Lead Business Analyst, Business Analysis Job Details | National Grid

National Grid • Hicksville, NY

368d • $133,000 - $156,000

About The Position

National Grid is hiring a Lead Analyst for our Gas Scenario Planning team in Waltham, MA, Hicksville, NY, or Brooklyn, NY. This position provides a unique opportunity to learn about the role of gas in the near term and in the future, as we transition our business to net zero, and to design the programs needed to deliver the clean energy transition. You will interact with multiple groups across National Grid including executive leadership and provide critical insights and potential solutions to achieve National Grid's, New York's, and Massachusetts' ambitious climate goals. The Lead Analyst will provide analytical, process, and decision-making support for the US Gas Business, focusing on managing project management tasks, ensuring efficient and effective planning and execution of gas demand forecasting, gas capacity need identification, and optioneering across gas supply/network infrastructure/demand-side solutions. Key deliverables include the NY Gas Long-Term Plan and the Massachusetts Climate Compliance Plan.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of related work experience.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Word, and advanced Excel formulas.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as SmartSheet is essential.
• Experience in project management, especially working with cross-functional teams on large scale projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn from others, acknowledges mistakes, and values team success over individual recognition.
• Shows a strong work ethic, is self-motivated, and consistently seeks to go above and beyond in their role.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills, understands team dynamics, and effectively navigates complex relationships and situations.
• Knowledge of current trends in the gas utility industry, particularly energy transition, regulation, and policy.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and analyze data effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for leadership decision support and project updates.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across different disciplines and management levels.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's, master's or advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end gas scenario planning process, coordinating multiple functions (demand forecasting, gas capacity need identification, optioneering across gas supply/network investments/demand-side solutions).
• Conduct thorough analysis and evaluation of long-term gas capacity solutions across multiple criteria, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
• Track the implementation of gas capacity solution portfolios and lead contingency analysis to adjust portfolios for changing circumstances.
• Define and track KPIs, key risk indicators, and dashboard metrics for US gas supply and capacity, providing clear and actionable insights for leadership.
• Staff governance committees and provide senior leadership with decision support, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Use strategic perspective and problem-solving skills to test internal thinking and drive continuous improvement in processes and outcomes.
• Develop internal and external evaluations of gas capacity needs and options, leading cross-functional teams to deliver, present, and defend findings in regulatory proceedings before the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities and New York Department of Public Service, as well as stakeholder engagements.
• Coordinate input from subject matter experts into relevant regulatory filings and processes, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

• Salary range of $133,000 - $156,000 a year.
• Career path providing advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees