Principal Information Technology Analyst (Project Manager) - The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

The Metropolitan Water District’s Information Technology Group has one (1) opening for a Principal Information Technology Analyst (Project Manager). This position will be responsible for concurrently managing several Information Technology projects in areas such as application development, infrastructure, cloud, and operational business areas among others. This position will perform project management duties on various complex information technology initiatives including directing project teams, developing schedules, project plans, Request for Proposals (RFP's), budgets, consulting agreements, and monitoring/tracking project progress. The Principal IT Analyst position will also be responsible for reporting project status, risk, and resolutions to wide audiences including management, users, and stakeholders. Additionally, this position will also assist and mentor less experienced staff in the areas of project management where applicable.

Schedule: 9/80, Monday through Friday with alternating Fridays off

Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

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To view the full job description click here: Principal Information Technology Analyst

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and eight years of increasingly responsible experience, of which two years must have been at the Senior Programmer Analyst or Senior Systems Analyst level.

Increasingly Responsible Experience is defined as: Any combination of experience in the following areas: Experience implementing software applications (such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, Financial systems, Maximo, or Enterprise operational systems), and/or experience coordinating the implementation of IT Infrastructure or Information Security systems.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
License(s): Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
• PMP Certification
• ITL Certification

CLOSING
Benefits:
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Excellent working environment
• Public transportation reimbursements

• Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis

• On-site fitness center

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)

ABOUT MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year. 

Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).