Performance & Cpcty Sr Anlyst - 4990

Description:ResponsibilitiesForecast capacity requirements in one key area (e.g.: mainframe, open/distributed systems, network, or storage).Assists in the development of new and enhancement of existing models used to forecast capacity requirements.Develops hardware plans to meet short- and long-term Company objectives, arranges test trial periods, and measure results.Recommends improvements in systems and applications performance.Reviews workload changes and recommends configuration of the hardware and software environments to maximize systems utilization and minimize cost of operations.Develops and supports tools and methodologies for providing customer billing information, based on resource utilization, and to support product costing.Provides technical advice and guidance to less experienced associates. Demonstrated proficiency at modeling within Microsoft Excel, including the use of Macros and programming in Visual Basic for Applications.In-depth knowledge of business systems and industry requirements.Excellent interpersonal, analytical/ troubleshooting, documentation, and communications skills.Excellent presentation and communication skills; must be able to effectively present to and interact with senior managers.Experience in one or more Windows/UNIX/DASD/Database/Network Reporting Systems/SAS/SQL.About the OpportunityAnalyze and forecast capacity requirements. Complete value added analyses of performance and capacity based on information gathered through generation and analysis of performance management and system utilization reports, reviews of hardware and software technologies utilized and review of current operational procedures.Provide technical advice and guidance to associates and senior leadership. Development of new and enhancements to capacity models, recommend improvements.Extensive Math Background required.Qualifications:Demonstrated proficiency at modeling within Microsoft Excel, including the use of Macros and programming in Visual Basic for Applications.In-depth knowledge of business systems and industry requirements.Excellent interpersonal, analytical/ troubleshooting, documentation, and communications skills.Excellent presentation and communication skills; must be able to effectively present to and interact with senior managers.Experience in one or more Windows/UNIX/DASD/Database/Network Reporting Systems/SAS/SQL.5 years of experience in applications programming, systems programming, systems quality assurance and capacity/performance experience.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceAlliance Data offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive selection of benefit options including 401(k).Job Location: Dallas, TXJob Number: 2752Company Profile:About UsAlliance Data (NYSE: ADS) is a leading provider of marketing, loyalty and transaction services, managing over 120 million consumer relationships for some of North America's most recognizable companies. Using transaction-rich data, Alliance Data creates and manages customized solutions that change consumer behavior and that enable its clients to create and enhance customer loyalty to build stronger, mutually beneficial relationships with their customers. Headquartered in Dallas, Alliance Data employs over 9,000 associates at more than 60 locations worldwide. Alliance Data's brands include AIR MILES, North America's premier coalition loyalty program, and Epsilon, a leading provider of multi-channel, data-driven technologies and marketing services. For more information about the company, visit its web site, www.AllianceData.com JOB TITLE: Performance & Cpcty Sr Anlyst - 4990 LOCATION: US-TX-Dallas JOB CATEGORY: IT/Software Development REFERENCE CODE: 2752