Programmer Analyst I-Sr.

Programmer Analyst I-Sr. Location: Albuquerque, NM, United States Job ID: 6088704 Date Posted:Sep 23, 2024 POSTING DEADLINE This position is posted until filled. DEPARTMENT Department: Utility Applications PREFERENCES Advanced troubleshooting skills Recent history of programming / scripting Database query skills JOB DESCRIPTION Programmer Analyst I Salary Grade: G09 Minimum Midpoint Maximum $50,991 - $67,562 - $84,134 SUMMARY: Under direct supervision, analyzes requirements and develops computer programs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops and maintains plans outlining steps and timetables for developing programs. Analyzes, defines, and documents requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, hardware and operating system environment, interfaces with other systems, internal and external checks and controls, and outputs. Writes and maintains system documentation, data processing run books, and user manuals. Analyzes and estimates feasibility, costs, time, and compatibility with hardware and other programs. Creates test transactions and runs tests to find errors and confirm programs meet specifications. Researches and evaluates software and hardware to assist in programming or to use as program platforms. Consults with client to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs. Writes, debugs, compiles, tests, and installs program modifications and new programs or modules. Converts designs and specifications into computer code. Codes job control instructions. Analyzes code to find causes of errors and revises programs. Provides production problem resolution and on call support. COMPETENCIES: Basic knowledge of data processing principles and concepts. Basic knowledge of project management in the areas of estimating, training, and documentation. Ability to assist in evaluating software packages and the efficiency and effectiveness of small systems. Ability to assist with assessing project benefits and priorities. QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's from four-year college or university with emphasis in computers or related area, and one to three years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret technical documents such operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write data processing run and user manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. COMPUTER SKILLS: Basic knowledge of applications analysis principles and program design. Basic knowledge of and ability to write in program code. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time. Manual dexterity and good vision required. Ability to talk and listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. Bachelors Degree JOB DESCRIPTION Programmer Analyst II Salary Grade: G07 Minimum Midpoint Maximum $66,267 - $87,804 - $109,340 Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required. SUMMARY: Under general supervision, analyzes requirements and develops computer programs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develops and maintains project plans outlining plan design, schedule and cost estimate, programming and testing timetables, status reports, and application software package evaluations Coordinates programming activities of Programmer Analyst team members Performs enhancement and development analysis, program and system design, testing, and installation Consults with client to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs Writes, debugs, compiles, tests and installs program modifications and new programs or modules Recommends hardware and software platforms, DBMS, and language Evaluates application program and system design for compliance with standards and functional requirements Designs and implements system security Writes and maintains system documentation, functional specifications, data processing run books, and user manuals Evaluates proposed software changes Provides production problem resolution and on call support Codes job control instructions Performs client surveying and interviewing Defines and documents clients problems and areas for improvement, alternative (EDP and non-EDP) solutions, and the most cost beneficial recommendations Assists client with long range planning Provides hardware and software platform support for non-mainframe hardware including installation and use of system and application software, database management, monitoring, and maintaining the system for availability of resources Assists with client training, testing, and system implementation Assists with the departments long-range planning COMPETENCIES: Ability to provide analysis in project, program, and database design for business Knowledge of project management areas such as estimating, tracking, training, documenting, and scheduling Basic knowledge of CASE tools, information engineering techniques, and the system development life-cycle process Ability to evaluate software packages and the efficiency and effectiveness of large in-house or package systems independently Ability to analyze the impact of enhancements and production problems effectively Ability to assist with assessing project benefits and priorities QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with emphasis in computers or related area, with three to five years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret technical documents such operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to clearly and concisely write technical, conceptual and administrative project information Ability to speak effectively before clients, personnel and management, and vendors COMPUTER SKILLS: Knowledge of at least one of PNMs hardware/software platforms The ability to develop and implement systems, to code and test new applications, and to meet current and projected client needs. In-depth knowledge of one high level programming language, the applicable job control and utilities In-depth understanding of database system software and database management Basic knowledge of various languages, DBMS, and hardware platforms to be able to recommend which is best for an application Basic knowledge of networks, local area networks, and various types of workstations PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time. Manual dexterity and good vision required. Ability to talk and listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. JOB DESCRIPTION Sr. Programmer Analyst Salary Grade: G06 Minimum Midpoint Maximum $74,796 - $100,975 - $127,152 Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required. SUMMARY: Under general supervision, analyzes requirements and develops computer programs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans for all phases of the project life cycle Develops and maintains project plans outlining plan design, programming and testing timetables, status reports, and cost/benefit analysis Acts as the project technical manager; coordinates team activities; assigns and reviews tasks, insures compliance with technical standards; budgets and schedules; tracks reports and corrects deviations Recommends resource allocations and project staffing, new information systems standards and development guidelines Prepares project manuals, improvement authorizations, work orders, and project budgets Evaluates and recommends software packages for acquisitions based on client needs and functional requirements Defines program and system requirements, operating constraints, file structures, data control procedures and system test criteria Performs and documents vendor application software evaluations for efficiency, standards, maintainability, hardware compatibility, enhancements, documentation, and cost/benefit analysis Consults with client to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs Recommends hardware or software platforms, DBMS, and language Evaluates application program and system design for compliance with standards and functional requirements Designs and implements system security Writes, debugs, compiles, tests and installs program modifications and new programs or modules Evaluates proposed hardware or software changes Provides production problem resolution and on call support Codes job control instructions Performs high-level business needs analysis Defines and documents clients problems or areas for improvement, alternative (EDP and non-EDP) solutions and the most cost beneficial recommendations Performs client long-range planning, client testing and training, and system implementation Performs hardware or software platform support for non-mainframe hardware including installation and use of system and application software, database management, monitoring and maintaining the system for availability of resources COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of project management areas such as estimating, tracking, training, documenting, and scheduling Knowledge of CASE tools, information engineering techniques, and the system development life-cycle process Ability to evaluate productivity tools, interfaces between major systems, package systems and the efficiency and effectiveness of large in-house systems Ability to analyze the impact of enhancements and production problems effectively Ability to assist with assessing project benefits and priorities QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with an emphasis in computers or related area, and five to seven years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret technical documents such operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to clearly and concisely write technical, conceptual and administrative project information Ability to speak effectively before clients, personnel and management, and vendors COMPUTER SKILLS: In-depth knowledge of at least one of the Companys hardware and software platforms The ability to develop and implement systems, to code and test new applications to meet current and projected client needs Mastery of one high level programming language, the applicable job control and utilities Mastery of database system software and database management Extensive knowledge of various languages, DBMS and hardware platforms to be able to recommend which is best for an application Working knowledge of networks, local area networks, and various types of workstations PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time. Manual dexterity and good vision required. Ability to talk and listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT Safety Statement: Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, everyone goes home safe, reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement: TXNM Energy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the ADA. If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627. DEI Statement: At TXNM Energy, we value the diversity of our workforce and actively seek opportunities for incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within our family of companies. We believe a diverse workforce enriches our environment and helps us better meet the needs of our employees, customers, and shareholders. We remain committed to attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to carry out the Company's purpose. TXNM Energy and affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. Women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans are encouraged to apply.