2025-10-09
PNM Resources
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Albuquerque
New Mexico
87102
United States
POSTING DEADLINE
This position is posted until filled.
DEPARTMENT
Department: BTS
PREFERENCES
JOB DESCRIPTION
Programmer Analyst Sr.
Salary Grade: G06
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$78,537 - $106,024 - $133,511
Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.
SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, analyzes requirements and develops computer programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans for all phases of the project life cycle
Develops and maintains project plans outlining plan design, programming and testing timetables, status reports, and cost/benefit analysis
Acts as the project technical manager; coordinates team activities; assigns and reviews tasks, insures compliance with technical standards; budgets and schedules; tracks reports and corrects deviations
Recommends resource allocations and project staffing, new information systems standards and development guidelines
Prepares project manuals, improvement authorizations, work orders, and project budgets
Evaluates and recommends software packages for acquisitions based on client needs and functional requirements
Defines program and system requirements, operating constraints, file structures, data control procedures and system test criteria
Performs and documents vendor application software evaluations for efficiency, standards, maintainability, hardware compatibility, enhancements, documentation, and cost/benefit analysis
Consults with client to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs
Recommends hardware or software platforms, DBMS, and language
Evaluates application program and system design for compliance with standards and functional requirements
Designs and implements system security
Writes, debugs, compiles, tests and installs program modifications and new programs or modules
Evaluates proposed hardware or software changes
Provides production problem resolution and on call support
Codes job control instructions
Performs high-level business needs analysis
Defines and documents client¿s problems or areas for improvement, alternative (EDP and non-EDP) solutions and the most cost beneficial recommendations
Performs client long-range planning, client testing and training, and system implementation
Performs hardware or software platform support for non-mainframe hardware including installation and use of system and application software, database management, monitoring and maintaining the system for availability of resources
COMPETENCIES:
Knowledge of project management areas such as estimating, tracking, training, documenting, and scheduling
Knowledge of CASE tools, information engineering techniques, and the system development life-cycle process
Ability to evaluate productivity tools, interfaces between major systems, package systems and the efficiency and effectiveness of large in-house systems
Ability to analyze the impact of enhancements and production problems effectively
Ability to assist with assessing project benefits and priorities
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with an emphasis in computers or related area, and five to seven years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret technical documents such operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to clearly and concisely write technical, conceptual and administrative project information
Ability to speak effectively before clients, personnel and management, and vendors
COMPUTER SKILLS:
In-depth knowledge of at least one of the Company¿s hardware and software platforms
The ability to develop and implement systems, to code and test new applications to meet current and projected client needs
Mastery of one high level programming language, the applicable job control and utilities
Mastery of database system software and database management
Extensive knowledge of various languages, DBMS and hardware platforms to be able to recommend which is best for an application
Working knowledge of networks, local area networks, and various types of workstations
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time. Manual dexterity and good vision required. Ability to talk and listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Programmer Analyst I
Salary Grade: G09
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$53,540 - $70,940 - $88,340
SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, analyzes requirements and develops computer programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops and maintains plans outlining steps and timetables for developing programs.
Analyzes, defines, and documents requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, hardware and operating system environment, interfaces with other systems, internal and external checks and controls, and outputs.
Writes and maintains system documentation, data processing run books, and user manuals.
Analyzes and estimates feasibility, costs, time, and compatibility with hardware and other programs.
Creates test transactions and runs tests to find errors and confirm programs meet specifications.
Researches and evaluates software and hardware to assist in programming or to use as program platforms.
Consults with client to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs.
Writes, debugs, compiles, tests, and installs program modifications and new programs or modules.
Converts designs and specifications into computer code.
Codes job control instructions.
Analyzes code to find causes of errors and revises programs.
Provides production problem resolution and on call support.
COMPETENCIES:
Basic knowledge of data processing principles and concepts.
Basic knowledge of project management in the areas of estimating, training, and documentation.
Ability to assist in evaluating software packages and the efficiency and effectiveness of small systems.
Ability to assist with assessing project benefits and priorities.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's from four-year college or university with emphasis in computers or related area, and one to three years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret technical documents such operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write data processing run and user manuals.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Basic knowledge of applications analysis principles and program design.
Basic knowledge of and ability to write in program code.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time. Manual dexterity and good vision required. Ability to talk and listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
Bachelors Degree
JOB DESCRIPTION
Programmer Analyst II
Salary Grade: G07
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$69,581 - $92,194 - $114,808
Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.
SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, analyzes requirements and develops computer programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develops and maintains project plans outlining plan design, schedule and cost estimate, programming and testing timetables, status reports, and application software package evaluations
Coordinates programming activities of Programmer Analyst team members
Performs enhancement and development analysis, program and system design, testing, and installation
Consults with client to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs
Writes, debugs, compiles, tests and installs program modifications and new programs or modules
Recommends hardware and software platforms, DBMS, and language
Evaluates application program and system design for compliance with standards and functional requirements
Designs and implements system security
Writes and maintains system documentation, functional specifications, data processing run books, and user manuals
Evaluates proposed software changes
Provides production problem resolution and on call support
Codes job control instructions
Performs client surveying and interviewing
Defines and documents client¿s problems and areas for improvement, alternative (EDP and non-EDP) solutions, and the most cost beneficial recommendations
Assists client with long range planning
Provides hardware and software platform support for non-mainframe hardware including installation and use of system and application software, database management, monitoring, and maintaining the system for availability of resources
Assists with client training, testing, and system implementation
Assists with the department¿s long-range planning
COMPETENCIES:
Ability to provide analysis in project, program, and database design for business
Knowledge of project management areas such as estimating, tracking, training, documenting, and scheduling
Basic knowledge of CASE tools, information engineering techniques, and the system development life-cycle process
Ability to evaluate software packages and the efficiency and effectiveness of large in-house or package systems independently
Ability to analyze the impact of enhancements and production problems effectively
Ability to assist with assessing project benefits and priorities
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with emphasis in computers or related area, with three to five years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret technical documents such operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to clearly and concisely write technical, conceptual and administrative project information
Ability to speak effectively before clients, personnel and management, and vendors
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Knowledge of at least one of PNMs hardware/software platforms
The ability to develop and implement systems, to code and test new applications, and to meet current and projected client needs.
In-depth knowledge of one high level programming language, the applicable job control and utilities
In-depth understanding of database system software and database management
Basic knowledge of various languages, DBMS, and hardware platforms to be able to recommend which is best for an application
Basic knowledge of networks, local area networks, and various types of workstations
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time. Manual dexterity and good vision required. Ability to talk and listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT
Safety Statement:
Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:
If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.
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