation.

This is a 2 year plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. This position is hybrid based in Vancouver, WA with onsite 3 days per week.

The hourly pay rate range for this position is $55.00 to $62.00 depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as composition of selected compensation package.

• Bachelor or associate degree in Business Administration, Management, Organizational Development, Accounting, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline is preferred.
• 8 years of experience is required with an applicable bachelor's degree.
• 10 years of experience is required with an applicable associate degree.
• 12 years of experience is required without a degree or applicable degree.
• Experience should include direct experience in business analysis and/or project management and be progressively more technical in nature.
• Direct work experience and knowledge of analysis and change management principles and methodologies with a solid understanding of how analytics and change management support the change process.
• Demonstrated experience with analysis, project and change management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle.
• Experience evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing optimization strategies and implementing solutions.
• Experience in performing requirements analysis, and documenting/communicating the results of your requirement gathering to customers and leadership.
• Experience developing user scripts and performing user acceptance testing. Experience implementing new systems/procedures and providing training to peers/customers on this implementation.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License/Real  required.

• Demonstrated experience with large-scale organizational change efforts.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing communication plans and strategies for medium sized companies.
• Demonstrated experience with the Prosci methodology for Change Management.
• Demonstrated experience with International Institute of Business Analysis methods.
• Energy/utility industry experience.
• Experience in asset management, analyzing data and developing strategies.
• Training/Facilitator experience or technical writing experience a plus.

AZAD is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by utilizing the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills.

Founded and managed by technologists and engineers, AZAD is a leading provider of Consulting Services to Fortune 500 and innovative firms since 1992.

AZAD's model provides a unique employment experience that is career path focused, relationship based and dedicated to advocacy and retention with an average tenure of 9 years.

Our collaborative approach to support our clients, projects and supporting our employees' career paths are the keys to our success. Join AZAD's professional team and enhance your career by being engaged with some of the most interesting projects in the Pacific Northwest.

If you enjoy working in such an environment, we encourage you to apply.

EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS including Co-paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Paid Sick Leave, 401K Plan, Credit Union Membership, and Referral Bonus.

U.S. Citizens only for Federal Clearance Requirement.

AZAD values diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences. Since our inception, we have witnessed how our diverse workforce has thrived while contributing to the increases in innovation and advancements in the client organizations we serve.

AZAD is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.

AZAD, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.

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