Salary: $105,643.20 - $148,740.80 Annually
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Non-Classified
Job Number: P0230-26B
Department: Power
Division: Power - T&D
Opening Date: 09/23/2026
Closing Date: 10/7/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Position Description
Tacoma Power is looking for a Senior Business Systems Analyst with advanced GIS expertise to support the Engineering Projects and Services (EPS) group within Tacoma Power's Transmission & Distribution (T&D) section. This role requires strong proficiency in GIS mapping and a solid understanding of electrical power systems and utility operations as well as familiarity with the Esri Utility Network, and related business systems.

Responsibilities Include:

• Review, evaluate, and manage Tacoma Power's T&D GIS data residing in the Esri Utility Network environment.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison between EPS and the T&D Product Owner, T&D Supervisors and the Utility Technology Services (UTS) team on GIS-related items including but not limited to testing, troubleshooting, drafting standards, enhancements, and best work processes.
• Develop, update, and maintain documentation for staff procedures and workflow processes.
• Serve as a technical lead and GIS subject matter expert; ensure a digital twin of the transmission and distribution network through quality assurance measures.
• As assigned, provides end user training on related systems and process updates.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree public or business administration, information technology or directly related field

Minimum Experience*
4 years of progressively responsible analytical and/or functional analyst, user support or database maintenance work in area related to assignment

*Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis

Selection Process & Supplemental Information
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All interested individuals mustapply online and attach a resume and cover letter that includes major responsibilities and accomplishments related to the position.

Appointment is subject to references and passing a background check.

01

Do you a bachelor's degree in public or business administration, information technology or directly related field?*Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis.

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of progressively responsible analytical and/or functional analyst, user support or database maintenance work experience do you have in area related to assignment? Please select which best describes your experience level.

• Less than 4 years
• 4-7 years experience
• 8 years or more
• N/A

03

Do you have 5 or more years of work experience relating directly to GIS and/or Power Electrical fields?

• Yes
• No

04

Please describe your experience with the Power Transmission and Distribution system.
05

Please describe your experience with the ESRI Utility Network technology.
06

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07

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