Business Analyst - Business Analyst Senior

American Electric Power•Roanoke, VA

3d•$63,496 - $93,189

About The Position

The Business Analyst provides market, financial and utility industry analysis for developing business unit strategic initiatives. Benchmark the applicable business unit's organizational performance with both non-utility and utility organizations. Provide data to monitor the competitiveness of the applicable business unit and offer solutions to improve the business unit organization's efficiency. Work closely with the business unit management to analyze industry trends and best practices. Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the business unit organization, and with internal and external customers. This work will be completed under general supervision. Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Business Analyst level, with increased educational, skill, experience and certification requirements for higher level Business Analyst Seniors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in Business, Statistics, Finance or related field.
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Business Analyst Associate or business case creation, business analysis and benchmarking.
Associate's degree with a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Business Analyst Associate or business case creation, business analysis and benchmarking.
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Business Analyst Associate or business case creation, business analysis and benchmarking.
Associates Degree with a minimum of six (6) years of experience as a Business Analyst Associate or business case creation, business analysis and benchmarking.

Responsibilities

Analyze and investigate internal and external market conditions and prepare reports to support recommendations on trends, best practices, etc.
Identify potential savings opportunities and develop supporting business cases and alternatives to recognize those savings.
Coordinate the communication of relevant data with the appropriate business unit and also with the other business unit and external contacts.
Develop reports and perform periodic studies necessary to analyze the business unit's strategic goals to maximize the efficiency of the organization.
Maintain, interpret and analyze pertinent data and make presentations to internal and external customers.
Analyze and review business unit contracts/work to assure adherence to contract/work standards and agreements