Title: Business Technology Analyst Journey
Sacramento, CA, US, 95817-1899
Minimum Pay Rate: $104,956.80
Maximum Pay Rate: $138,985.60
Civil Service Status: Non-Civil Service
Apply by Date: 03/24/2026
Posting Type: Open
This posting intends to fill one limited-term position and create an eligibility list that could open doors to exciting opportunities across various departments throughout SMUD. Candidates on this list may be considered for future regular full-time or limited-term vacancies over the next two (2) years.
The Meter-to-Cash S/4HANA Transformation team is seeking a skilled Business Technology Analyst Journey to support the successful integration of the S/4HANA upgrade. This position plays a key role in ensuring that the upgrade integrates smoothly with products, platforms and services used by Customer & Community Services, Energy Delivery & Operations, Zero Carbon Solutions, Finance, and other departments. If you are ready to leverage your technical expertise to support complex business processes and contribute to a major enterprise transformation, we invite you to join our team!
Purpose
Provides analytical support to assigned business units by applying business and information technology solutions to a broad range of business unit processes and applications; functions as a specialist in one or more areas such as systems analysis, application development, or application support; performs table configuration and maintenance of software systems used to support business applications pertinent to the business unit.
Nature and Scope
This series describes classes assigned to Departmental Business Units. The primary focus of these classes is to support business unit systems, applications, and activities where depth of knowledge of business unit functions and processes are critical to job success. Business Technology Analysts function as IT business specialists where breadth of experience and knowledge in one or more areas of lT work such as systems analysis, application development, or application support are used in the development, management and maintenance of business unit systems and applications. The Business Technology Analyst is the journey or full working level of the series. Positions within this classification work independently in the development, enhancement, and/or maintenance of business technology systems and applications which are standard to complex in terms of system complexity. May serve as a team member on a major project or exercise project management of small to medium size IT projects with responsibility for providing training and support to business units.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Acquires, designs, develops, modifies, tests, documents, implements and provides client training for business application solutions to meet business requirements using mainframe, PC, client server, and lntranet technologies;
- Develops and maintains training courses and materials that support business processes; prepares course agendas and schedules and provides initial coaching and on-going support for user community.
- Identifies and recommends opportunities to apply information technology to business unit functions and processes.
- Maintains and modifies system table configurations to support on-going business needs.
- Participates in or leads projects to reengineer business processes; serves as business unit contact/technical lead on enterprise application projects; plans or leads systems development projects.
- Troubleshoots and resolves complex application software problems and issues for business unit applications; coordinates problem resolution activities between users, technical support staff and/or vendors.
- Performs related duties as required.
Required Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Required Experience Qualifications
- At least three (3) years of experience developing and supporting information or business technology systems related to the business unit being supported.
Knowledge Of
Principles and concepts of data management; specialized business unit work processes and fundamentals; concepts of IT system applications, including desktop, client-server and mainframe environments; centralized and distributed concepts; analytical methods and research techniques; methods and techniques of troubleshooting and problem resolution; principles of project planning and scheduling; system development life cycles; business system design methods and techniques; methods and techniques of application development and integration; database design theory and implementation; principles of data retrieval and reporting; information processing hardware, software, and data communications; pertinent SMUD and departmental policies, procedures, and standards; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Skills To
Write functional design specifications, policy and reports documentation; conduct feasibility studies; provide effective consultation to users/clients; apply analytical thinking to resolve business and IT application problems; develop, test, and implement IT applications; learn new and existing IT technologies, tools and methods to support and develop business applications; translate technical terminology into non-technical terms; work independently or in a team atmosphere to develop and support IT business applications; manage and organize workload on several projects simultaneously; prepare reports and make presentations; communicate effectively orally and in writing internally/externally; establish and maintain effective working relationships internally/externally.
Desirable Qualifications
- Electric utility experience
- Business Analyst certification such as Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) or other similar certifications.
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis abilities.
- Familiarity with business process modeling, optimization, and reengineering.
- Excellent documentation and facilitation skills.
- Strong knowledge of utility customer operations and how they integrate with ERP solutions.
- Have prior experience working on large ERP or related technology initiatives including upgrades.
Physical Requirements
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) - Who We Are
As the nation's sixth-largest community-owned electric service provider, we're proud of our reputation as one of the best places to work in Sacramento. Our employees tell us in our engagement surveys they're "Happy, satisfied and engaged" which helps create a workplace that best serves our customers. Sacramento was named as the 2nd happiest place to work in America by Forbes Magazine. Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the world-renowned Napa Valley are within easy driving distance of our locations.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
SMUD celebrates diversity, and inspires an inclusive culture based on trust and respect to create belonging and connection among our employees, customers, and communities. By working together, we are powering positive, equitable opportunities for all. We aspire to be a workplace where you can be yourself, achieve your best, and thrive together.
An example of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is when SMUD signed the California Equal Pay Pledge in 2020. This requires equal pay for employees who perform “substantially similar work,” when viewed as a composite of skill, effort, and responsibility at the time those employees started within that classification. As such, initial hiring salary range is not subject to negotiation and salaries will vary over time based on performance.
SMUD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications, merit, and business needs and interests.
Why Sacramento, California?
The capitol of California, Sacramento is the state's sixth-largest city, and the 35th largest in the U.S. Local universities include California State University, University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law, and the University of California, Davis and several competitive community colleges. The UC Davis Medical Center, a world-renowned research hospital, is one of more than a dozen hospitals and shared services centers in the Sacramento region. Part of the agriculturally-rich Central Valley, Sacramento is at the forefront of the farm-to-fork food movement. Northern California is home to some of the country's top technology companies, including Google and LinkedIn, and a multitude of startups in many industries. Sacramento is home to the NBA Kings, the River Cats (AAA baseball), the Republic FC (soccer) and the San Francisco Giants, NBA Warriors and NFL 49er's aren't far away. Sacramento offers an affluent liberal arts community with Broadway, Mondavi Center, Crocker Museum and summer musical theater to name a few.
Hybrid Work
This position will be required to work onsite one or more days a week on a regular basis; sometimes more or less, depending on the work and, at any of our SMUD locations. SMUD takes pride in powering the Sacramento region community where we live and work. We value the strong working relationships we develop with our colleagues. Our approach to remote work will continue to evolve. Please be aware that should SMUD’s business needs change, emergencies occur, or various other reasons arise, you may be required to report onsite on a part-time or full-time basis.
CalPERS
SMUD is a CalPERS agency. As a member of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), SMUD offers eligible employees access to a defined benefit pension plan along with other valuable retirement and health benefits. This program helps provide financial security both during your career and after retirement. To learn more about CalPERS and the benefits it offers, please visit www.calpers.ca.gov.