This program requires US Citizenship We are seeking a Sr. Business Analyst who is motivated by variety, is seeking a challenging environment for professional growth, and is interested in supporting large information technology projects for one of our clients, who is located in Seattle. Location: This position is located in Seattle, WA. Candidates in the area are preferred, but not necessary. Occasional travel may be required if not local. **Responsibilities:** + Be the ambassador and diplomat for the WAMS Program Opportunities Tool and processes + Be the analyst, manager and coordinator of WAMS Program Opportunities + Working with stakeholders to identify and justify increments of improvement to operational problems developing future project definitions through analysis of current state business processes and future solutions + Responsible for adding detail and justifications for opportunities identified by stakeholders and users through collaboration and industry experience + Ensure business goals and strategies are reflected in the recommended solution. + Working closely with the WAMS Program Manager for identifying and ensuring alignment of opportunities with the City Light Mission and Values + Working with Business Relationship Managers (BRMs) to attain alignment with the Utility Technology Roadmap for incremental business opportunities + Working with the WAMS Solution Architect for alignment of technology and functionality with the City Light blueprint. **General Responsibilities** + Provide recommendations for priorities, budget use and sequencing of opportunities + Engage and work closely with business customers at all levels from front-line to Executive leadership. + Develop preliminary and detailed business requirements, use cases/user stories, software requirements, and process/workflow diagrams. + Gather and evaluate information from multiple sources for project planning, requirements gathering, including interpreting high-level information; abstracting from low-level information to a general understanding; and evaluating user requests to perceive the underlying needs of the business. + Communicate requirements and opportunities to all levels of the organization and to audiences of varying degrees of technical knowledge. + Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the business processes and the associated IT systems as informed by business staff. + Business analysis, including completion of deliverables following the BABOK standards. + Develop all deliverables according to the SCL standards and practices – business process documentation with BPM within Visio, RFP template, requirements gathering to include traceability, etc. + Support the four-pillar approach to business analysis, including completion of deliverables following the BABOK standards, developing organizational change management plans and deliverables following the Prosci® model and ACMP standard, identifying and developing performance metrics, and support continuous improvement objectives.Required: + Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for the required qualifications. + Bachelors Degree in Business or Computer Science, or equivalent education and/or experience. + Minimum of 7 years of business analysis experience implementing technology and business projects within the utility industry, specifically one or more of the following segments: generation, transmission and distribution + Experience with business process modeling, workflows, and data analysis. + Demonstrated experience working with implementing COTS systems and/or replacement of legacy systems. + Work and Asset Management application experience in Business Analyst capacity + Versed in BABOK standards – inputs, tasks and outputs + Strong elicitation and communication skills + Experience applying BPMN and business process visualization + Working knowledge of Prosci’s ADKAR modelDesired: + Experience working with Oracle Work and Asset Management application and/or Oracle Work and Assets Clouds Services application + Business Analyst Certification (CCBA or CBAP). + Skilled in facilitation requirements gathering sessions with large groups with diverse perspectives; ability to bring groups to consensus + Experience writing project documentation and deliverables. + Experience engaging with all levels of management including senior level executives. + Ability to build trust and engagement with project team and business stakeholders. + Strong communication and interpersonal skills. + Experience with organizational change management, Prosci® model. + Experience with Lean or other Continuous Improvement Processes. + Experience with Performance Metrics, development and monitoring.Experience with RFP process (requirements definition, vendor evaluation, etc.). **Position Details:** + Pay Rate / Range:$40-$49.82 _The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position’s responsibilities; the candidate’s experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions._ + Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees): + Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings + Weekly Direct Deposit + Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off + 401(k) with match + Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages + Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs + Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership + BB&T @ Work Program **_ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans_**