Principal Strategic Analyst

Jobs at Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Oakland, CA

14h•$140,000 - $238,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a corporate strategy Principal to help shape the long-term direction of our electric and gas utility business as the industry undergoes rapid transformation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys tackling complex, system level challenges, from grid modernization and financial growth to regulatory strategy and customer energy solutions. We are looking for someone with both an internal and external perspective as our operating environment is changing dramatically and our internal capabilities need to evolve to meet the moment. You will partner with leaders across operations, finance, regulatory affairs, and customer programs to evaluate opportunities, assess risks, and support initiatives that strengthen the reliability, affordability, and sustainability of our energy services. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The preferred work location is Oakland, CA. PG&E is providing the full salary/pay range for this position. The actual amount paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The range to reasonably expect will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the range. The final decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to the factors above. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Business, Finance, Sociology, Policy, Engineering, Physics or other related fields or equivalent work experience
Minimum 8 years of progressive job-related experience

Nice To Haves

Outstanding communication skills – verbal and written
Outstanding judgment and decision-making
High degree of emotional intelligence – including ability to interact, collaborate, and influence at the executive level
Highly organized, with demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities at once
Exceptional discretion handling sensitive issues and confidential information
Interest in the energy industry
Exceptional Microsoft Powerpoint and Excel skills
Management / strategy consulting experience
Master’s in Business Administration
Superior ability to solve practical problems and think creatively in developing and delivering analytical work products
Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly based on unique cross-functional audience needs
Demonstrated ability to take a conceptual issue and independently design and complete innovative analysis to draw meaningful conclusions.
Applicable experience in the utility, oil and gas, renewables or related industries
Exceptional self-starter
Ability to coach, mentor, and provide respectful feedback.

Responsibilities

Business Partnership and Collaboration: Interact with other departments to collect and communicate strategic findings and guide strategy development across the organization.
Prepare high quality materials to be used for presentations to senior PG&E leadership and for use with external stakeholders.
Quantitative Analysis and Insight Generation: Analyze financial, operating, customer and market data to identify performance trends, risks and opportunities relevant to PG&E’s strategy development and execution.
Develop infographics and document insights from data to stimulate meaningful discussion and decision-making by colleagues and company leadership.
Perform ad hoc analyses in support of cross-functional efforts as a representative of the strategy team.
Business Process Design and Support: Informed by quantitative and qualitative analyses, develop new process designs to address targeted strategic opportunities identified by the team.
Actively coordinate cross-functionally and with PG&Es program management organizations to support the execution of strategies and impact assessments.
Facilitate and Lead Strategic Initiatives: Play an integral role in guiding the strategy development and planning process by facilitating external benchmarking and breakthrough thinking approaches among PG&E experts and leadership.
Help pressure test business unit strategies and ensure effective coordination across strategic efforts by managing engagement, communications and facilitating intra-company collaboration.
Capability Leadership and Mentorship: Be recognized increasingly as a functional and subject matter expert who proactively mentors and trains coworkers on quantitative tools and concepts to help them gain a deeper understanding and engagement with emerging best practices.