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IT Analyst – ADMS SOM
Department: Information Technology
Location: Remote (Client located in Washington; candidate must be willing to travel when needed)
Role Type: Full-time (6-month contract)
About Our Client
We partner with a well-established organization that has a long history of delivering large-scale technology projects and innovative solutions. The company operates across the U.S. and serves clients in industries that require robust IT services, with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and supporting critical infrastructure. Their mission is centered on leveraging advanced technology to deliver operational excellence, while fostering an environment of collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Job Description
We are seeking an ADMS SOM IT Analyst who is motivated by variety, seeks a challenging environment for professional growth, and is interested in supporting large information technology projects.
The ideal candidate will be an expert in the utility business-side configuration of AspenTech’s SOM (Switch Order Management) product. This role requires deep expertise in configuring and optimizing SOM to support business operations, streamline workflows, and ensure seamless switch order management processes. The candidate will collaborate with business stakeholders, technical teams, and cross-functional groups to deliver impactful results.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Conduct Proof of Concept of Aspentech Switch Order Management (SOM) functions and utility distribution switch order business processes.
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Provide scope/requirements documentation to complete implementation and configuration of the SOM product.
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Configure and customize Aspentech SOM to meet business requirements.
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Define and manage different switch types to support operational needs.
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Set up and maintain request types for switch order processes.
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Design and optimize Switch Order & Request workflows.
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Customize the layout of Switch Orders for operational clarity.
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Configure individual step grids and rules to enforce business logic.
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Configure integration between SOM and Outage Management System (OMS) modules.
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Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate into SOM and OMS configurations.
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Build SOM interfaces leveraging WebMethods or APIs.
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Troubleshoot and resolve configuration issues to ensure reliability and performance.
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Provide documentation on data mapping, configurations, testing, and best practices.
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Support testing and validation during system updates or enhancements.
Required Experience/Skills
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5+ years of IT analyst experience.
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3 years of switch operations IT projects in utility distribution.
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Proven expertise in business-side configuration of Aspentech SOM, including:
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Configuring switch types and request types.
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Building and optimizing workflows.
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Designing Switch Order layouts.
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Setting up step grids and rules.
Strong understanding of switch order management processes in utility distribution.
Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with system testing and documentation (scope, business process, test cases).
Nice-to-Haves
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Prior experience in the utility industry with AspenTech products.
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Formal training in AspenTech SOM and ADMS/OMS products.
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Familiarity with related Aspentech tools or other switch order management systems.
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Familiarity with AspenTech’s OMS or other outage management systems.
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Knowledge of integration with ERP, SCADA, or CRM systems.
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Pay & Benefits Summary
- Pay rate up to 52/h W2
Call-to-Action
Apply today to join a dynamic team and contribute to critical IT projects that support utility distribution and advanced technology initiatives.
Keyword | IT Analyst | ADMS | SOM | AspenTech | Switch Order Management | Utility Distribution | OMS | API | WebMethods | Configuration | Workflows