Sr Systems & Develpment Analyst/Systems & Development Specialist

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.

Under limited supervision, the systems and development analyst conduct analysis, creates system specifications, develops, tests and implements engineering, scientific and business applications, operating systems, and file/database servers. Utilizes existing or new technology in the automation of processes. Evaluates software packages and provides recommendations to management.

The Systems and Development Analyst support the needs of the BHE Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Accounts Payable (AP) teams utilizing various ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion Cloud, SAP and PeopleSoft.  In addition to maintaining the above applications, this position is responsible for identifying, reviewing, and resolving issues; designing, recommending and implementing enhancements and call flows; as well as testing of enhancements prior to promotion.  Analysts design, recommend and implement corrective modifications constantly enhancing systems to meet the changing needs of our customers and the business.  Responsibilities also include reporting data, retention, researching and troubleshooting customer complaints associated to system technologies.

Provides functional and technical customer support for businesses most critical and complex software applications and associated interfaces; problem determination and investigation; implementation of software patches and upgrades for commercial (vendor) applications. Support client server packages both thick and thin clients, and web applications. Conduct research and fact-finding to develop or modify application programs; work with vendors to review quality, adaptability and compatibility of their products. Serves in a lead capacity in providing technical responsibility for applications involving multiple support personnel that are critical to the operation of the business; provides extensive knowledge and skill in a unique technical area. Designs, codes, tests, documents, implements and maintains moderate to highly complex application programs and interfaces. Provide customer support for package software and associated interfaces. Work with vendors to resolve problems with software and respond to suggestions for improvement and enhancements. Consult with application users, evaluates user requests for new or modified computer applications and associated interfaces to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current systems and computer capabilities. Research and analyze strategies, programs, and processes across and between all corporate functions. Perform moderate to highly complex system analysis and design functions, handle critical development issues, research and analyze data. Guide other analysts in the completion of assigned projects. Provides technical input to assist in development of project planning. Performs any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Bachelor's degree in management information systems (MIS), computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.) Prior Job Experience A minimum of six years of experience in systems analysis or software application development. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated advanced knowledge of programming in client/server, mainframe or web development environment. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of relational database technology. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors. Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Availability for periodic on-call responsibilities. Experience integrating Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) solutions within an environment with strong change and release management processes and procedures. Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in Oracle and Microsoft SQL database development. Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in .NET and other current computing programming languages. Disclaimer Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of MidAmerican Energy Company. The management team of MidAmerican Energy Company reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.