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Senior EMS Application Configuration Analyst
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What they do
A Configuration Analyst or Specialist provides specialized technical assistance in software configuration management, a process to track and control changes in software. May work for a company software configuration management team and assist with all aspects of software configuration management, including software product and application reviews and analysis of system requirements. May work with software users to troubleshoot and resolve software configuration problems.
$106,673 / year median in Washington
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Job Description Puget Sound Energy is seeking a highly motivated Senior Application Configuration Analyst to support and enhance our next-generation Energy Management System (EMS) based on the Emerson OSI Monarch platform. This role is instrumental in ensuring the reliability, availability, and continuous improvement of mission-critical applications that enable safe and reliable operation of the electric transmission grid serving our customers across Washington State. The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader, partnering with System Operations, Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to configure, implement, support, and optimize EMS applications. This position requires strong analytical skills, hands-on application configuration experience, and the ability to translate business and operational requirements into effective technology solutions within PSE's highly regulated utility environment. What You'll Bring You are a collaborative technical leader who thrives in solving complex operational challenges. You enjoy partnering with cross-functional teams, mentoring others, and continuously improving systems that directly support the reliable delivery of electricity to our customers. You bring a customer-focused mindset, sound technical judgment, and a passion for modernizing critical utility technology. Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety. Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.
Job Responsibilities Analyze, configure, implement, and support Emerson OSI Monarch EMS applications and related operational technology solutions. Partner with Transmission Operations, Engineering, Operations Technology, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver scalable solutions. Configure and support EMS applications including SCADA, Network Applications, ICCP interfaces, Real-Time Database, displays, alarms, calculations, and system integrations. Develop functional specifications, configuration documentation, test plans, and implementation strategies. Lead application testing, system upgrades, production deployments, and operational readiness activities. Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues in a 24x7 mission-critical environment. Support system integrations with enterprise applications including GIS, Outage Management, Historian, market systems, and other operational platforms. Ensure compliance with NERC CIP, FERC, cybersecurity, and corporate governance requirements. Mentor junior analysts, promote best practices, and contribute to continuous process improvement and technical standards. Collaborate with vendors and project teams during modernization initiatives, system upgrades, and future EMS enhancements. Works to create Centers of Excellence based on best practices and contributes to PSE's overall IT strategy Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with PSE's core values and Code of Conduct Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field. 5+ years IT experience, including several years of systems development experience in the design and development of department-wide or enterprise-wide applications.