OpenGrid Specialist (Santa Ana, CA)

Location: Santa Ana, CA (Hybrid)

Schedule: Standard Office Hours

Duration: 12-Month Contract

Pay Rate: $40–$44/hr (W2)

Position Summary

Our client is a leading organization within the electrical utility sector. They are seeking an experienced OpenGrid Specialist to serve as a subject matter expert supporting their Outage Management System (OMS) implementation. In this role, you will provide hands-on technical guidance across system logic, data management, and infrastructure upgrades while working independently to resolve complex issues and drive long-term solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for the OMS implementation (OpenGrid Network, formerly PragmaUP/PragmaLINE), supporting system logic, data integrity, customer communications, and operational activities
• Contribute to upcoming database and server OS upgrades, including OMS configuration, testing, and hands-on technical support
• Evaluate hardware and software deliveries for integration into the operational baseline
• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analysis, and supportability assessments across the full system lifecycle
• Translate customer and product requirements into comprehensive system solutions that account for technical, schedule, and cost constraints
• Conduct functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition to develop hardware and software specifications
• Act independently to identify and resolve issues arising from the development and implementation of operational projects
• Develop and recommend long-range goals and objectives
• Research, design, and develop advanced technological solutions that inform major decision-making recommendations

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Information Technology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; PhD preferred
• Specialized certification may be required
• 15+ years of experience in complex systems analysis, consulting, project management, and technical recommendations

Knowledge & Skills

• Hands-on experience with electrical utility Outage Management Applications and back-office support
• Deep expertise in OpenGrid Network (formerly PragmaUP/PragmaLINE)
• SQL database proficiency
• Python programming skills
• Windows server maintenance and operational support experience
• Strong analytical capabilities across concept, design, implementation, and disposal phases
• Proven consulting and project management skills
• Ability to design and develop advanced technological solutions and provide strategic recommendations

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