Business Analyst 2

Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for a Business Analyst for their Vancouver, Washington location. This position will position will provide research and analysis of historical data on our client’s database in addition to the design of processes and forms to track a variety of North American Electric Reliability Corporation requirements and compliance efforts.

This position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If you think you’d be a good fit, we want to hear from you!

Pay Range: $45.00/HR - $51.00/HR

Hybrid: Onsite 1-4 days per week, based on workload.

Key Responsibilities for Business Analyst:

• This position will provide project management and change control associated with several NERC compliance and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Coordinate activities for assigned projects that enable goals or objectives to be accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Escalate concerns to appropriate manager/federal personnel.
• Monitor new and modified equipment to verify that configurations comply with CIP requirements.
• Prepare plans to verify that compliance requirements are defined and documented, compliance plans are formally approved, and milestones are accomplished.
• Interview field personnel to identify what equipment is installed in the field.
• Design, draft, and recommend forms, reports/ tools to track progress and verify completion of mitigation.
• Assemble data from multiple sources and utilize advanced Excel, Power BI, or reporting applications to analyze data for potential violations, and to present data in a user-friendly format for evidence reviews.
• Analyze 'problem equipment' data to determine if there's sufficient information for solution planning.
• Mark documents and maintain filing systems, files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance.
• Monitor and track versions and revisions of specialized software and firmware.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Create and improve processes used by immediate team for efficiency, consistency, and quality management.
• Study existing procedures/processes and prepare recommendations for new systems or procedures.
• Support other teams to gain understanding on the current NERC-PRC), NERC CIP, and Federal Information Security Management Act requirements, and the need for new processes.
• Develop tools, such as spreadsheets, Access databases, Power BI, and SharePoint sites to support implementation of management-approved solutions, plans, and efforts.
• Monitor project schedules to track completed tasks and forecast additional work that may be required.
• Investigate, gather data, evaluate, and analyze whether client has successfully implemented solutions.
• Arrange, coordinate, and facilitate requirements elicitation workshops and present findings to manager.
• Analyze, facilitate, model, and organize information to elicit requirements; work with appropriate parties to facilitate resolution of conflicting team positions; and distinguish solution ideas from business needs.
• Decompose high-level information into details and abstract up from low-level information to assist with resolution of solution vs. requirements conflicts.

Requirements for Business Analyst:

• A degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Engineering, Organizational Development, or a closely related field is preferred.
• 5 years of experience is required with an applicable bachelor’s degree.
• 7 years of experience is required with an applicable associate degree.
• 9 years of experience is required without a degree or applicable degree.
• 5 years of work experience in Information Technology business analysis or Cyber-Security business analysis required.
• Experience in preparing for or participating in external audits preferred.
• Experience organizing cross functional meetings preferred.
• SharePoint experience preferred.
• Visio experience preferred.
• Familiarity or experience with NERC CIP standards preferred.
• Advanced computer skills and knowledge of automated data systems preferred.

**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**

About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:

Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $51.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• IT or Cyber-Security Business Analysis: 5 years (Required)
• external audit preparation: 1 year (Preferred)
• NERC CIP Standards: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person