Expert Operations Data Analyst

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company seeks an expert-level data professional to centralize data governance, deliver dashboards and predictive insights, and implement Power Platform solutions for Corporate Security. The role blends strategy with hands-on execution in a hybrid work setting.

You'll translate complex data into actionable business recommendations, collaborate with security and operations teams, and mentor others while advancing data quality and scalable analytics across critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 6 years of experience in data analytics, BI, data governance, or related discipline.
• Experience building dashboards, reports, and analytics products using Power BI or similar tools.
• Experience in data governance, data quality, metadata, or enterprise data management.
• Strong analytical, visualization, and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, governance, and continuous improvement of the Corporate Security Data Program.
• Design and maintain data architecture, models, taxonomies, relationships, standards, and documentation.
• Integrate disparate data sources into centralized, trusted environments for reporting and analytics.
• Develop dashboards, reports, scorecards, and analytics products for operational insights.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; build predictive models.
• Translate findings into clear visualizations and actionable recommendations.
• Design and deliver Power Platform solutions to centralize information and automate workflows.
• Gather requirements and translate needs into sustainable data and tech solutions.
• Promote data quality, metadata stewardship, and data usability across assets.
• Serve as senior advisor, sharing knowledge and fostering innovation.

Skills

Data analytics

Data governance

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

Power Automate

SQL

Job description

Department Overview

Corporate Security leads the effort to deliver secure and reliable technology and operational outcomes across the organization. Collaborating closely with Cyber Security, Corporate Security is dedicated to protecting California’s critical infrastructure by connecting physical, operational, and cyber defense to reduce risk and enhance resilience. The department consists of forward-thinking security operators, builders, and creators who design and manage protective operations that keep the organization at the forefront of modern security, combining disciplined execution with continuous improvement, innovation, and strong partnerships throughout the business.

Job Overview

The Corporate Security Data Program is seeking an experienced data professional who can connect strong data governance with meaningful analytics, modern automation, and practical business solutions. This Expert-level role will help shape a centralized and trusted data environment for Corporate Security while delivering dashboards, analytical tools, predictive insights, and Power Platform solutions that improve how the department operates and makes decisions.

The successful candidate is an analytical thinker, self-starter, strong problem solver, effective communicator, collaborative team player, and detail-oriented professional with a demonstrated commitment to process improvement. This role requires the ability to move between strategy and execution, translate complex data into meaningful stories, and influence stakeholders with diverse technical and operational perspectives.

The role is hybrid working from your remote office and in-person once a week at the Oakland General Office. This could increase based on business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development, governance, and continuous improvement of the Corporate Security Data Program, aligning data capabilities with business and operational priorities.
• Design and maintain data architecture, models, taxonomies, relationships, standards, and documentation across incident, site, critical infrastructure, personnel, and operational datasets.
• Lead the integration and consolidation of disparate data sources into centralized, trusted, and scalable data environments that support reporting, analytics, and decision‑making.
• Develop and enhance dashboards, reports, scorecards, and analytical products that provide actionable insight into operational effectiveness, risk, resilience, and program performance.
• Analyze complex data to identify trends, patterns, risks, opportunities, and leading indicators; develop predictive models and forecasts that support proactive decision‑making.
• Transform complex findings into clear visualizations, compelling data narratives, and practical recommendations for leaders and stakeholder groups with diverse perspectives.
• Design and deliver Microsoft Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI, to centralize information, streamline workflows, and reduce manual processes.
• Partner with Corporate Security and supporting functions to gather requirements, define business problems, and translate operational needs into sustainable data and technology solutions.
• Establish and promote data quality, metadata, stewardship, validation, and standardization practices that strengthen the integrity and long‑term usability of Corporate Security data assets.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor and mentor, sharing knowledge, promoting best practices, and fostering innovation, analytical rigor, automation, and data-driven decision‑making.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Analytics, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 6 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, data management, data governance, or related discipline.
• Experience developing and maintaining data models, dashboards, reports, and analytical products, including solutions using Microsoft Power BI or comparable business intelligence tools.
• Experience designing, implementing, or supporting data governance, data quality, metadata, data architecture, or enterprise data management practices.
• Advanced analytical, visualization, problem-solving, and communication skills, including the ability to integrate data from multiple sources and translate complex findings into actionable insights for technical and non‑technical audiences.

Desired:

• Experience developing Microsoft Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps and Power Automate, and identifying automation opportunities that reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency.
• Experience with predictive analytics, statistical modeling, forecasting, leading indicator development, SQL, data integration, or data warehousing concepts.
• Experience leading complex, cross‑functional data initiatives or supporting security, risk management, operations, critical infrastructure, public safety, or a related operating environment.

Compensation

PG&E is providing the full salary/pay range for this position. The actual amount paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity,specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The range to reasonably expect will be around the minimum and the midpoint of the range. The final decision will be made on a case‑by‑case basis related to the factors above.This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.

• Bay Area Min: $126,000
• Bay Area Mid: $163,000
• Bay Area Max: $200,000