GMS Systems Analyst Lead

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WORKSITE:                                      

2705 West Lake Drive, Taylor, Texas, 76574, United States

JOB DUTIES:                                    

Perform systems maintenance and improvement activities to support the effectiveness of the grid management system (GMS). Participate in planning and evaluating the impact of system modifications and maintenance activities. Plan, deploy, and support containerized GMS applications utilizing CI/CD integration tools (Ansible, Jenkins, Jfrog and Github etc.) Enhance GMS systems and application monitoring utilizing various monitoring tools to improve GMs systems reliability. Train and support users on all aspects of GMS and related applications. Participate in industry meetings and discussions related to TMS technologies to maintain and expand knowledge that is applied on the job. May provide training and act as team lead for less experienced analysts. Work independently on assignments and projects. Participate in multifunctional teams to obtain input, address comments, and perform studies. Assist in developing tools, processes, and procedures that enhance system reliability and departmental/organizational efficiencies. Participate with other ERCOT departments to select and implement system changes needed. Serve as the recognized technical expert for the department within and outside the organization. Provide oversight of the work of other analysts as required. Respond to executive and management inquiries and special reporting requests. Communicate results of analyses to appropriate stakeholders, including maintaining regular communication with the management team, providing relevant information to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements. Examine, analyze, and determine efficiency improvements for departmental and organizational processes and procedures. Serve as the departmental representative on cross-functional teams, proactively providing technical, business, and policy guidance. Serve as quality assurance and best practices resource within and outside of the department. Build strong professional relationships both internally and externally. Network with key contacts within and outside of the electric utility industry. Lead the work of projects and audits assigned by management. Prepare reports and presentations to stakeholder bodies, the ERCOT Board of Directors and regulatory agencies including preparing testimony.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:               

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:              

Eight (8) years of experience as GMS Systems Analyst or EMMS Systems Analyst.

OTHER:                                             

May telecommute up to three days per week from within the State of Texas. #LI-DNP

OFFERED WAGE:                             $132,600.00 - $224,536.00 per year

ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.