Software Implementation Analyst

LODESTAR

Job Description ? Associate, Professional Services

 LODESTAR Corporation (www.lodestarcorp.com) is a leading supplier of applications software solutions for the energy industry.  The technical expertise, marketplace domain knowledge, and collaborative team spirit of the company's leadership group have been key factors in building an active and loyal worldwide customer base.  Corporate headquarters are located in Peabody, Massachusetts, with offices in Houston, London, and Brisbane, Australia.

 

Primary responsibilities: (others to be assigned as needed)

 

? Documenting functional requirements

? Configuring LODESTAR software

? Writing and executing detailed test scripts

? Training end-users

 

Ability to travel up to 80%, domestically and internationally, and availability for expatriate assignments is required.

 

Required qualifications:

? Bachelor?s degree - degrees in computers, economics, business or engineering preferred;

? Experience with software implementation and ability to grasp new and/or unfamiliar technologies quickly;

? Solid interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization internally and at client?s site;

? Strong organizational and prioritization skills;

? Excellent written and oral communication skills;

? Some knowledge of SQL, Oracle, and relational databases;

? Some knowledge of ASP and XML;

? A minimum of 2 years relevant work experience and a deep understanding of at least one of the following energy sector subject areas:  pricing, billing, settlement, meter data management or transaction management.

 

Entry level (Analyst) positions:
? Strong academic performance.
? 0-2 years of relevant work experience, including programming experience, is preferred; experience with LODESTAR software or other energy focused software platforms highly desirable.