Workforce Planning Senior Analyst

AES Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 124,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Job summary

AES Corporation in Arlington, VA is seeking a Lead Analyst, Workforce Planning to shape workforce strategies and enable growth. You will partner with HR, Finance, Payroll, and leaders to deliver forecasts, models, and actionable insights.

The role requires a data-driven mindset, excellence in complex modeling, and the ability to present to executives. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Admin, HR, or related field.
• 5+ years in workforce planning, FP&A, or HR analytics.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and data analysis.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling.
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau.
• Ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.
• Excellent communications and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce planning initiatives across multiple business units and functions.
• Develop workforce forecasts, scenario models, and capacity plans.
• Analyze workforce metrics, headcount trends, labor costs, and related expenses.
• Support annual workforce planning and budgeting with Finance and HR.
• Conduct benchmarking and gap analyses to inform recommendations.
• Build executive-ready dashboards, reports, and presentations.
• Collaborate with HRBP, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, and Finance.
• Monitor indicators and provide proactive recommendations.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of workforce data.

Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

Workforce Modeling

Advanced Excel

Power BI/Tableau

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Prioritization

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Workday

ADP

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that’s not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you’re ready to be part of a company that’s not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We’re not just building a more sustainable future we are powering it.

AES is committed to improving lives by accelerating the future of energy, together. Through innovation, collaboration, and a focus on people, we are building a smarter, cleaner energy future while empowering our employees to make a meaningful impact.

We are looking for a highly analytical and strategic Lead Analyst, Workforce Planning to join our team. In this role, you will help shape workforce strategies that enable business growth, operational excellence, and effective talent investments. You will partner closely with HR, Finance, Payroll, and business leaders to deliver workforce insights, planning models, forecasts, and recommendations that drive informed decision-making.

This is an exciting opportunity for a data-driven professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges, influencing stakeholders, and transforming workforce data into actionable insights.

What You’ll Do

• Lead workforce planning initiatives across multiple business units and functions, supporting both short-term and long-term workforce strategies.
• Develop workforce forecasts, scenario models, and capacity plans to help leaders anticipate future talent and organizational needs.
• Analyze workforce metrics, headcount trends, labor costs, and people-related expenses to identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.
• Support annual workforce planning and budgeting processes, partnering closely with Finance and HR teams.
• Conduct research, benchmarking, and gap analyses to assess workforce effectiveness and inform strategic recommendations.
• Build executive-ready dashboards, reports, and presentations that translate complex data into meaningful business insights.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, and Finance stakeholders to align workforce strategies with business objectives.
• Monitor key workforce indicators and provide proactive recommendations to improve workforce utilization, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of workforce data and reporting.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in workforce planning, financial analysis, people cost analysis, FP&A, HR analytics, or a related analytical function.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, workforce modeling, and data analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and complex data analysis.
• Experience working with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and convert findings into practical business recommendations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to present insights to senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Human Resources, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting enterprise workforce planning, organizational design, or strategic talent planning initiatives.
• Knowledge of workforce analytics, labor planning methodologies, and scenario-based forecasting.

Success in This Role

The ideal candidate is a proactive and resourceful problem solver who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys partnering across functions. You bring a strong analytical mindset, business acumen, and the ability to influence decisions through data-driven insights. You are equally comfortable building complex workforce models and presenting strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders.

Why AES?

At AES, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that helps shape the future of energy while collaborating with talented professionals across the organization. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, continuous learning, and growth, empowering our people to make an impact every day.

Join us in accelerating the future of energy, together.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $100,000 and $124,950/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.