Business Analyst (Full Time)
Location: Palmer
Position - StatusBUSINESS ANALYST - RFT Who can apply? MEA Employees & the General Public
Posting Date July 22, 2026
Closing Date Open until filled
Department Integration
Grade/Salary Grade 10: $94,577 Min DOE
Union Representation N/A
Hours of Work 8AM-5PM
Work Location Palmer, AK
PURPOSE This position partners with departments across the Association to analyze business needs, evaluate and implement enterprise solutions, and lead projects and process improvement initiatives. This position uses data-driven insights to improve organizational performance and support the Associations strategic objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION 1. Communicate with internal departments and other stakeholders to understand need for business analytics and technology solutions.
2. Evaluate enterprise solutions to identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend solutions that align with organization objectives.
3. Manage, establish and maintain data analysis processes and best practices to improve data analysis capabilities.
4. Identify and make recommendation(s) to resolve any problems with the current processes.
5. Manage and conduct ongoing reviews of enterprise solutions and business processes to identify optimization strategies.
6. Analyze operational and business data to identify trends, support decision making and evaluate effectiveness of business processes.
7. Use tools and techniques to visualize business insights for end users through use of dashboards and reporting tools.
8. Prepare reports and present findings to management.
9. Stay up to date on the latest enterprise software application advancements to automate and modernize processes.
10. Document and communicate process changes and requirements.
11. Manage the performance improvement process by analyzing various processes in determining operational value and objectives.
12. Liaison between departments and other workgroups to collect, analyze and translate business improvements and requirements into documentation and conceptual design from which enterprise solutions are developed.
13. Manage improvements in how the Association conducts functions and activities to reduce costs, provide efficient use of resources, and enhance the member experience.
14. Facilitate and implement technical projects and objectives which may require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration.
15. Communicate with management regarding the status of business processes and technical initiatives.
16. Lead technology and process improvement initiatives by coordinating stakeholders, documenting requirements, developing project plans, facilitating user acceptance testing, monitoring performance, and ensuring successful implementation.
17. Promotes a safety culture in which safety is a value. This culture is based on joint and individual engagement, ownership, and accountability regarding job safety and responsibility to perform work safely and adhere to safe work practices .
18. Performs the essential functions of the position in a safe and efficient manner.
The above items are not intended to be all inclusive of the essential functions or requirements of this type of work as they are subject to change based on operating necessity. The employee may also perform other related business duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS Qualified candidates are required to have:
- A bachelors degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
- Five (5) years of relevant experience.
- A valid drivers license and a driving record, which is acceptable by the Associations Driving Policy and insurable by the Association and the Associations insurance carrier at standard group rates.
Preference may be given to candidates with:
- A relevant masters degree in data science, data analytics, business management, or other relevant field.
- Project Management Institute Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP and/or PMP-ACP).
- Agile Certified Professional (ACP), IC Agile, LEAN Six Sigma.
- Familiarity of NISCs iVUE software.
- Utility experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Supports a culture of safety excellence through active involvement in safety impovement and promotes a sense of shared responsibility for safety.
Advance knowledge of statistical methodologies and data analysis techniques.
Advance knowledge of identifying data sources and organizing/storing it.
Advance knowledge of querying relational databases with ability to query, analyze, and validate data from multiple sources.
Knowledge of process improvement methodology and implementation.
Knowledge of business intelligence, reporting, and data visualization tools.
Advance skill in MS Microsoft Office, to include Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other programs and software.
Advance skill in communicating technical information effectively with diverse audiences.
Advance skill in methodologies and process for managing large-scale databases.
Skill in relevant project management software.
Skill in project anagement techniques and practices.
Skill in driving problem-solving, decision-making and accountability within team.
Skill in evaluating, researching, and monitoring data analytics and make recommendations for the purpose of process improvement and aligning the Associations objectives.
Ability to work an adjusted schedule, independently, within a team environment, or on occasion, virtually.
Ability to research independently.
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks while keeping stakeholders apprised.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships, as well as the ability to maintain a high degree of integrity and confidentiality.
Ability to be detail oriented and/or analytical.
Ability to pay attention to detail when working with data in order to make accurate conclusions and predictions.
Ability to analyze existing tools and databases and provide solutions or recommendations.
Ablity to facilitate cooperation between work groups and work functionally across all levels of the organization.
Ability to self-motivate improvement based on successes and failures.
Ability to exercise independent judgment as well as function within a team environment.
Ability to interpret and analyze complex processes for efficiency and make recommendations for improvements.
E mbrace and embody the Associations Core Values through decisions, actions, attitude and behavior to directly contribute to the success of the organization.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; this list is not inclusive of all the physical demands that may be required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demand activity percentages:
- Major occurs 60% or more of work time.
- Moderate occurs between 20-60% of work tie.
- Minor occurs less than 20% of work time.
Physical demand requirements:
- Ability to understand, read, and carry out written instructions.
- Ability to understand, read, and verify documents electronically, verbally, or hard copy.
- Major amount of sitting and communicating.
- Moderate amount of hearing and seeing.
- Minor amount of standing, walking, lifting up to thirty (30) pounds, carrying, pushing, stair climbing, ladder climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, turning/twisting, bending at waist, handling of items, finger use, feeling/touching of items, eye-hand coordination, foot-hand-eye coordination, and depth perception.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position primarily works in an office setting.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS This position is classified as an exempt, non-represented position; and therefore is not eligible for overtime compensation. All Association employees are expected to work widely varying amounts of time outside the normal shifts to assist in power restoration or other needs of the Association.
Benefits Include - 401(k) matching 2%
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Life insurance 100% paid by MEA
- Long Term Disability 100% paid by MEA
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off starts at 3.385 hrs/wk
- 11.5 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement Defined Benefit plan/Pension
