Business Analyst, Expert

PG&E•Rocklin, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Business Analysts support business decision-making, strategy, and operations through research, data analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. The role may also support process improvement, quality control, special projects, and other initiatives. The Expert Business Analyst analyzes highly complex data models with cross-functional impact, applies advanced knowledge to a wide range of issues, and develops innovative data solutions for complex business problems. The role presents findings and recommendations to leaders, develops business cases for strategy or change initiatives, and manages cross-functional projects. It may also provide direction and coaching to other Business Analysts. The position is hybrid, working from a remote office and an assigned location based on business needs. It supports PG&E’s Electric Transmission and Distribution organization, which maintains and operates the company’s electric distribution and transmission lines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a job-related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Six years of related work experience.

Nice To Haves

MBA or graduate degree.
Extensive knowledge of analytical methods, approaches, and tactics.
Broad expertise in what-if modeling analysis, including concepts, methods, techniques, and analysis of how different factors affect business outcomes.
Creative problem-solving skills to develop solutions.
Strong analytical and writing skills to create compelling business cases based on complex business environments and inputs.
Influence skills to gain buy-in from leaders inside and outside the department.
Knowledge and understanding of key drivers affecting business results.
Project management skills to lead large and complex projects with cross-functional teams.
Organizational, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
Adaptability to changing business conditions and ambiguity.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Project, Visio, or similar software.

Responsibilities

Analyze highly complex data models with cross-functional impact.
Develop innovative data solutions to address complex business issues.
Present findings and proposed recommendations to leaders.
Develop business cases in support of strategy or change initiatives.
Build and leverage relationships with Directors and Managers across functions and PG&E.
Manage cross-functional projects or initiatives.
May provide direction and coaching to other Business Analysts.
Compile and analyze data, and may develop or maintain data models for what-if analysis and other business purposes.
Develop and track business metrics, and develop and maintain standard, custom, and ad-hoc reports.
Develop or work with budgets and forecasts.
Research best practices and develop internal and external benchmarks to support business decisions.
May perform quality assurance and business process improvement activities, including performance or quality assessment, process re-engineering, change management, communication, and training.
Lead projects by determining scope, budget, and timeframes; forming teams; assigning tasks; and managing resources and issues.