3222-Business Analyst (Palantir/Foundry)

Norland Group; San Ramon (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Business Analyst in a remote role focused on data-driven decision-making. This position is integral to the Asset Failure Analysis team, where you will analyze business data to drive process improvements and enhance system reliability. You will develop actionable insights that impact wildfire risk reduction and operational efficiency. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and have experience with tools like Microsoft Excel and Palantir Foundry. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a business analytics or data-focused role.
• Proven experience analyzing and visualizing complex datasets.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business data to identify trends and opportunities for efficiency.
• Develop dashboards and reports to support various departments.
• Collaborate with teams to define KPIs and measure performance.

Skills

Analytical acumen

Data visualization

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Economics

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Palantir Foundry

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Job description

This position requires - Clear Background, Drug Test, and Education Check.
Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer without Sponsorship.
(Principal Only! No Corp to Corp)
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Position Title: 3222-Business Analyst (Palantir/Foundry)
Location: San Ramon, CA
Pay Rate: $40 - $53

Contract Duration: 2 Years

Description:

**OPEN TO LOCAL/NON-LOCAL CANDIDATES, as long as they can work the standard PST hours of 8AM - 5PM. The role is remote. There will be opportunities to come to San Ramon from time to time, but very infrequently
TOP THINGS:
- Analytical acumen
- experience with P and/or Palantir/Foundry
- Not too senior, so I know the candidate will stick around for a while


Job Title: Business Analyst
Department: Business Operations / Data Analytics

Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and data-driven Business Analyst to join the Asset Failure Analysis team. The ideal candidate will support data-informed decision-making by reviewing asset failure and historical performance data into actionable forward-looking insights. This role plays a key part in driving process improvements, forecasting, and strategic initiatives across the organization that directly impact reduction of wildfire risk and improvement of system reliability.

Key Responsibilities
• Analyze business data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for operational efficiency
• Develop dashboards, reports, and models to support departments such as compliance, operations, strategy, and wildfire risk
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define KPIs and measure performance against business goals
• Prepare and present findings to stakeholders in a clear, actionable format
• Support ongoing improvement of data integrity and analytics capabilities
• Assist with data extraction, cleaning, and transformation for reporting and ad hoc analysis

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in a business analytics or data-focused role
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts, etc.)
• Proven experience analyzing and visualizing complex datasets
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with the Palantir Foundry platform or similar enterprise analytics tools
• Familiarity with the utility industry or infrastructure-related projects
• Exposure to SQL, Python, or other data querying languages (a plus, not required)
• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms

We encourage Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans and Disabled individuals to apply for all positions that they may be qualified for. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks

This position requires - Clear Background, Drug Test, and Education Check.
Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer without Sponsorship.
(Principal Only! No Corp to Corp)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Position Title: 3222-Business Analyst (Palantir/Foundry)
Location: San Ramon, CA
Pay Rate: $40 - $53

Contract Duration: 2 Years

Description: **OPEN TO LOCAL/NON-LOCAL CANDIDATES, as long as they can work the standard PST hours of 8AM - 5PM. The role is remote. There will be opportunities to come to San Ramon from time to time, but very infrequently
TOP THINGS:
- Analytical acumen
- experience with P and/or Palantir/Foundry
- Not too senior, so I know the candidate will stick around for a while


Job Title: Business Analyst
Department: Business Operations / Data Analytics

Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and data-driven Business Analyst to join the Asset Failure Analysis team. The ideal candidate will support data-informed decision-making by reviewing asset failure and historical performance data into actionable forward-looking insights. This role plays a key part in driving process improvements, forecasting, and strategic initiatives across the organization that directly impact reduction of wildfire risk and improvement of system reliability.

Key Responsibilities
• Analyze business data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for operational efficiency
• Develop dashboards, reports, and models to support departments such as compliance, operations, strategy, and wildfire risk
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define KPIs and measure performance against business goals
• Prepare and present findings to stakeholders in a clear, actionable format
• Support ongoing improvement of data integrity and analytics capabilities
• Assist with data extraction, cleaning, and transformation for reporting and ad hoc analysis

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in a business analytics or data-focused role
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts, etc.)
• Proven experience analyzing and visualizing complex datasets
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with the Palantir Foundry platform or similar enterprise analytics tools
• Familiarity with the utility industry or infrastructure-related projects
• Exposure to SQL, Python, or other data querying languages (a plus, not required)
• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms

We encourage Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans and Disabled individuals to apply for all positions that they may be qualified for. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks

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Job Posted Date: 5/2/2025