POSTING DEADLINE
This position is posted until filled.
PREFERENCES
Preferences:
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Enterprise Integration Platforms (ex. TIBCO, MuleSoft, Boomi)
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Bid-to-Bill ISO Market Applications (ex. PCI GenManager, OATi webEIM, Yes Energy PowerCore)
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Operations Data Management (ex. Aveva PI Systems, GE Proficy Historian)
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Business Intelligence and Data Visualizations (ex. Salesforce Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, Aveva PI Vision)
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Scripting languages (ex. Python, PowerShell)
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Strong understanding of SQL, and Relational Databases.
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Power Utility experience is a plus.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Lead Prog Analyst
Salary Grade: G05
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$94,831 - $128,022 - $161,213
SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, oversees a variety of programming assignments, program maintenance, and the modification of programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees the testing and development of program modifications
Oversees the implementation of new program code
Evaluates complex interrelationships between programs
Maintains a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and systems
Develops and maintains project plans outlining plan design, programming and testing timetables, status reports, and cost/benefit analysis
Acts as the project technical manager; coordinates team activities; assigns and reviews tasks, insures compliance with technical standards; budgets and schedules; tracks reports and corrects deviations
Recommends resource allocations and project staffing, new information systems standards and development guidelines
Prepares project manuals, improvement authorizations, work orders, and project budgets
Evaluates and recommends software packages for acquisitions based on client needs and functional requirements
Defines program and system requirements, operating constraints, file structures, data control procedures and system test criteria
Performs and documents vendor application software evaluations for efficiency, standards, maintainability, hardware compatibility, enhancements, documentation and cost/benefit analysis
Consults with client to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs
Recommends hardware or software platform, DBMS, and language
Evaluates application program and system design for compliance with standards and functional requirements
Directs the design and implementation of system security
Oversees high-level business needs analysis
Oversees client long-range planning, client testing and training, and system implementation
Performs hardware or software platform support for non-mainframe hardware including installation and use of system and application software, database management, monitoring and maintaining the system for availability of resources
COMPETENCIES:
Advanced knowledge of project management areas such as estimating, tracking, training, documenting, and scheduling
Advanced knowledge of CASE tools, information engineering techniques, and the system development life-cycle process
Ability to evaluate productivity tools, interfaces between major systems, package systems and the efficiency and effectiveness of large in-house systems
Ability to analyze the impact of enhancements and production problems effectively
Ability to assist with assessing project benefits and priorities
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with an emphasis in computers, and five to seven years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret technical documents such operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to clearly and concisely write technical, conceptual and administrative project information
Ability to speak effectively before clients, personnel and management, and vendors
COMPUTER SKILLS:
In-depth knowledge of at least one of the Company's hardware/software platforms
The ability to develop and implement systems, to code and test new applications to meet current and projected client needs
Mastery of one high level programming language, the applicable job control and utilities
Mastery of database system software and database management
Extensive knowledge of various languages, DBMS and hardware platforms to be able to recommend which is best for an application
Working knowledge of networks, local area networks, and various types of workstations
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time. Manual dexterity and good vision required. Ability to talk and listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
Bachelors Degree
JOB DESCRIPTION
Prog Analyst II
Salary Grade: G07
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$73,060 - $96,804 - $120,548
Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.
SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, analyzes requirements and develops computer programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops and maintains project plans outlining plan design, schedule and cost estimate, programming and testing timetables, status reports, and application software package evaluations
Coordinates programming activities of Programmer Analyst team members
Performs enhancement and development analysis, program and system design, testing, and installation
Consults with client to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs
Writes, debugs, compiles, tests and installs program modifications and new programs or modules
Recommends hardware and software platforms, DBMS, and language
Evaluates application program and system design for compliance with standards and functional requirements
Designs and implements system security
Writes and maintains system documentation, functional specifications, data processing run books, and user manuals
Evaluates proposed software changes
Provides production problem resolution and on call support
Codes job control instructions
Performs client surveying and interviewing
Defines and documents clients problems and areas for improvement, alternative (EDP and non-EDP) solutions, and the most cost beneficial recommendations
Assists client with long range planning
Provides hardware and software platform support for non-mainframe hardware including installation and use of system and application software, database management, monitoring, and maintaining the system for availability of resources
Assists with client training, testing, and system implementation
Assists with the departments long-range planning
COMPETENCIES:
Ability to provide analysis in project, program, and database design for business
Knowledge of project management areas such as estimating, tracking, training, documenting, and scheduling
Basic knowledge of CASE tools, information engineering techniques, and the system development life-cycle process
Ability to evaluate software packages and the efficiency and effectiveness of large in-house or package systems independently
Ability to analyze the impact of enhancements and production problems effectively
Ability to assist with assessing project benefits and priorities
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with emphasis in computers or related area, with three to five years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret technical documents such operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to clearly and concisely write technical, conceptual and administrative project information
Ability to speak effectively before clients, personnel and management, and vendors
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Knowledge of at least one of PNMs hardware/software platforms
The ability to develop and implement systems, to code and test new applications, and to meet current and projected client needs.
In-depth knowledge of one high level programming language, the applicable job control and utilities
In-depth understanding of database system software and database management
Basic knowledge of various languages, DBMS, and hardware platforms to be able to recommend which is best for an application
Basic knowledge of networks, local area networks, and various types of workstations
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time. Manual dexterity and good vision required. Ability to talk and listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT
Safety Statement:
Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:
If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.
