Project Planning Analyst Associate - Project Planning Analyst

Oncor Electric Delivery•Fort Worth, TX

2d•$64,687 - $107,173

About The Position

The Project Planning Analyst provides analytical, tracking, and coordination support to existing and developing programs, including system capacity, maintenance, and automation programs, as well as ad hoc initiatives and analytics-focused assignments. The role researches, plans, designs, and reviews applications used to track and evaluate program progress and supports functions within the Distribution Program Management Office. Working within Oncor’s Transmission Program Management Office (TPMO), Financial Analysis, the position analyzes multiple budget years, develops and documents project controls and analysis, and prepares reports on capital Transmission projects for various organizations. The TPMO is responsible for strategic long-range planning, execution, and management oversight of transmission capital projects, including project coordination, scheduling and resourcing oversight, budget forecasting and management, information streamlining, and internal and external reporting. The posting describes both Associate and Analyst levels. Associate-level duties are performed with support, while Analyst-level work includes greater ownership and is completed with minimal direction. The salary range is $64,687–$107,173. Relocation is not offered.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Understanding of accounting principles, including GAAP, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), and general ledger concepts.
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and with varying levels of experience.
Organizational and multitasking skills to manage large volumes of work effectively.
For the Associate level, ability to support development and analysis of capital budgeting reports and summaries.
For the Analyst level, at least 2 years of experience in data, financial, or technical analysis.
For the Analyst level, proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
For the Analyst level, ability to create and analyze capital budgeting reports and summaries.

Nice To Haves

For the Associate level, a college degree is encouraged.
For the Associate level, experience in data, financial, or technical analysis is encouraged.
For the Analyst level, experience with the Alteryx suite of tools is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Provide analytical support for Transmission Capital project budgets to program managers and strategic partners.
Prepare and deliver financial projections and reports across multiple years for various organizations.
Monitor released transmission projects, track budget and schedule information, and identify risks to on-budget and on-schedule completion.
Develop and support internal controls and processes that improve visibility and accuracy in cost accounting and estimating.
Coordinate with internal and external work groups to obtain data for project analysis and issue resolution.
Partner with the Program Controls scheduling group on cross-functional tasks, including cost and resource loading of schedules.
Evaluate and promote methods, techniques, tools, and best practices for Transmission financial tracking.
Use analytical tools to turn large quantities of data into actionable information that supports Transmission Capital Program goals.
At the Analyst level, draw conclusions and prepare work with minimal direction.
At the Analyst level, take responsibility for a major construction vendor’s monthly accruals and prepare explanations for month-to-month variances.
Support Transmission Cost of Service (TCOS) projections and monitor ongoing risk.