AI Business Analyst

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country, and we are a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are the key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and safely each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

At Knife River, we are excited to expand our team to include an AI Business Analyst that will implement enterprise-wide AI initiatives. This person will execute AI-related goals aligned with the organization's broader strategic objectives. You will design, build and deploy AI solutions, establish metrics to evaluate effectiveness and maintain a dynamic roadmap for AI adoption that aligns with the organization's priorities.

In this role you should have with a growth mindset and an eagerness to experiment with solutions and how they would be adopted into our organization

This position can be located in any of the following locations: Bend, OR - Portland, OR - Billings, MT - Boise, ID - Bismarck, ND - Sioux Falls, SD.

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires knowledge of business systems and processes at a level normally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree in business, computer science, management information systems or related field.
• Strong project management capabilities with experience handling multiple initiatives.
• Demonstrated proficiency with current AI tools and platforms.
• Basic understanding of data and automation concepts.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with AI configuration and platforms.
• Experience utilizing Azure's ecosystem of technology. Example: Power Automate, Power Apps, Excel, or similar low code / no code platforms.
• Effective communication and storytelling to build trust and convey the value of AI solutions.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for AI integration.
• Oversee the lifecycle of AI-related projects, ensuring timely updates and stakeholder alignment.
• Facilitate cross functional discussions to configure AI systems to align with business objectives and requirements.
• Develop and maintain documentation for AI configurations and business processes.
• Review metrics of AI systems and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the AI solution.
• Continue to enhance and update AI training campaigns based on latest capabilities
• Stay up to date with the latest AI technologies and trends.
• Participates in efforts to collect, analyze, and continually improve processes.
• Responsible for identification and integration of data security measures.
• Following and implementing the company data governance policy and procedures within AI technology.
• Travel to subsidiary companies for application implementations and support will be required.
• Available to assist with scheduled on-call support and technical emergencies as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good interpersonal and communications skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks and conform to timelines for successful application implementation.
• Ability to identify problems, in a timely manner, for systems utilized by a diverse customer/user base.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with IT and external team members

How To Apply:
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:
Knife River Corporation
Box 5568
Bismarck, ND 58506