Senior GIS QA Analyst at Portland General Electric Company

At PGE our work involves dreaming about planning for and realizing a smarter cleaner more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we havent stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social economic and environmental progress. Were always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.Job Function SummaryApplication Quality Assurance Conducts a wide range of quality assurance tests controls and analyses to ensure that software meets or exceeds specified standards and end user requirements. Drafts and revises test plans and scripts to ensure alignment with standards and IT strategy. Creates test data files with valid and invalid records to thoroughly test program logic and verify system flow. Coordinates with users to plan user acceptance testing alpha and beta testing. Ensures that system tests are successfully completed and documented and all problems are resolved.Key Responsibilities Testing (TEST) Determines testing policy and owns the supporting processes including software security testing. Takes responsibility for the management of all testing activities within a development or integration project or program. Manages all risks associated with the testing and takes preventative action when any risks become unacceptable. Assesses and advises on the practicality of testing process alternatives including automated testing. Initiates improvements to test processes and directs their implementation. Assesses suppliers development and testing capabilities. Determines project testing standards for all phases influencing all parties to conform to those standards. Manages client relationships with respect to all testing matters.Business Process Testing (BPTS) Is responsible for organizational commitment to high standards in human factors. Specifies ergonomics standards and methods to meet organizational objectives. Sets the policy and standards for business process testing. Manages the design and execution of business process tests usability evaluations network and business trials confidence tests. Maintains an overview of the business environment required outcomes and potential exposures.User Experience Analysis (UNAN) Analyzes the implications of the context of use for system development. Advises on tools and methods to be used and clarifies and communicates the user experience users characteristics and tasks and the technical organizational and physical environment in which products or systems will operate. Advises on interpretation of the organizations branding for new digital environments.Technical Specialism (TECH) Provides organizational leadership and guidelines to promote the development and exploitation of specialist knowledge in the organization.Quality Management (QUMG) Sets the quality strategy for approval and adoption by businessmanagement. Measures the extent to which the quality policy meets the organizations needs and objectives and reviews it as necessary. Plans resources (either directly or indirectly) and monitors the internal quality audit schedule. Defines and reviews quality and environmental systems. Ensures that adequate technology procedures and resources are in place to support the quality system.Quality Assurance (QUAS) Develops organizational commitment to ongoing quality and environmental improvement by ensuring that the quality assurance process is robust and is based on the best industry practice. Considers implications of emerging technological developments economic and social trends etc. Plans and resources periodic quality assurance audits. Conducts and/or manages audits of quality requirements and analyzes audit results to ensure appropriate quality standards and operational definitions are in place. Prepares and delivers formal audit reports.Methods and Tools (METL) Sets direction and leads in the introduction and use of techniques methodologies and tools to match overall business requirements (both current and future) ensuring consistency across all user groups.Quality Standards (QUST) Takes responsibility for the control update and distribution of quality standards and provides advice on their use.Education/Experience/Certifications Education Requires a bachelors degree in business computer science engineering management or other related field or equivalent experience.Experience Typically eight or more years in IT. Testing and automation experience required.Competencies (Knowledge Skills Abilities) Functional Competencies Advanced knowledge of PGEs ESRI environment & integrated systemsAdvanced knowledge of testing tools techniques and standardsAdvanced knowledge of business process tests and usability evaluationsAdvanced knowledge of automation tools and techniquesAdvanced knowledge in testing object-oriented and service-oriented design and multi-threaded services/applicationsAdvanced knowledge of testing applications developed in various SDLC methodologiesAdvanced knowledge of SQL queries and be able to query database and be able to perform back-end testGeneral Competencies Advanced customer focus skillsAdvanced accuracy skillsAdvanced risk management skillsAdvanced oral and written communication skillsAdvanced interpersonal skillsAdvanced decision-making skillsAdvanced organization and prioritization skillsPhysical and Cognitive Demands Cognitive Level Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems collect information establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example engineer HR director plant manager etc.).Cognitive Ability to adhere to set response times deadlines and time-sensitive tasksAbility to follow accuracy standardsAbility to follow through on decision-making tasksAbility to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environmentAbility to communicate and problem solve when under stressAbility to respond and adapt to frequent changeAbility to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedbackAbility to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvementAbility to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasksAbility to successfully collaborate with peers managers and others within the organizationDemonstrates sound memoryAbility to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasksSchedule/Attendance Ability to work long hoursAbility to work a variable scheduleAbility to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weatherAbility to consistently meet attendance standards for regular reliable predictable full-time attendanceAbility to work shift scheduleAbility to work on-call schedulePhysical CapabilitiesComputer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)Environment- Indoor OfficeCompensation Range:$107025.00 - $197375.00Actual total compensation including a performance based incentive bonus is commensurate with experience skills qualifications education training and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company and at the same time support your well-being and professional development both now and into the future. To find out more click here.Join us today and power your potential!Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected valued and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation age religion disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation or would like to request one please notify the Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting or by calling . The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process.To be considered for this position please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed job is open until filled.December 5 2025Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Anti Money Laundering,JSP,Law Enforcement,Account Management,ABAP,Digital Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 107025 - 197375