Data Retention Administrator - Butte

About this position:

The Data Retention Administrator position is an integral part of the Business Technology Team and plays a key role in the innovation and optimization of a company-wide records management program.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 764,200 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:

• 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
• Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
• Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
• Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid training opportunities
• Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

About this job:

• Develop and implement effective records management processes and technical solutions
• Provide senior-level technical support and problem-solving expertise
• Evaluate and document business processes and requirements to create seamless workflows that capture and manage records
• Collaborate with business colleagues on defining and enforcing record retention requirements
• Optimize content management and eDiscovery systems
• Train colleagues on document collection, storage, archive and disposal
• Contribute to development of effective data governance from a records perspective
• Conducts research and keeps apprised of all laws, regulations, statutes, rules and policies affecting NorthWestern Energy's
• Oversee department tasks related to the filing and management of policies, SOX records, contract confirmation process, records disposal and other administrative duties relevant to the success of the records management program
• Safely perform individual lifts weighing up to 40 pounds on a minimal basis
• Travel to meetings and conferences (up to 10% per year)
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives
• Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record

Am I right for this job? Here's the success profile:

• Bachelor's Degree in Records and Information Management, computer science, business, or similar field of study, a combination of education or relative related experience may be considered.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Four years of information technology and/or records management or related experience or training preferred
• Experience in project management and information management systems preferred