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Principal Business Systems Analyst

Portland General Electric
United States, Oregon, Tualatin
Sep 18, 2025
At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all. Principal Business Systems Analyst POSITION PURPOSE PGE seeks a Senior Information Technology Analyst to support its Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) business technology platform. This position will be responsible to analyzing, recommending, and implementing technology solutions that will further increase the capability, effectiveness and efficiency required by PGE to enjoy continued success within the energy trading and risk management business arena. This highly visible position will work with other teams with evolving the future of the platform that brings people, processes and technology together drive success on behalf of all PGE constituents to include Customers, Shareholders, Employees, and the Environment. KEY JOB INFORMATION Principal Business Systems Analyst 6030 Grade 9 Career Level: P5 Master Professional Requires a recognized expert within the company. Anticipates internal and or external business challenges, vendor and/or regulatory issues; recommends process, product or service improvements. Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. Progression to this level is restricted on the basis of business requirements. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES The energy sector is undergoing rapid and complex transformation, shaped by regulatory, policy, economic, technology, social and climate forces. In this role, you will help senior I.T. leadership and key business partners to understand, quantify and act upon uncertainty in an increasingly complex and data-driven business landscape. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 3-5 years of Endur experience as an SME working in the Energy and Commodities work space. Provide support of Endur end-user community and be able to be an active participant in project work. Create strategies and apply best practices for designing, configuring, customizing, integrating, and implementing energy trading and risk management solutions Work with Front, Middle and Back Office functions with configuration, enhancement, and daily support of Trading (financial, physical), Logistics (Scheduling), Risk (Market, Credit, Operational, Compliance, etc.), and Settlements (AR/AP Process, Invoice Management, etc.) business teams 3-5 years Specializing in Endur configuration and business analysis for power/gas trading solutions include financial, physical, and complex power transactions (PPAs). Lead requirements gathering, functional analysis, functional design and end-to-end support and enhancement of the Endur ETRM system for Power, Gas, Coal, and Renewables trading and risk management Increase business effectiveness and efficiency by implementing new product version capabilities. Will advise on best practices for the design of work and data flows between front office, mid-office, and back-office systems/processes Assess data, both master and transactional, and create a data cleansing, migration, and archival Provide comprehensive document of changes, coordinate user testing, user training Manage tasks, timelines, progress reporting of key deliverables Provide inputs on optimizing the product configuration, customization, and integration needs Maintain in-depth knowledge of Trading, Risk Management and Logistics tools (including third party, OATI products a plus) and emerging trends Work across multiple levels, geographies, and multi-cultural teams Maintain highly effective communication with internal stakeholders and adept in handling business changes and managing stakeholder expectations REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS To achieve success, the individual filling this role must bring a combination of expert technical skills and business acumen, effective communication and influence skills and an ability to quickly establish trust and credibility with other teams, both business and technology. Strong candidates will have: BS of CS or MIS or equivalent industry related experience 3+ years of Ion Openlink Endur Version 19 or later hands-on experience, Cloud deployment a plus 5+ years of commodity trading, risk, and logistics experience with large enterprise environments 2+ years' experience in writing basic SQLs, understanding of the Endur data model Experience in system integration best practices specifically for power operations (Scheduling/ISO integration) Certifications, Licenses and Training Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) certification preferred COMPETENCIES Functional Competencies Expert knowledge of business analysis framework Expert knowledge of discovery techniques and requirements definition Expert knowledge of requirements documentation Expert knowledge of client relationship management techniques and client service models Expert knowledge of business process improvement frameworks General Competencies Expert customer focus skills Expert oral and written communication skills Expert organization and prioritization skills Expert meeting facilitation skills Advanced team building skills Advanced developing others skills PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE DEMANDS Cognitive Level Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.). Cognitive Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks Ability to follow accuracy standards Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization Demonstrates sound memory Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks SCHEDULE/ATTENDANCE Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule Ability to work long hours Ability to work a variable schedule Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance Ability to work shift schedule Ability to work on-call schedule PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more) Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift) Environment- Indoor/Outdoor Office Compensation Range: $119,840.00 - $222,560.00 Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis. PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here. Join us today and power your potential! Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric. PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.comor by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. 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