Principal IT Analyst (Oracle) - District Temporary - Metropolitan Water District - Los Angeles, CA - EXPIRED
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Job Information:
Company: Metropolitan Water District
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a consortium of twenty six cities and water districts that provides drinking water to nearly 19 million people in Southern California. Metropolitan's mission is to provide its service area with adequate and reliable supplies of high quality water to meet current and future needs in an environmentally and economically responsible way. Metropolitan's facilities include the 242-mile Colorado River Aqueduct, five conventional water treatment plants with a combined capacity of 2.6 billion gallons per day, nine surface water reservoirs, 800 miles of pipeline, and 16 hydroelectric power plants.
DESCRIPTION
Principal IT Analyst (Oracle)
The Business Technology Group, Information Technology Section, has one (1) opening for a Principal IT Analyst available within the Enterprise Business Systems Unit located at Metropolitan's Headquarters in Los Angeles, California.
JOB SUMMARY
This position is primarily responsible for providing support to existing (11.5.10) and new (R12.2) Oracle Applications including the E-Business Suite (Inventory, Purchasing, I-Procurement, I-Expense, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Fixed Assets, Project Accounting, Grants Management, General Ledger). The successful candidate must also manage the interface to and from other systems including PCard, Water Information Management Systems, PMIS, Eforms (internal forms), PeopleSoft, and WorkTech (time and attendance system).
The successful candidate will also be responsible for performance of technical configurations and customizations in the E-Business Suite system using Oracle Tool sets according to user specifications; defining, designing, developing, deploying, and supporting E-Business Suite and other applications using Java, XML, SQL, PL/Sql, Oracle 'Reports' and Oracle 'Forms'; providing user support for E-Business Suite; developing user and technical documentation and providing training to system users; troubleshooting software application problems and identifying, recommending, and implementing system improvements; researching, evaluating, testing, and implementing patches and system upgrades for E-Business Suite; participating in professional group meetings and staying abreast of new trends and innovation in their area of responsibility; and may also participate on project teams.
JOB DUTIES
1. Serves as the resident authority for the development, implementation, and support efforts in one or more major Information Technology disciplines; coordinates activities with business units; develops long-term project goals for the discipline(s); assists in the development and implementation of technical work plans for specific activities; and assigns tasks and monitors execution of work.
2. Interprets business needs for one or more Information Technology disciplines; identifies and analyzes critical issues; recommends solutions and resolves complex problems; develops new processes and procedures to meet new requirements or anticipated changes; and advises appropriate staff.
3. Evaluates existing and emerging technology in major Information Technology discipline(s); introduces new and enhanced technology solutions where appropriate to ensure efficient operations; analyzes technical information to stay abreast of technological advances and their potential applicability to Metropolitan needs; and provides training and guidance in the discipline(s) to help develop other staff members and ensure that their skill levels meet current and future business needs.
4. Plans, directs, and manages the assessment of user requirements, feasibility, technical direction, business case analysis, cost projections, benefit quantification, risk analysis, schedule, and scope for Information Technology projects and major initiatives.
5. Serves as senior project manager for the most complex and high visibility Information Technology projects; prepares project scope, identifies resources, develops timelines, and milestones for completion; determines best methodology for tracking progress and monitoring success; prepares and administers project budget; and forecasts funds needed, approves and monitors expenditures, and implements budgetary adjustments.
6. Performs and reviews project controls including progress, cost forecasting, variances, change management, scheduling, and close-out procedures, maintains master schedules, and inform management of potential scheduling conflicts.
7. Analyzes project goals, objectives, and priorities; recommends modifications for improving the project efficiency to management staff; and incorporates approved modifications.
8. Oversees the production and issuance of Request for Proposals, Request for Qualifications, etc. Participates in selection of contractors and consultants; and manages contracts.
9. Develops reports and proposals; and makes presentations to management.
10. Analyzes and prepares technical, economic, and/or financial information for assigned projects; and reviews and evaluates proposed agreements, technical documents, and project plans to ensure compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, and objectives.
11. Performs other related duties as required.
WORK SCHEDULE: 9/80 (Alternate Friday's off)
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and eight years of increasingly responsible experience, of which two years must have been at the Senior Programmer Analyst or Senior Systems Analyst level.
Required Knowledge in specified disciplines of: Fundamental Information Technology infrastructure components including hardware, software, operating systems, database management systems, and local and wide area networks; principles of database administration, computer operations, and application development and support; principles and practices of leadership, project management, supervision, matrix management, and quality assurance; team building; budgetary concepts and practices; cost and benefit analysis; statistical analysis; risk management; negotiation techniques; contract administration; and trends and emerging technologies.
Required Skills and Abilities to: Resolve most complex problems in specified discipline(s); serve as resident authority in specified discipline(s); manage diverse multidisciplinary project teams; plan, organize, and review the work of subordinates; review work products for detail and adherence to guidelines; encourage and facilitate cooperation; exercise judgment and discretion; interpret and analyze results; communicate orally and in writing on administrative and technical topics; represent Metropolitan to public agencies, regulatory bodies, special interest groups, and members of the public; establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all levels within the organization, other agencies, regulatory agencies, special interest groups, and the public; use business applications such as word processing and spreadsheets; and prepare presentations for executive management, Board of Directors, member agencies, regulatory agencies, and funding sources.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIREMENTS
License
Valid California Class C Driver License or equivalent from state of residency
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: Light
Work Environment: Primarily indoors work environment typical of an office setting. The work environment may include some exposure to outside elements. May travel to various sites requiring overnight stay.
Benefits:
* Competitive compensation
* Excellent medical, dental, life, vision and retirement plans, including pension plan and 401k (with matching contribution), tuition reimbursement, and more
* Training and advancement opportunities
* On-site fitness center
* Excellent working environment
* Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
* Public transportation reimbursements and van pools
For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: http://mwdh2o.com/mwdh2o/pages/jobs/jobs05.html
CLOSING
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Reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities may be requested by calling (213) 217-7738 at least 5 working days in advance of the scheduled examination date(s).
MWD is a Federal and State EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
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