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# Business Systems Analyst II (Chicago, IL - US) at Energy Solutions - USA

- **Company:** Energy Solutions - USA
- **Location:** Chicago Illinois, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-09-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/energysolutions/jobs/5239574007

## Job description

Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.

ES is currently seeking a powerhouse Business Systems Analyst II to join our fast-paced Information Systems Team. You'll play a key role in delivering innovative solutions that help drive business success. Partnering with stakeholders, developers, and cross-functional teams, you'll translate business needs into clear requirements that shape platform enhancements and technology initiatives. In this role, you'll analyze business processes, define and refine requirements, and help ensure solutions align with strategic objectives. Your ability to simplify complex concepts, facilitate collaboration, and bridge the gap between business and technical teams will be critical to delivering successful outcomes.

You'll work with a high degree of ownership while collaborating closely with others to support solution design, validate requirements, maintain project documentation, and contribute to Agile delivery practices. You'll also have opportunities to share your expertise, mentor fellow analysts, and help strengthen business analysis best practices across the organization. If you're a curious problem-solver who enjoys turning ideas into solutions and loves working with people and technology, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your career.

This is a hybrid work opportunity. ES has offices in Oakland, CA; Orange, CA; New York, NY; Portland, OR; Chicago, IL; and Boston, MA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Collaborate with minimal guidance with internal and external stakeholders to understand, clarify, and document business needs
- Partner with domain experts and engineers to support solution design for moderately complex technical problems
- Prepare and maintain well‑documented functional specifications, workflows, mock-ups, and user stories
- Maintain and refine epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria to ensure clarity, completeness, and alignment with business priorities
- Contribute to backlog refinement, sprint planning, and release planning activities to support alignment between business priorities and development capacity
- Analyze current product workflows and evaluate opportunities for improvement based on business needs and system capabilities
- Coordinate and support user acceptance testing (UAT) activities by developing test cases, facilitating execution, and validating requirements against delivered solutions
- Track and analyze key metrics and KPIs to evaluate solution performance and identify improvement opportunities
- Participate in retrospective discussions and contribute recommendations to improve team processes and delivery outcomes
- Participate in prototyping and proof‑of‑concept efforts to validate solution approaches and workflows
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying gaps in requirements, documentation, and delivery practices
- Support adoption of Agile best practices by reinforcing consistent standards across teams
- Assist and guide junior analysts by sharing knowledge, providing feedback and supporting skill development

Minimum Qualifications: (Quantifiable Skills i.e Years of experience)

- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related or technical field
- Five years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst or in a closely related role
- Experience working within the Agile development lifecycle, collaborating with cross functional teams
- Experience conducting and supporting UAT efforts, including coordinating with stakeholders to validate requirements against delivered solutions
- Strong technical analysis skills with the ability to translate and document business needs into clear, actionable technical specifications
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey and clarify information between non-technical stakeholders and technical teams
- Proficiency in writing and managing user stories, epics, and acceptance criteria using Jira or similar Agile tools
- Working knowledge of SQL or BI tools to analyze data and support requirements validation and decision-making
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment

The salary range for this role is $106,000 - $123,000 with a target compensation of $106,000 - $115,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

AI Use

At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities. We base our candidate selection on one’s own skills, knowledge, and experience. To ensure the integrity and fairness of our interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including Generative AI) or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited. This practice supports our commitment to create a transparent and equitable space where skills, knowledge and experience can truly shine.

## Equal Opportunity Employer

Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Office Locations and a Remote Workforce

Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in  [six different locations](https://energy-solution.com/contact-us/). Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, and North Dakota.

Background Check Information

Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable Accommodations

Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email accommodation@energy-solution.com.

