Strategy & Initiation Deputy: Energy & Power/Utilities

Jacobs; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Job summary

Jacobs is looking for a seasoned business/financial analyst to support strategy and initiation efforts. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, organize data, and produce clear reports to drive program initiatives. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of analyst experience, proficiency in MS Office, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment within North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis on communication, business, finance or accounting preferred; others considered.
• 5-7 years’ experience as a business or financial analyst with demonstrated work products.
• Ability to work in teams and actively participate in decisions; strong problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Supports Strategy & Initiation Director with new programs, strategy initiatives and program processes to gain efficiency and improve technology.
• Leads workshops, studies and client meetings to support program strategy development and initiatives.
• Organizes data, graphs and other material in a logical format and executes reporting as needed on a regular interval.
• Compares reports and data to established norms to verify updates and baseline data validity.
• Reviews published reports, materials and recommend revisions or changes in data, format, or content.
• Performs data analysis and organizes data for ease of viewing via software tools.

Skills

Business analyst experience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Cross‑department collaboration

MS Office

Problem solving

Meeting facilitation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree (business/finance/accounting)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Develops, writes, and edits material for initiation, strategy and program level needs. Includes reports; various technical and administrative reports/processes; analyzes trends and works with management within program. Reviews work processes, data and make recommendations for improvements with a proven ability to distill complex business issues into easily understandable terms for a variety of audiences. The selected candidate must have excellent team-player attitude, with ability to consistently demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, mutual respect and accountability to others.

Technical/Functional Responsibilities

• Supports Strategy & Initiation Director with new programs, strategy initiatives and program processes to gain efficiency and improve technology
• Leads workshops, studies and client related meetings to support program strategy development and initiatives
• Organizes data, graphs and other material in a logical format and executes reporting as needed on a regular interval
• Compare reports and data to established norms to verify consistent updates and validity to baseline data
• Reviews published reports, materials and recommend revisions or changes in data, format, or content
• Performs data analysis and organizes data for ease of viewing via software tools #epjobs #naepjobs

Position to be hybrid and located within North America.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree with strong emphasis on communication, business, finance or accounting preferred, others considered
• 5-7 years’ experience as a business or financial analyst with demonstrated work products
• Ability to work in teams and actively participate in making decisions and show problem-solving capabilities
• Capable of analyzing complex issues and evaluating alternatives to achieve quality solutionsStrong communication skills, both verbal and written are critical
• Strong detail orientation and problem-solving skills
• Must have the ability to contribute in a team environment and work across multiple departments
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track and prioritize numerous simultaneous tasks
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Proven ability to work under pressure
• Review team deliverables and coordinate feedback from stakeholders
• Facilitate meetings and produce/distribute meeting documents
• Contribute toward improving methods and practices

• Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about.
• Your health.
• Your well-being.
• Your security.
• Your future.
• Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave.
• And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $123,600.00 to $162,300.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on August 12, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.