WGL - Advisor, Strategy & Planning

wgl; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 114,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness coverage

401K matching

Paid time off

Retirement savings programs

Job summary

WGL seeks an analytical, business-minded Advisor, Strategy & Planning to support the development, execution, and performance management of the Utilities business strategy. You will partner with leaders across the organization to transform complex data into actionable insights and drive strategic alignment.

In this role you will translate objectives into measurable goals, monitor progress, develop scenarios, and prepare executive-ready dashboards and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in related discipline.
• 2–7 years in strategy, analytics, management consulting, corporate planning, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support annual and multi-year strategic planning for Utilities.
• Translate objectives into measurable goals, initiatives, and metrics.
• Monitor progress and identify areas needing intervention.
• Develop recommendations and mitigation strategies for decisions.
• Prepare executive-ready presentations and dashboards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Economics/Engineering/Finance/Mathematics

MBA or CFA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Description

WGL - Advisor, Strategy & Planning

We are seeking an analytical, business-minded professional to join our Utilities team as an Advisor, Strategy & Planning. In this role, you will support the development, execution, and performance management of our Utilities business strategy while partnering with leaders across the organization to transform complex data into actionable insights. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker who enjoys solving business problems, working with large datasets, influencing decision-making, and helping leadership navigate an evolving business environment.

What You'll Do

• Support the annual and multi-year strategic planning process for the Utilities business
• Translate business objectives into measurable goals, initiatives, and performance metrics
• Monitor progress against strategic priorities and identify areas requiring attention or intervention
• Help communicate strategic priorities and drive alignment across the organization
• Analyze business, customer, operational, regulatory, and financial performance trends
• Conduct in-depth analyses to uncover root causes, identify opportunities, and evaluate emerging risks
• Develop recommendations and mitigation strategies to support business decisions
• Support scenario planning, forecasting, and business case development
• Build and maintain executive, business unit, and functional performance dashboards
• Monitor leading and lagging indicators to support informed decision-making
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate reporting processes
• Prepare executive-ready presentations, reporting, and strategic recommendations
• Partner closely with Finance, Operations, Regulatory, Customer Experience, Growth, and other key stakeholders
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives that advance Utilities business objectives

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or a related discipline
• 2-7 years of experience in strategy, analytics, management consulting, corporate planning, utility operations, finance, or a related field
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with large, complex datasets and translating findings into practical business recommendations
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the utility, energy, infrastructure, or other regulated industries
• Experience using Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence and dashboarding tools
• MBA, CFA, or another relevant professional designation

Why Join?

• Play a visible role in shaping strategy and business performance for a critical Utilities business.
• Work directly with senior leaders to influence priorities, decisions, and strategic initiatives
• Gain broad exposure across Finance, Operations, Regulatory, Customer Experience, and Growth functions
• Solve meaningful business challenges through data-driven insights and strategic analysis
• Join a collaborative team committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and long-term growth

The role offers a competitive salary range of $114,200 to $166,450 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, this position is eligible for our Short-Term Incentive compensation program. Employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and wellness coverage, retirement savings programs, and paid time off.

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For U.S. hires : WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending on the specifics of the role.

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