Asset Management Business Analyst 1

Strata Careers•Durham, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Analyst I supports Strata business teams by gathering, organizing, and analyzing data to inform operational and strategic decisions across project development, construction, and operating assets. The role builds and maintains reports, dashboards, models, and regional budgets; tracks key performance indicators; and translates business questions into clear, data-driven findings for stakeholders. Working under close direction on projects of limited complexity, the analyst develops an understanding of the business model, objectives, and challenges through collaboration with internal IPP teams, other Strata business units, and external stakeholders. Occasional travel to other Strata offices or project sites may be required. Strata Clean Energy develops, builds, and services utility-scale solar and storage systems. Its mission is to develop cost-efficient alternatives to traditional energy sources without long-term dependence on government subsidies. The company describes its work environment as collaborative, creative, and passion-driven, with opportunities for long-term professional growth. Positions based at Strata's Durham, North Carolina headquarters are fully on-site and require full-time, in-office attendance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business analytics, finance, statistics, economics, engineering, information systems, or a related quantitative field.
At least two years of related experience in data analysis, reporting, or business analytics; relevant internships and co-op roles count toward this experience.
Intermediate to strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and data cleanup.
Working knowledge of business intelligence and data visualization tools, such as Power BI or Tableau.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to produce accurate work.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain data to non-technical audiences.
Ability to manage multiple requests and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to SQL, Python, or R for data extraction and analysis.
Interest in or experience with renewable energy, construction, or other project-based industries.

Responsibilities

Collect, clean, and validate data from internal systems and external industry sources to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Build, maintain, and refresh recurring reports and dashboards that track KPIs, project status, and business results.
Analyze data using statistical methods, trend analysis, and basic modeling to identify patterns, variances, and opportunities for operational improvement.
Translate stakeholder requests into defined analysis requirements and document data sources, definitions, and assumptions.
Prepare summaries, charts, and presentation materials to communicate findings to managers and business leaders.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and planning by assembling historical data and maintaining supporting models under the direction of senior team members.
Research market, industry, and competitor information to support business planning and benchmarking.
Identify data quality issues and work with system owners to resolve discrepancies.
Collaborate with internal IPP teams, other Strata business units, and external stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver analysis.
Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive business, financial, and employee data.
Support ad hoc analysis requests and special projects across departments.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.