Business Analyst - Electric

City of Denton • Denton, TX

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for completing research, analysis, and providing reports on various Denton Municipal Electric (DME) operations and strategy development and implementation to communicate DME activities and programs accurately and positively to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Science, Finance, Marketing, or related field; and, Three (3) years’ experience in analytical work, or related field, OR Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws regarding electric operations.
• Knowledge of effective research-based strategies, theories, techniques, and methodologies.
• Skill in moderate-to-complex problem solving; identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing complex and/or technical data.
• Skill in performing mathematical and statistical calculations with accuracy.
• Skill at the advanced level, working with applicable Microsoft Office 365 products, and other software systems to complete work.
• Skill in providing exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in oral and written forms, for the needs of the audience.
• Ability to manage and organize multiple work tasks while balancing competing priorities with attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and confidentiality.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to develop, understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures operations.
• Must have and maintain a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
• Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, employment history verification, and social security number verification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Client Relations Specialist to assist with development, analyzing and reporting on programs and projects.
• Complete research, analysis, data validation, compliance review, and forecasting on data obtained from reports, data entry integrity, program/projects/department processes and procedures are met, and revenue and/or expenditures related to DME operations; recommend solutions regarding improvements and compliance.
• Maintain and complete routine reports; prepare and file regulatory reports as mandated including but not limited to, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Environmental Protection Agency, North Central Texas Council of Governments, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, and other State regulatory agencies for both informational and rate making matters.
• Review data and prepare calculations for DME project-related costs; provide recommendations and cost data to leadership.
• Prepare and complete detailed reports on rate-of-return analyses, customer-contribution calculations, and other potential revenue streams regarding customers in single, double, and triple certified areas.
• Track, analyze, and report distributed generation interconnections, EV Charger usage, and electric vehicle loads.
• Assist in creating solutions to customer energy challenges and/or service needs.
• Identify and resolve application issues within the Meter Data Management System, Customer Information System, and other systems necessary for electric utility operations.
• Review and evaluate existing and potential DME services, products and/or policies in response to industry changes and customer expectations; provide leadership with finding details and recommendations, as needed.
• Assist with planning, coordinating, and/or participating in various DME activities to support internal and external stakeholders.
• Research, identify, and provide information on grant funding opportunities; prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure positive relationships with DME key accounts and/or customers and address challenges impacting DME/customers and project/deadline support, as appropriate.
• Provide recommendations and implement DME communication plans to promote the DME brand, increase awareness of DME programs, and keep citizens engaged and informed regarding projects and activities through various channels.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans
• Employee Health Clinic
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level