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Information Systems Analyst - Southern Company
Atlanta, Georgia
Posted: Apr 08, 2022 21:53

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Information Systems Analyst

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JOB SUMMARY

This position will join a team of dedicated professionals that support the AMI (Advance Metering Infrastructure) and MDM (Meter Data Management) Systems used by Georgia Power. The team is responsible for the continuous delivery of valid data from smart-points (meters, lighting controls and modules) to the head-end system and the further delivery to the Meter Data Management system and various enterprise systems. This position is responsible for system planning, designing, testing, implementing, documenting, and supporting the operational systems and business critical processes used by Georgia Power. A foundational knowledge of systems supports activities and application development, SQL databases, and software development life cycle processes are required. The position will be filled at a level dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Management of Information Systems or other software development related disciplines

  • Three (3) years of full-time equivalent work experience in a development or technical support role

  • Proficient with troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of processes

  • Experience performing data analysis with different RDBMS (Oracle, Microsoft SQL, Postgres or Hadoop)

  • Proficient with programming languages (C#, PERL, Shell and PL/SQL)

  • Knowledge of integration standards and methods (Multi-speak, SISS, XML, JSON and Batch)

  • Experience with Microsoft and other software (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

  • Experience creating dashboards in Microsoft PowerBi or Tableau as plus

  • Knowledge of Sensus FlexNet, Smart Meter / Smart Point Infrastructure Systems is helpful

  • Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical issues in business terms.

  • Ability to document and diagram technical systems and architectures

  • Periodic after hours and weekend work

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assuring the continuous delivery of valid data from the AMI end point devices into the AMI Head End and MDM systems.

  • Develop and support applications meeting the business requirements

  • Provide support for the AMI & MDM systems and assist with the development and implementation of new products and services

  • Provide analysis and troubleshooting for the AMI & MDM Systems, related interfaces and business processes as needed

  • Monitor integration of the AMI & MDM systems

  • Ensure the daily data delivery of billing information

  • Monitor and detect anomalies and exceptions to the quality standards for the data.

  • Managing the application lifecycle, monitoring, installations, upgrades, and change management processes of the AMI system with support and guidance from the Technology Organization and various business departments.

  • Develop process improvement strategies for the AMI Operations team.

  • Partner with appropriate teams to implement systems in a standardize support model with the Information Technology organization.

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Demonstrates good judgment and personal responsibility in all aspects of performance

  • Self-motivated/highly dependable

  • Strong Problem Solver

  • Customer focused

  • Results oriented

  • Consistently sets and maintains high performance standards

  • Builds teamwork and trust

  • Must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Company's values of Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta

Operating Company: Georgia Power Company

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

Metro Atlanta Area (MetroAtlanta)

Metro Atlanta Area

Atlanta, 30308

Req ID: GPC2008570



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Southern Company

Atlanta, Georgia