Business Strategy Analyst

TECO Energy•Tampa, FL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The overall objective of the Business Strategy Analyst position is to support Tampa Electric’s strategic planning and implementation, including the development and communication of corporate strategy, and connect strategic priorities to business operations and relevant regulatory and legislative policy considerations. The position works independently on assignments including research, analysis, reporting, policy insight, strategy development and communications. The position participates on cross-functional teams to address complex operational, commercial or strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor’s degree in either accounting, finance, economics, engineering or business.
2 years of relevant work experience in utility business operations or functional responsibilities (e.g. research, data analysis, financial analysis, strategy development) or related energy industry and/or regulatory policy issues with a basic understanding of utility operations and planning functions
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Proficiency with business productivity and collaboration tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and related applications.
Analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to collect, validate, analyze, summarize, and present data and information.
Ability to research and synthesize information from regulatory filings, financial reports, industry publications, and other sources while maintaining accurate documentation and citations.
Ability to effectively leverage AI-enabled tools and digital technologies to improve research, analysis, content development, productivity, and decision support, while applying appropriate judgment, validation, and data governance practices.
Developing strategic thinking skills, including the ability to understand business issues, identify trends, and recognize potential business implications.
Working knowledge of project management principles, including the ability to plan and execute assigned work activities and support project delivery.
Demonstrated initiative and self-direction, with the ability to work independently on assigned tasks under appropriate direction.
Ability to support the development of business, financial, operational, and strategic analyses and recommendations.
Ability to collaborate effectively across business functions and contribute to team objectives.

Nice To Haves

Graduate-level business degree from an accredited university is beneficial for future progression
Working knowledge of the electric utility industry, including utility operations, regulatory constructs, financial drivers, and key performance indicators.

Responsibilities

Participate in lead or support role on cross-functional strategic initiative teams or assigned business units.
Research industry issues and trends, signposts and utility actions; analyze opportunities (e.g. financial, technical, organizational, risk analyses) and develop or support recommendations that inform Tampa Electric’s strategic plan, operational business plan and related roadmaps.
Support the strategy planning and implementation life cycle, including external scan, internal analysis, strategy development, executive Board materials, and company level communication.
Analyze where policy support is required to advance Tampa Electric strategic priorities; coordinate issue analysis, white papers, position statements and policy insights related to federal, state and local regulatory or legislative activity.
Establish relationships with internal stakeholders, federal, state and local agencies and organizations to communicate the company’s activities and position on energy policy concerns.
Research, track, analyze and communicate on key performance indicators, stats and metrics for executive level review and action.
Turn data to actionable insights by reporting and communicating it in ways to make it easy to understand.
Compare TECO’s performance to other utilities and U.S. average to benchmark our performance and learn from others.
Collect and maintain data sources for high integrity and accuracy levels in reporting for executives, Board and Emera which is used for Investor materials, Sustainability reports, etc.
Collaborate with Emera Strategy team on operational reporting for consistency and alignment.
Coordinate meetings, logistics, travel, meals, supplies, subscriptions, expense processing, community service activities and department budget development, forecasting and variance reporting, with accountability increasing by level.