Do you thrive on solving complex organizational challenges through data analysis and creative solutions? Are you passionate about bridging the gap between functional users and technical developers to optimize system capabilities? Benton PUD is seeking a skilled and experienced Applications Analyst to join our team of talented analysis professionals. In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring our organization's applications are efficient, scalable, and aligned with organizational goals. You'll collaborate closely with departments and fellow co-workers to analyze needs, resolve application issues, and implement innovative solutions that drive success across the organization.

Your work will play a vital role in helping Benton PUD continuously explore better and more innovative ways to serve our customers. If you're a critical thinker who thrives on developing creative, data-driven organizational solutions, Benton PUD is the perfect place to grow your career and make an impact!

The successful candidate will be placed appropriate to their education, experience and ability to perform the specific position accountabilities.

Please note: This position is only available to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship

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Benton PUD does not sponsor employment visas or employment visa transfers (e.g. H--1B, O-1, TN, etc.).

• *Range for Applications Analyst I (Non-Exempt):  * $68,702 to $98,146 (Hiring Target Range is $68,702 to $81,788)
• *Range for Applications Analyst II (Exempt):  * $83,130 to $118,757 (Hiring Target Range is $83,130 to $98,964)
• *Range for Applications Analyst III (Exempt): * $100,587 to $143,695 (Hiring Target Range is $100,587 to $119,746)

Position Purpose/Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to apply standard principles, theories and concepts to bridge the gap between functional users and technical developers to ensure that the functional capabilities of the District's systems are optimized. The position analyzes user requirements and contributes to the development of solutions to moderately complex problems, 

completes work on projects or tasks, and establishes or implements new or revised system requirements or procedures. Acts as a resource for system users providing direction, training and guidance for less experienced staff.

* ACCOUNTABILITIES: *

Support the District's mission to serve our customers and foster a positive workplace by personally choosing behavior aligned with our values and ethical code.

Improve system functionality by providing understanding of data and process flows within applications and performing user needs analysis.

Ensure timely information is available to users by using system appropriate tools to create and schedule queries and reports.

Ensure stable applications by assisting in the execution of test plans in the appropriate environment.

Ensure adequate user documentation by reviewing business processes and assisting in maintaining correlation between processes and documentation.

Ensure assigned systems are properly documented by assisting in the design of interfaces, data models, relational diagrams and software enhancement specifications.

Ensure that the functionality of applications is properly utilized by assisting in the creation of training materials and the execution of training to users.

Ensure application data accuracy by monitoring systems and either correcting data using the application, instructing users how to correct the data using the application, or when necessary writing SQL (to be reviewed and executed by appropriately experienced s