Business Systems Analyst II

Business Systems Analyst II

Location Duluth, MN

Application Close Date 8/11/2026

Business Unit Minnesota Power

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Employment Type:

ALLETE - Non-Union

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Business Systems Analyst II $72,000 - $89,000 | Hybrid with in person reporting to Duluth, MN

The Distribution Business Systems Analyst plays a central role across business processes, systems, and intelligence with duties ranging from facilitating workflow discussions and defining business system requirements to writing reports for dashboards and metrics.

What you'll do

• Research, analyze, and lead process improvement initiatives that drive positive change through automation, simplification, and standardization.

• Independently manage multiple large, complex projects—including system implementations and upgrades—spanning various applications and user areas.

• Support the full project lifecycle, including planning, research, design, testing, documentation, training, and implementation based on user-defined business requirements.

• Serve as a liaison between CTS (Cyber Technology Services), Distribution business users, internal departments, and vendors to develop and enhance systems while minimizing failures.

• Maintain business systems knowledge and develop business intelligence solutions to aid problem solving, decision making, and staff training.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Analytics, Business, Data Science, Economics, Finance, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.

• Three years of job-related experience, including experience in gathering and documenting business requirements, reviewing solutions, and analyzing business processes and systems.

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills to be utilized to address various business issues and needs.

• Strong interpersonal, technical, and communication skills to establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to travel to other service centers and facilities

How to stand out

• Have experience in electric utility operations, process analysis and process improvement methods, project coordination, and project management methods.

• Have working knowledge of Business Intelligence applications, such as Microsoft Power BI

• Be able to use data summaries and visualizations to tell stories or solve problems with data

About us

Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, delivers safe, reliable energy to homes, communities, and major industries across northeastern Minnesota while advancing a long term commitment to sustainability. As a key contributor to ALLETE’s clean energy strategy, the organization is grounded in shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet, creating meaningful opportunities for professionals at every stage of their career.

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $72,000 - $89,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Additionally, this position qualifies for a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Incentive Program

• Retirement Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Community Engagement, and more.

This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

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This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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