AI​/ML Programmer Analyst

About The Position

Minnkota Power Cooperative is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Programmer Analyst to join our Information Technology team in Grand Forks, North Dakota. This role includes traditional software development, with a focus on the development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions. The salary range begins at $83,869 per year. Appropriate pay will be determined based on a candidate’s skills, education, and previous relevant experience.

The Programmer Analyst reports to the Software Development Supervisor and will develop, implement, and support enterprise applications, in addition to AI and ML solutions.

• Configuring enterprise applications
• Developing custom software and integrations to support enterprise applications
• Integrating Large Language Models and Retrieval-Augmented Generation into various functional areas of the business
• Developing ML solutions for data‑rich business workflows

• Design, develop, document and test applications and software systems.
  • Understand functional & business requirements and translate into technical design.
  • Complete detail design including inputs, outputs, form layouts, workflow details, database impacts, views and reporting requirements.
  • Determine technical and resource requirements to implement design including resource and time estimates.
  • Collaborate with end users to complete thorough testing of all new functionality and development.
  • Implement development and code changes as well as providing user documentation as required.
• Analyze and modify existing applications and provide recommendations for system improvements.
  • Proactively monitor vendor’s website, e‑mails and webinars to determine when new updates and functionality are released.
  • Document changes and impacts prior to making recommendations to end users.
  • Responsible for initial testing of new updates and releases prior to assisting and directing end users with user acceptance testing.
  • Modify application configuration to incorporate new functionality and modules.
  • Document and track all code changes according to department standards.
• Monitor the operation and performance of assigned applications and respond by diagnosing and correcting errors and issues.
  • Proactively monitor application and server logs for errors and performance issues.
  • Collaborate with DBA and Server Administrator to troubleshoot and maintain systems.
  • Provide recommendations based on reported vulnerabilities and security bulletins related to the applications and software systems.
• Assist end users by providing ongoing support and technical assistance.
  • Provide timely response to all support tickets and queries from end users.
  • Monitor department help desk for tickets.
  • Collaborate with other development and technical staff on issues.
  • Work with vendors to report bugs and monitor support requests through to resolution.

• Safety
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Innovation
• Reliability

• Action Oriented
• Decision Quality
• Learning on the Fly
• Priority Setting
• Problem Solving

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or other related area, or equivalent combination of experience and education.

• Two or more years’ experience with enterprise business applications and software, including enterprise asset management, inventory, procurement, human resources or financial functions.
• Two or more years’ experience with artificial intelligence foundations, including large language models, retrieval‑augmented generation, and machine learning.
• Experience with web development, including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Experience with databases.
• Experience working with APIs and/or web services.

Physical demands:
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend and frequently utilize a keyboard/computer. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental demands:
While performing the duties of this…