Business Analyst - Construction Portfolio, Project and Resource Management System

Business Analyst

We are seeking a motivated Business Analyst to support the implementation of a Construction Portfolio, Project, and Resource Management System for a municipal electric utility. This role involves partnering with the Project Manager, implementation vendor, and internal stakeholders to define, validate, and manage business, functional, and technical requirements throughout the project lifecycle. The position is remote, though the client is located in the Seattle area, a city known for its vibrant culture, thriving tech industry, and beautiful natural surroundings.

Responsibilities

• Requirements & Analysis
  • Lead end-to-end requirements elicitation, analysis, and documentation across business and technical domains.
  • Develop and maintain a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) across all phases from design through User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  • Perform fit-gap analysis to evaluate solution alignment with utility construction and portfolio management needs.
  • Translate business requirements into detailed functional and technical specifications aligned with existing enterprise systems.
• Business Process & Workflow Design
  • Develop current-state (as-is) and future-state (to-be) process maps for construction portfolio, project, and resource workflows.
  • Define use cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria aligned with operational needs.
  • Identify process improvements and standardization opportunities across business units.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
  • Serve as primary liaison between business stakeholders, IT, and vendor teams.
  • Facilitate workshops, validation sessions, and decision-making forums.
  • Ensure stakeholder alignment and timely input across all workstreams.
• Procurement & RFP Support
  • Lead development of detailed requirements for inclusion in the RFP package.
  • Partner with Procurement and Legal to produce a complete, procurement-ready solicitation.
  • Support development of vendor evaluation criteria, scoring approach, and response structure.
• Testing & Business Readiness
  • Define UAT strategy, test coverage, and acceptance criteria.
  • Develop test scripts and support execution of User Acceptance Testing.
  • Validate readiness for deployment, including procedures, training, and operational transition.
  • Support post-go-live validation and stabilization activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5 years of Business Analyst experience supporting enterprise technology implementations.
• Demonstrated experience delivering a minimum of three Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) system implementations, preferably within utility construction management environments.
• Proven experience leading requirements elicitation, RTM management, and stakeholder alignment across complex programs.
• Experience supporting full lifecycle delivery, including RFP development, vendor selection, testing, and go-live.

Preferred Qualifications

• Utility industry experience is strongly preferred, particularly in electric utilities.

Benefits PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.

Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.