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Arizona Public Service - APS · 1 day ago

IT Compliance Analyst - Senior/ Consultant

Arizona Public Service (APS) is committed to operational excellence and compliance across its technology landscape. As a Senior IT Compliance Analyst/Consultant, you will ensure secure, efficient, and compliant business operations while driving initiatives focused on IT cyber and audit compliance readiness, process improvement, and enhancing compliance practices.

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Responsibilities

Analyze & Improve: Evaluate processes and systems to identify opportunities for efficiency and effectiveness to meet compliance objectives
Lead Projects: Drive cross-departmental initiatives focused on process and system improvements
Ensure Security & Compliance: Proactively monitor performance, identify potential risks, and work to ensure regulatory compliance
Develop Reports: Create and maintain accurate reports and dashboards to support business decisions
Collaborate: Partner with IT and business teams to implement solutions that maximize organizational effectiveness
Mentor: Support and guide less tenured team members in developing their skills
Participates or leads projects to identify and define business needs and objectives through research and fact finding combined with a good understanding of business functions, systems, and industry requirements
Researches, analyzes, and resolves routine to complex business/operational problems within the business units
Interfaces with IT, Systems Analysts, Cybersecurity or vendors to resolve issues as necessary
Follows up to ensure timely resolution of problems and ensure customer satisfaction
Participates in or oversees analysis, planning, and implementation of enhancements to new and existing processes, which may include new systems and/or enhancements to existing systems
Ability to gather and write moderate requirements based on business needs with consideration of business goals and future needs
Provides input and gathers functional requirements, policy/procedure interpretation, and future business system needs
For smaller projects, may coordinate assigned phases of project planning and execution, including estimating resources and tasks, creating, managing and controlling project schedules and resources
Using quantitative metrics, analyze process designs, workflows, and suggests process improvement initiatives, which may include potential technology solutions to streamline, automate, and/or improve process efficiencies
With limited direction, coordinates and participates in the development of effective business cases using sound cost/benefit analysis
Keeps apprised of current and emerging trends for business unit
Provides operational support for business area and multiple systems including, but not limited to, researching and resolving system problems, gap analysis, training identification and delivery, and data integrity audits
Writes, maintains, and supports a variety of reports or queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools
Assists in the development of standard and complex reports for business unit
Assists in the development and maintenance of standardized business reporting protocol and ensures data integrity and consistency in all reporting aspects
May monitor and track business goals, activities, performance monitoring, and issues for an assigned unit(s) to keep management apprised of business unit activities
Actively shares knowledge of business/technical environment, priorities, and processes to less tenured personnel
Conducts research, performs data analysis, and reports findings through formal presentations
Participates in project assignments as a lead or a key member
Responsible for coordinating activities within the business areas
Direct areas of project responsibility to include needs analysis, scope definition, testing strategy, implementation, and user acceptance
May support application/system training to functional users
May be responsible for ensuring appropriate data security controls including process and system documentation
Maintains documentation of processes, guidelines, tools, procedures, and training aids required to support business unit
May participate in the planning, development, and administration of business unit's budget functions

Qualification

IT compliance knowledgeData analysisProject managementBusiness operations understandingRegulatory complianceDatabase tools experienceCollaborative communicationAnalytical skillsContinuous learning

Required

BS/BA equivalency or an equivalent combination of four years relevant work experience and relevant college coursework in business, information technology or a related area
For IT Compliance Analyst - Senior: five (5) years of progressively responsible experience where strong understanding of business unit operations, business unit systems, database design, structure, functions and work processes and experience with database tools is obtained
For IT Compliance Analyst - Consultant: eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience where a strong understanding of business unit operations, business unit systems, database design, structure, functions and work processes and experience with database tools has been obtained
Demonstrated knowledge of business processes and operational knowledge including functions, procedures, processes, and computer systems
Ability to identify process improvement opportunities, gaps, data analysis and recommended solutions which tie functional needs to technology solutions
Demonstrated project/team experience and ability to prioritize work
Ability to review data, see relationships and patterns, as well as possess strong analytical, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Experience in managing projects and identifying and resolving issues
Expertise in PC applications including advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word
Requires proficient knowledge of emerging practices and technologies used within the business area
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and standards impacting business areas
Demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written

Preferred

Operational Expertise: Strong understanding of business operations, processes, and IT systems
Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and recommend actionable solutions
Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with regulatory requirements and system security best practices
Project Leadership: Experience managing projects with moderate to complex scope and budgets
Collaborative Communicator: Skilled at working across teams and presenting findings clearly
Continuous Learner: Passion for staying current with industry standards and emerging technologies

Company

Arizona Public Service - APS

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APS is Arizona’s largest and longest serving electric utility, providing power for nearly 1.2 million customers in 11 of the state’s 15 counties.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.95B
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-01-08Debt Financing· $1.81B
2024-10-18Grant· $70M
2009-09-16Grant· $70.5M

Leadership Team

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Juli West
Vice President Supply Chain, CPO
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Monica Whiting
VP, Customer Experience and Chief Customer Officer
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