IT Analyst - Rotational

Date: Sep 3, 2024

Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US, 85004-3903

Company: APS

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

 

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

 

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.  

Summary

The 18-month IT Rotational Program provides an opportunity to sharpen technical skills and business acumen in an environment where the individual will be at the forefront of APS IT Initiatives. Throughout each rotation, the Rotational Analyst will gain hands-on/real-time experience working on important and challenging projects. Analysts will rotate through the following areas: Infrastructure and operations, Applications and Planning and Governance. Responsibilities within each rotation will include a combination of assignments, participating in structured learning, and preparing formalized feedback. Throughout the rotational program, the Analyst will work with mentors to enhance soft skills including presentation, collaboration, and networking.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Prior Intern/Co-op experience in IT
  • Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills, along with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • A strong understanding of relational databases & SQL, the Software Development Lifecycle, software QA & testing best practices


Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

  • Participation in the APS internship program is highly preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and in group settings.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others.
  • Creative problem-solving skills and quick thinking, practical, decision making skills.
  • Commitment and passion to develop into a cross-functional team member who will make a direct impact on company success

Major Accountabilities

1. Support the design, development, modification, and/or configuration support of applications and programs
2. Support production systems, analyzes and resolves production problems in a timely manner; resolves end user service requests as assigned
3. Complete unit test application changes to ensure quality of work; tests new features, enhancements, and defect fixes
4. Maintain documentation of processes, guidelines, tools, and training aids required to support business unit.
5. Analyze, debug, and resolve defects in applications
6. Assist in identifying and evaluating systems and procedures that are cost effective, efficient, reliable, and meet user requirements
7. Assist in research or analysis that may help in architecture planning

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Arizona Public Service is a smoke free workplace.

Flex Role:
This position is not required to be performed at a specific APS facility as long as adequate technology and a solid ergonomic set up are present. Pending agreement with leadership, employees hired into this role will be able to choose where they prefer to perform their work, but the ultimate decision is the company's. Employees will have two options to choose from: 

  • APS office based: The employee prefers to work most of the time from an APS facility.
  • Home based: The employee prefers to work most of the time from his/her home.

 

*Employees in Flex roles are required to reside in Arizona (or NM for Four Corners-based employees). Role types are subject to change based on business need.


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