[Privacy Notice for Job Applicants](https://energy-solution.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ES-Privacy-Notice-for-Job-Applicants.pdf)

## About Energy Solutions - USA

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Energy Solutions is a mission-driven, employee-owned firm that designs and implements large-scale, market-based programs to reduce carbon, energy, and water use, helping utilities, governments, and private clients combat climate change.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Employee Stock Ownership Plan – ESOP)
- **Headquarters**: Oakland, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1995
- **Founders**: Sam Cohen (President/CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Clean energy, energy efficiency, building decarbonization, demand management, renewable energy, clean transportation, codes and standards, carbon reduction, water management.
- **Target customers**: Utilities (gas, electric, water), local/state/federal government agencies, community choice aggregators (CCAs), fleet operators, school districts, EV dealerships, and other commercial/industrial stakeholders. Primarily B2B and B2G.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “To combat climate change through market-based, cost-effective energy, carbon, and water management solutions that make big impacts.” [energy-solution.com](https://energy-solution.com/)

## Products & Services
For each major offering:
- **Program Design & Management**: End-to-end design and administration of energy efficiency, demand management, and renewable energy programs for utility and government clients.
- **Market Development & Transformation**: Strategies to drive adoption of clean energy technologies and practices, including trade ally networks and consumer engagement.
- **Policy & Market Research**: Deep analysis of energy markets, codes, and standards to inform regulatory advocacy and program design.
- **Data Analytics & Reporting**: Custom data platforms and reporting tools to track energy savings, GHG reductions, and program performance.
- **Process Automation**: Workflow automation and software solutions to streamline program operations.
- **Engineering & Technical Evaluation**: Technical assessments of energy efficiency technologies, building systems, and distributed energy resources.
- **Marketing & Creative Services**: Campaign development and creative content to support program outreach and customer engagement.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (privately held, employee-owned).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $24.8M (LinkedIn estimate, likely based on public signals). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-solutions)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (no external investors). Key clients include major utilities and government agencies across North America.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 472 employees (+7.1% YoY, +50 people) as of mid-2025. Operates in 18 countries (including Brazil, India, UAE, Canada, Tunisia). The company’s programs have supported policies that will reduce 1.8 billion tons of CO2e through 2050. [energy-solution.com](https://energy-solution.com/careers/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Employee Ownership**: 100% vested ESOP aligns every employee with the company’s long-term success and mission.
- **30 Years of Market Transformation**: Pioneered market-based approaches to energy efficiency and carbon reduction, with deep relationships across utilities and government.
- **Proven Impact**: Achieves outsized results – e.g., annual GHG reductions per employee equivalent to taking 50,000 cars off the road. [energy-solution.com](https://energy-solution.com/)
- **Full-Service Capability**: From policy research and program design to data analytics and marketing, providing integrated solutions under one roof.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling Impact**: Expanding into new geographies and sectors (clean transportation, building decarbonization, distributed energy resources).
- **Technology Enablement**: Investing in process automation, Salesforce development, and data analytics to improve program efficiency.
- **Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility (IDEA)**: Embedding IDEA into all aspects of work to ensure solutions reach vulnerable communities. [energy-solution.com](https://energy-solution.com/careers/)
- **Talent Development**: Promoting from within, offering professional development stipends, and maintaining a strong mentorship culture.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Culture**: Employees are passionate about solving climate change – “smart, motivated people with ‘good kindergarten skills’ – curiosity, respect, teamwork, and a healthy sense of fun.” [energy-solution.com](https://energy-solution.com/about-us/)
- **Employee Ownership**: All employees participate in the ESOP, sharing in the company’s success.
- **Work Flexibility**: Hybrid and remote roles available across the U.S. (offices in Oakland, CA; Portland, OR; Orange, CA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY). Flexible hours and floating holidays.
- **Benefits**: Competitive compensation + annual bonus; health/dental/vision (PPO/HMO); 401(k) with 100% immediate vesting match; generous PTO; paid parental leave; professional development stipends; Employee Assistance Program.
- **Inclusion Score**: 12.2 points higher than industry average (based on Diversio survey, Jan 2025). [energy-solution.com](https://energy-solution.com/careers/)
- **Growth Opportunities**: Many senior leaders promoted from within; strong emphasis on lifelong learning and mentorship.

## Sources
1. [energy-solution.com – About Us](https://energy-solution.com/about-us/)
2. [energy-solution.com – Careers](https://energy-solution.com/careers/)
3. [energy-solution.com – Home](https://energy-solution.com/)
4. [linkedin.com – Energy Solutions](https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-solutions)
5. [job-boards.greenhouse.io – Energy Solutions Jobs](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/energysolutions)

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