November 28, 2024
Electric Energy Jobs

Senior Business Analyst

Organization:
PacifiCorp
Region:
Canada, Oregon, Portland
End of contest:
January 28, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Business analyst
Description
General Purpose

Conducts analysis through research, gathering and interpretation of data, development of alternatives and recommendations.   Presents analysis and recommendations to management and may implement selected alternative.  Analyses include, but are not limited to, feasibility studies, cost/benefit analysis, trending/forecasting, financial analysis, budget analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare key managerial performance reports for the organization. 
  • Perform complex assignments lacking precedent and requiring creativity.  
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and provide training and communication of changes in policies and procedures.
  • Provide advice or functional direction, and assume a lead role in the work group. 
  • Perform audits and inquiries; assess business issues and risks within the organization. 
  • Research and analyze complex data. 
  • Analyze and compare actual project costs to authorized business costs. 
  • Report on performance and develop alternatives and recommendations for improvement to management.  
  • Lead implementation of selected alternative to various analysis projects. 

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or other applicable fields; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
  • A minimum of four years of directly related experience in gathering, analysis, interpretation, trending, forecasting, and modeling skills. 
  • Working knowledge of SAP.  
  • Strong understanding of company capitalization policy.  
  • Project management skills including project leadership, task identification, scheduling, and cost/expenditure identification. 
  • Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications to gather, analyze, and model information. 
  • Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with internal and external customers regarding matters/issues which may be sensitive and complex in nature.
  • Ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team; ability to present alternatives and recommendations.
  • Knowledge of applicable company policies and procedures; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.

Preferences

  • Knowledge and understanding of the electric utility industry and its regulatory and operating environments. 
  • Understanding of project life cycles. 
  • Understanding of FERC requirements.

Additional Information

Req Id: 112738 

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Contact

PacifiCorp

825 NE Multnomah

Portland

Oregon United States

www.pacificorp.com