Business Analyst - Utility Industry Domain

<p><strong>Business Systems Analyst - Utility Operations</strong></p><p><strong>Location: </strong> Cedar Rapids, IA or Madison, WI (Hybrid) ; <strong>Starting Date:</strong> Immediate</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>We are actively hiring a talented <strong>Business Systems Analyst (Contract)</strong> to support enterprise application rollouts across utility operations. You will bridge the gap between technical teams, external vendors, and business units to ensure seamless solution delivery.</p><p>The primary focus involves onboarding an <strong>Electric Engineering Analysis & Planning platform</strong>, where you will capture business requirements, develop test strategies, and oversee end-to-end User Acceptance Testing (UAT).</p><p><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Requirements Elicitation:</strong> Lead discovery sessions, analyze workflows, and define clear user stories with acceptance criteria within an Agile framework. </li><li><strong>Testing & Quality Assurance:</strong> Master third-party application functionalities, draft detailed test scenarios, and drive UAT execution. </li><li><strong>Cross-Functional Alignment:</strong> Partner with Product Managers, technical leads, and software vendors to track milestones and remove project roadblocks. </li><li><strong>System & Operational Support:</strong> Monitor system reliability, guide change management efforts, and facilitate smooth user adoption. </li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><strong>5+ years</strong> of progressive experience in business systems analysis on large-scale enterprise platforms. </li><li>Proven track record with <strong>Agile methodologies</strong>, backlog refinement, and system integrations. </li><li>Practical expertise in authoring comprehensive test plans, managing defects, and coordinating <strong>UAT</strong>. </li><li>Strong data query analysis, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication abilities. </li></ul><p><strong>Workplace & Location</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Hybrid:</strong> Must be based near <strong>Cedar Rapids, IA</strong> or <strong>Madison, WI</strong> for periodic in-person workshops and collaborative sessions. </li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Industry Background</strong></p><ul><li>Prior exposure to energy or utility systems such as <strong>GIS, ADMS, Engineering Analysis Tools, or Asset Management</strong> solutions. </li></ul><p><strong>To Apply</strong></p><p>📧 Please forward your updated resume directly to:</p><p><strong>Sangeeta.Nadiger@digitaltransformationservices.com</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>#BusinessSystemsAnalyst</strong> <strong>#JobOpening</strong> <strong>#Hiring</strong> <strong>#BSA</strong> <strong>#UtilityJobs</strong> <strong>#GIS</strong> <strong>#ADMS</strong> <strong>#Agile</strong> <strong>#UAT</strong> <strong>#EngineeringAnalysis</strong> <strong>#TechJobs</strong> <strong>#CedarRapidsJobs</strong> <strong>#MadisonJobs</strong> <strong>#IowaJobs</strong> <strong>#WisconsinJobs</strong> <strong>#ContractJobs</strong> <strong>#ITCareers</strong> <strong>#BusinessAnalyst</strong> <strong>#SystemsAnalyst</strong> <strong>#Job</strong> <strong>#BA #LinkedInJobs #Remote #Hybrid</strong></p>

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