IT Developer / Analyst - Corporate Applications Support

IT Developer / Analyst - Corporate Applications Support

Located at one of the following NPPD locations in Nebraska: Columbus, Doniphan, Kearney, Norfolk, Plattsmouth, or York. This role may be eligible for a partial telecommute or a hybrid work schedule following the initial training period.

Employment Type: Full-time

Are you hard-working and eager to make a meaningful impact in the ever-emerging energy industry? Come join us!

By joining the Nebraska Public Power District team, you're becoming part of a close-knit community that embodies the values and traditions of the state. More than generating and delivering power, we empower our employees to thrive both personally and professionally. With safety at the helm, we have created a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth. Here, you're not just an employee; you're a valued member of a family that respects and supports each other.

Our power grid has been consistently ranked one of the most reliable and resilient, but our reputation for excellence extends beyond our customer service to our employee satisfaction. Many of our team members have built lifelong careers here, advancing through the ranks thanks to our robust training programs and opportunities for professional development. With us, you'll find a place where your efforts are recognized and rewarded, where you're making a deep impact on the communities around you, and where you can truly power a career that you can be proud of.

Position Summary

We are looking for a developer/analyst with a strong interest in expanding their expertise across front-end development, back-end development, and system configuration within the SAP landscape. In this role, you will design, develop, and deliver solutions that support the needs of NPPD's business units and customers.

You will participate in the full project lifecycle, including:

• Requirements gathering
• System design
• Implementation and configuration
• Testing and deployment
• Documentation
• Ongoing application support

This position offers the opportunity to build skills in problem analysis, system design, and the tools and processes used across the District. As part of the Corporate Applications Support team, the incumbent will help support and manage key business processes and related applications. Collaboration with business partners, IT technical teams, and Cyber Security is essential to ensure solutions meet expectations and align with District requirements.

Education, Training and Experience

Technical Analyst: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (OR) Associate degree and a minimum of three (3) years technical IT experience, including specific experience as listed below (OR) High school diploma/GED and a minimum of five (5) years technical IT experience, including specific experience as listed below.

Systems Analyst: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and a minimum of four (4) years technical IT experience as listed below (OR) Associate degree and a minimum of six (6) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below (OR) a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of eight (8) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below.

Senior Systems Analyst: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and a minimum of eight (8) years technical IT experience as listed below (OR) Associate degree and a minimum of ten (10) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below (OR) a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of twelve (12) years technical IT experience including specific experience as listed below.

Experience:

• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others on multiple activities with flexibility to manage competing demands and changing priorities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills
• Must be customer-service oriented and adaptable to ongoing change
• Knowledge of utility operations (preferred)

Ideal Technical Skills

Experience with SAP in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

• Finance
• Supply Chain
• Procurement
• Work Management / Asset Management
• Document Management
• Service
• IS-U Customer Engagement (Billing)
• Fiori
• Human Resources / Payroll
• SuccessFactors
• SAP BTP

Additional Desired Experience:

• Providing technical and configuration support for business processes
• Coordinating support services with third party vendors
• Developing and maintaining imports and exports across multiple systems
• Experience working within an ERP environment

Licenses and/or Certifications

Security Clearance: Incumbent may be required to satisfy any existing and future District security clearance or background check requirements for access to key NPPD locations and/or supporting sensitive business applications.

Obtain and maintain intermediate to advanced technical certification aligned with key business system platform(s) used at the District (for example, SAP, Microsoft Certifications, and Security related best practices) as applicable.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Analyst:

Analyze, design, develop, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and provide direction and support for complex systems, applications and databases in support of the District's computing environment. Provide technical architecture recommendations and apply best practices in system design, development, and testing. Collaborate with/advise/coach other ET/Corporate Security and business unit analysts to ensure understanding of business and technical work processes, tools, and best practices.

Evaluate, create, document, and test complex system-related interfaces and integration.

Maintains efficient and effective management of vendor contract service relationships pertaining to technical services.

Provide 24/7 system support, as needed.

Systems Analyst:

In addition to being proficient in all duties of the Technical Analyst, the Systems Analyst will also be responsible for the following duties:

Lead special task groups, trouble-shooting efforts, and integration and/or improvement project teams.

Lead the development and implementation of training and communications plans/materials.

Senior Systems Analyst:

In addition to being proficient in all duties of the Technical and Systems Analyst, the Senior Systems Analyst will also be responsible for the following duties:

Proven understanding of key NPPD business unit activities and successful application of ET/Corporate Security technical solution design, development, and responsive customer support and service.

Work closely with ET/Corporate Security management to oversee and lead resolution of complex technical challenges and new business system initiatives.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Customer Focus

Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion

Integrity/Excellence

Public Service/Environmental Stewardship

Safety

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.

Technical Analyst - Pay Grade - 12 Monthly

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $6,477.00 - $8,096.00

Systems Analyst - Pay Grade - 14 Monthly

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $8,218.00 - $10,478.00

Senior Systems Analyst - Pay Grade - 15 Monthly

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $9,430.00 - $12,023.00

Travel Required: Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than