Member Value Consultant - Mapping & Staking

National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) • Cedar Rapids, IA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

NISC develops and implements enterprise-level and customer-facing software solutions for over 960+ utilities and broadbands across North America. Our mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that are Member-focused, quality driven and valued priced. We exist to serve our Members and help them serve their communities through our innovative software products, services and outstanding customer support.

About this Job:
The primary focus of this position is to provide virtual and onsite Business Process Consultation services for the business processes supported by NISC’s Outage Management on the utility side. Strong industry experience is a must, and experience with GIS Systems is a plus. Experience with fiber mapping systems, SCADA and AMI systems is also beneficial, though not a requirement.

The position resides in the Member Value team within the Member Success division, and works closely with an enterprise team of Member Value Consultants and the Account Management team. The mission of the position is to enhance the success of Members and other NISC employees through providing expertise and guidance on industry and solution best practices. The team continues to evolve in how NISC can more effectively add value to Members, so a person with strong initiative and an innovative mindset is the right fit for this team. This position is expected to travel onsite to Member locations up to 6 engagements per year.

Requirements

• 8+ years of related experience preferred.
• Advanced level knowledge of business-related software applications and services.
• Advanced level knowledge of the Utility industries
• Advanced level knowledge of Project Management processes and theory
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced presentation and training skills.
• Excellent telephone/email etiquette and an ability to deal effectively with Member/Customers.
• Excellent research and problem-solving skills with an excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent ability to organize and prioritize.
• Excellent ability to multitask and time manage.
• Excellent ability to demonstrate professionalism.
• Excellent ability to demonstrate effective decision making.
• Excellent ability to set and manage internal and external Member/Customer expectations.
• Ability to travel as often as necessary to meet the goals and objectives of the position.
• Advanced level understanding of change management best practices.
• Excellent ability to demonstrate initiative and accountability

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GIS systems is helpful to this role, although not a requirement.
• Experience with fiber mapping systems, SCADA and AMI systems is also beneficial, though not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote and onsite consulting and implementation services to members around product utilization and best practices.
• Analyze internal data to prioritize opportunities effectively and provide a plan.
• Perform research and data analysis on Member’s product use to better deliver more value to underutilized products or best practices.
• Develop and deliver software training to internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Coordinate and present at related workshops and industry related events as needed.
• Build tools to help support the needs assessment of our Membership and how they utilize NISC’s solutions.
• Influence and gain Member interest around implementing new product functionality and/or best practices.
• May be asked to record walk through product trainings and recordings with the internal Learning Center.
• General expectation is primary focus is within one to multiple products within one to multiple industries.
• Maintain an in-depth level understanding of product integrations.
• Execute special projects with a moderate to high degree of difficulty with independence as needed or requested.
• May be asked to help participate in NISC’s Member Information Conference, Advisory Meetings and other related events.
• May be asked to mentor others.
• Proactively engage internal departments and leadership on industry trends related to product road maps and direction.
• May provide strategic input to internal and external senior level leaders around product utilization.
• Serve as onsite champion and change manager for Member product initiatives.
• Low to Moderate level amounts of travel required.
• Other duties assigned.

Benefits

• Integrity – We are committed to doing the right thing – always.
• Relationships – We are committed to building and preserving lasting relationships.
• Innovation – We promote the spirit of creativity and champion new ideas.
• Teamwork – We exemplify the cooperative spirit by working together.
• Empowerment – We believe individuals have the power to make a difference.
• Personal Development – We believe the free exchange of knowledge and information is absolutely necessary to the success of each individual and the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior