Ops & Business Analyst II

Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) • Austin, TX

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

If you enjoy solving sophisticated problems in a flexible environment in an industry that is growing with the Texas power grid, this role may be for you. The Operations & Business Analyst role reports directly to the LCRA Transmission Director of Business Performance. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with strong skills in estimating, budgeting, and financial reporting who can articulate financial needs to business owners and guide sound decision-making. This position is perfect for those who love data visualization and finance as you will use Oracle DV to communicate financial and operational updates across business segments. Beyond day-to-day analysis, you will play a key role in strategic scenario planning and operational improvement initiatives, helping us enhance the quality of life for Texans through water stewardship and energy.

Requirements

• Six or more years' experience in capital planning, decision-making modeling, operations and maintenance planning, financial management, project management and strategic business support or relevant experience.
• A degree(s) in business, economics, engineering, finance, math, science or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in visualization and reporting tools, i.e. Oracle DV, Power BI, or Tableau
• Experience with an Enterprise level budgeting tool, such as Anaplan

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to executive management for enhancing projects, ensuring initiatives are effectively implemented by forming specialized evaluation and implementation teams.
• Develop business cases for capital and operational initiatives.
• Support various Transmission departments through the budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Develop and deliver creative, data-driven insights and problem-solving solutions tailored for a senior leadership and executive-level audience.
• Participate in cross-departmental solution development for strategic issues
• Be onsite at LCRA TSC headquarters at least two days per week

Benefits

• Benefits that don't just check boxes, they make life better. From healthcare to wellness to time off, we've got you covered, so you can focus on what matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees