Business Analyst, Expert

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Rocklin (CA); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in Rocklin, CA is seeking a Business Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting and reporting for Energy Delivery. The role blends data analysis with strategic planning and process improvement, requiring collaboration across functions.

You will develop data models, build reports, and lead cross-functional projects. A BA with strong analytical and communication skills and 6+ years of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field; 6 years of related work experience.
• MBA or graduate degree preferred; strong analytical and writing skills desired.
• Knowledge of SAP systems and advanced MS Excel skills preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of analytical methods and what-if modeling to influence business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis on highly complex data models with cross-functional impact.
• Applies advanced knowledge to wide ranging issues.
• Develops innovative data solutions and presents findings and recommendations to leaders.
• Develops business cases in support of strategy or change initiatives.
• Works with Directors and Managers across functions / PG&E.
• Manages cross-functional projects or initiatives.
• May provide direction and coaching to other Business Analysts.

Skills

Data analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field

MBA or graduate degree

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Requisition ID # 175625

Job Category: Business Operations / Strategy

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Rocklin

Department Overview

Over 6,500 coworkers in Electric T&D ensure the delivery of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to nearly 16 million people in Northern and Central California. The Electric T&D Team is responsible for ensuring the electric grid's reliability and resiliency through the ongoing maintenance and operations of PG&E's 100,000 miles of distribution lines and over 18,000 miles of Transmission lines. Coworkers in Electric T&D's actively engage in the Lean Methodology through the use of Visual Management in Operating Reviews to cross-functionally identify and solve problems, and create standard work. By working together as One Electric. One Team. We are delivering for our hometowns.

Position Summary

Business Analysts are responsible for research, data analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting in support of business decision making, business strategy and business operations. May also be involved in business process improvement, quality control and special projects and other initiatives. Responsibilities typically include many or all the following:

• Data Analysis: Compiles and analyzes data. May develop and/or maintain data models for what-if analysis and for other business purposes.
• Metrics and Reporting: Develops and tracks business metrics. Develops and maintains standard, custom and ad-hoc reports.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develops or works with budgets and forecasts.
• Research: Researches best practices; develops internal and external benchmarks in support of business decisions.
• Quality Assurance & Business Process Improvement: May perform quality assurance and business process improvement activities in support of the business. Activities may include developing, managing or coordinating performance or quality assessment, business process re-engineering, change management, communication and training.
• Project Management: Lead projects, determining scope, budget, timeframes, forming teams, assigning tasks, managing resources and issues.

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned location based on business need.

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certificates, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by‑case basis related to these factors.

A reasonable salary range is:

• Bay Area Minimum: $ 122,000.00
• Bay Area Maximum: $ 194,000.00
• California Minimum: $ 116,000.00
• California Maximum: $184,000.00

This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis on highly complex data models that have cross- functional impact.
• Applies advanced knowledge to wide ranging issues.
• Develops innovative data solutions to address complex business issues. Presents findings and proposed recommendations to leaders.
• Develop business cases in support of strategy or change initiatives.
• Works with and leverages relationships with Directors and Managers across functions / PG&E.
• Manages cross-functional projects or initiatives.
• May provide direction and coaching to other Business Analysts.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or job-related discipline or equivalent experience
• 6 years of related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• MBA or graduate degree
• Knowledge of SAP systems and advanced MS Excel skills are preferred
• Extensive knowledge of different analytical methods, approaches and tactics
• Broad expertise in what-if modeling analysis, concepts, methods and techniques and analysis of how different factors affect business outcomes
• Creative problem-solving skills to develop solutions
• Strong analytical and writing skills to create compelling business cases based on complex business environments and inputs
• Influence skills to effectively gain buy in from leaders inside and outside of the department Knowledge and understanding of key drivers affecting business results