Tech Business Analyst Senior - Principal (Compute Platform Operations)

Job Posting End Date12-31-2024Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Job Summary Working within Waterfall or Agile frameworks, a Business Analyst will work with a variety of disciplined focused team members all working toward a common goal of delivering value with quality and scale. Responsible for collaborating with other Job Families such within Technology and across our business partners to deliver consistent, reliable technology solutions that leverage AEP's technology standards, architectures and best practices. Independently performs intermediate to advanced business and project analysis for medium to large projects.Job DescriptionEssential Job Functions:Responsibilities include the following for medium or large projects or initiatives:Performs intermediate business/project analysis for all the operational projects assigned for Infrastructure Operations teamWork with the operations team to track the monthly patching compliance and report daily remediation efforts for the non-compliant serversCreate action plans for the open vulnerabilities assigned to the Infrastructure Operations team and closely track the remediation plan developed by the team till closureCreate a categorization for the vulnerabilities for those that can be remediated during the patching cycle and drive change management process for those remediation efforts by working with the application ownersContinues developing skills in general system and business analysis, planning, facilitationDevelops functional & non-functional requirements, creates documentation, maintains corporate assets, and performs system analysisCreates test plan, writes test cases, and executes testsDemonstrates technical aptitude by utilizing querying tools, understanding data modeling and maintenance of data, and system configuration; able to understand and apply technology solutionsCreates work plans while learning and applying best practicesBuilds domain knowledge and understands core business capabilitiesAnalyzes, resolves and implements appropriate solutions for basic to intermediate problems.Provides process redesign and support including using tools, responding to user questions, problem diagnosis, recognition of process improvements, research, troubleshooting, tracking and resolution.Develop knowledge and fundamental awareness of the planning and monitoring of expenditures to meet organizational objectives and compliance.Develop financial management of assets and resources to utilize when making process changes.Create and deliver data-driven reports using established toolsEnhance existing systems by analyzing business objectives, preparing an action plan, and identifying areas for modification and improvementMinimum Requirements: Tech Business Analyst Senior (SG7):Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business or related field of study; Or Associate's degree in computer science or related field of study with 2 years of relevant work experience; Or High school diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant work experience.Experience: In addition to any experience required above, 5 years of relevant work experience is required.Tech Business Analyst Principal (SG8): Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, business or related field of study; Or Associate's degree in computer science or related field of study with 2 years of relevant work experience; Or High school diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant work experience.Experience: In addition to any experience required above, 7 years of relevant work experience is required.Preferred Requirements: Prior experience with running Disaster Recovery programsExperience with Vulnerability ManagementCompensation: Technology Business Analyst Senior (SG7): $83,413-$104,268Technology Business Analyst Principal (SG8): $94,225- $122,491#LI-REMOTECompensation DataCompensation Grade:SP20-007Compensation Range:$83,413.00-104,267.50 USDCandidates will be considered based on their qualifications and the candidate's ability to work from an approved work location. Although the location is flexible, AEP does not have a presence in all states and localities. The following locations are NOT currently approved for this position: AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IA, ID, KS, MA, ME, MS, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WY, US Territories or international work locations. AEP will consider qualified candidates who are willing to relocate to an approved work location, at the candidate's expense, provided the relocation can be completed within a timeframe that meets AEP's staffing needs. NOTE: All remote work locations require vetting and final approval prior to offer and/or start date. Any work locations listed as preferred or unapproved relate specifically to the requirements for this position and are not necessarily applicable to other posted positions.Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one.It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we must record certain information to be made part of an Affirmative Action Plan. Applicants for employment may also be invited to participate in the Affirmative Action Program by self-identifying their Race or Ethnic Identity.

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