Business Analyst III

Insight Global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a qualified Business Analyst III to join a large utilities company in Houston, Texas. The role focuses on AMI transformation, forecasting, reporting, and BI initiatives using meter data to drive inventory planning and deployment readiness.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of BA experience, strong SAP/Power BI/SQL/BigQuery skills, and a proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for leadership and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in business analysis, operational analytics, forecasting, or related disciplines.
• Experience with large datasets, work order systems, and operational reporting environments.
• Proficiency with SAP, Power BI, SQL, Google BigQuery, Excel, and related tools.
• Experience in forecasting methodologies, KPI development, and process improvement; utility/supply chain experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze work order and field activity data to identify trends, forecast demand, and support inventory readiness.
• Develop quarterly and annual demand forecasts, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Field Services, and Program Leadership to improve performance.
• Monitor smart meter telemetry and other operational data to identify anomalies and root causes.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights and drive reporting standards and analytics capabilities.

Skills

Business analysis

Forecasting

Operational analytics

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

SQL

Google BigQuery

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is Seeking a qualified Business Analyst III to join the team at a large utilities company here in Houston, Texas. The Business Analyst III will support a large-scale Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) transformation program by leveraging operational, installation, and smart meter data to drive forecasting, reporting, and business intelligence initiatives. This role is responsible for analyzing work order and field activity data to identify material consumption trends, develop quarterly and annual demand forecasts, and provide visibility into inventory readiness and deployment risk. The analyst will create and maintain forecasting models, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks that support inventory planning, operational performance, and deployment execution while partnering closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Field Services, and Program Leadership. Responsibilities include collecting, organizing, and analyzing data related to meter installations, repairs, maintenance activities, and workforce productivity to identify trends, performance gaps, process improvement opportunities, and operational efficiencies. As the AMI program evolves, this individual will also support advanced analytics initiatives by monitoring and interpreting smart meter telemetry, including pressure, temperature, leak detection, and other operational data, to identify anomalies, assess asset health, and determine root causes of issues across network communications, system integrations, and physical meter infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be skilled at translating complex data into actionable insights, developing data-driven recommendations for leadership, and contributing to the continuous improvement of reporting standards, analytics capabilities, and operational decision-making across the organization.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in business analysis, operational analytics, forecasting, reporting, or related disciplines.
• Experience working with large datasets, work order management systems, and operational reporting environments.
• Proficiency with SAP, Power BI, SQL, Google BigQuery, Excel, and other data visualization and analytics tools.
• Understanding of forecasting methodologies, KPI development, and process improvement principles.Experience supporting supply chain during project handling materials management and forecasting
• Experience supporting utility operations, asset management, supply chain planning, AMI, or field service organizations preferred.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].