Business Continuity Productivity Analyst

Minimum Pay Rate: $96,553.60 

Maximum Pay Rate: $127,878.40 

Apply by Date: 03/19/2025 

Posting Type: Open 

 

​The intent of this job posting is to fill a current Part-Time position and establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill current and future, permanent and limited-term, vacancies for up to two (2) years. 

 

SMUD is committed to delivering reliable and sustainable energy to our community, and we recognize that a robust business impact analysis and continuity plan is essential to our mission. We are looking for a talented and motivated Business Continuity Data Analyst to join our dedicated team. In this integral role, you will leverage your analytical skills to assess data related to operational risks, develop insights, and foster a culture of preparedness throughout the organization.

 

As a Business Continuity Data Analyst, you will be responsible for partnering in the evaluation of potential disruptions, identifying vulnerabilities within our processes, and crafting strategic recommendations that enhance our resilience. You will work closely with various departments and subject matter experts to analyze trends, implement tests of our business continuity plans, and ensure that we are always ready to respond to unforeseen events.

 

If you are a proactive problem-solver with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for ensuring organizational integrity and continuity, we encourage you to apply. Together, we can help keep our mission of providing unwavering power to our customers strong and resilient.

 

Official SMUD Classification: Productivity Analyst Journey

Purpose

To perform analytical studies, develop performance improvement strategies and manage administrative projects in order to improve department operational performance and ensure cost savings for SMUD.

Nature and Scope

This classification is comprised of two levels: Level "E" is the entry-level where incumbents are provided formal training and/or certification for progression to the journey-level of the classification. The incumbent is promoted/progressed to the journey level "J" upon successful completion of all training and/or certification requirements for the classification. Incumbents hired at the entry-level are required to successfully progress to the journey-level within 18 to 60 months, depending on the length of the training and/or certification program. If an employee is unsuccessful with progressing to the journey-level they will return to last class held or separate from SMUD.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs consulting services by conducting studies of manual and automated information systems and related programs; coordinating and negotiating input and involvement of several departments when project scope involves multiple departments; documenting work flow, paperwork channels, work methods, procedures and other aspects of systems; analyzing systems to identify inefficiencies; and designing productivity systems and/or preparing recommendations for performance and/or system improvements. To maximize organizational efficiency and reduce costs by improving overall SMUD system effectiveness in services and operations.
• Manages multiple highly-complex projects concurrently including planning, analyzing, directing, monitoring and evaluation of each project and associated milestones. To assure assigned work processes result in completion of planned work within established time and resource allocations.
• Prepares project implementation plans and schedules, including detailed task development, scheduling and monitoring of performance. To assure assigned projects are implemented in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Assists in planning, reviewing and conducting work activities and researching required project information associated with department internal/external projects in accordance with established task objectives and schedule as outlined in the project plan/contract required. To support the overall achievement and completion of department projects.
• Provides expertise in support of systems benchmarking for anticipated major system implementations, enhancements or modifications by providing documented system specifications; evaluating vendor proposals; recommending appropriate courses of action; and implementing accepted vendor proposals with affected SMUD departments and units. To ensure that RFP, bidding and vendor selection processes result in efficient SMUD system implementations and/or modifications.
• Prepares and presents written and/or oral communication materials which promote concepts and ideas for proposed system and operational changes, report findings of studies and project teams and summarize recommendations which address system solutions for SMUD system users and