Business Analyst - Flexible Location

PG&E; Rocklin (CA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

PG&E in California is seeking a professional Business Analyst to support decision making with data analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting. This role emphasizes useful metrics, effective reporting, and collaboration across functions.

The position is hybrid, involving remote work and site-based activities as needed to meet business requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, experience with data modeling and reporting, and the ability to present findings clearly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of analytical methods and what-if modeling.
• Ability to present findings to audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project, Visio or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis on moderately complex data models using various reports and data options.
• Determines data needs, collects data, and applies analytical techniques to achieve outcomes.
• Develops new reports and performs ad-hoc reporting; presents findings to audiences.
• Performs basic research internally and externally.
• Communicates with peers inside and outside the department.
• Participates on project teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Reporting

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Job description

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.

Salary & Incentives:

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 certifications, 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: $82,000.00

Bay Area Maximum: $124,000.00

California Minimum: $78,000.00

California Maximum: $118,000.00

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

Responsibilities:

• Performs analysis on moderately complex data models selecting from various reports and data options.
• Determines data needs, collects data, selects from different analytical techniques to achieve desired data outcomes.
• Understands business needs, develops new reports and performs custom/ad-hoc reporting working independently. Presents findings to various audiences.
• Performs basic research internally and externally.
• Communicates with peers inside and outside the department exchanging ideas or gathering information.
• Participates on project teams.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of different analytical methods, approaches and tactics
• Full understanding of fundamental analysis and what-if modeling and how different factors affect business outcomes
• Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Organizational, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills
• Adaptable to changing business conditions and ambiguity
• Presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project, Visio or similar software