ComEd - Sr Business Analyst

ComEd•Oak Brook, IL

77d•$80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Role is considered to be the Career Level. Perform detailed analysis and prepare comprehensive reports to support business operations. Conduct complex modeling, forecasting, trending, variance analysis, business case development, and other general financial and operational analysis. Monitor and coordinate activities to manage operational performance (e.g., safety, reliability, service level, productivity, etc.). Research and provide statistical financial and operational information. Track, maintain, analyze and provide current information on the operation's business scorecard or key performance indicators (KPIs). Develop, organize and present performance reports for both internal and external use. Develop and conduct short-term and long-range business planning. May develop, implement, evaluate or lead projects or initiatives (e.g., business plan or process improvement initiatives). Provide broad analytical and operational support to the business unit. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering AND 4-7 years of related business experience, or in lieu of degree, 6-9 years of relevant business experience is required.
Comprehensive understanding of applicable standards, methods, processes and practices, business fundamentals, and performance metrics in the specific functional area supported by this position (e.g., asset management, electric or gas operations, customer service, transmission and substation, distribution system operations, regulatory and external affairs, transmission operations and planning).
Advanced proficiency in standard software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project), specialized business technologies and applications (e.g., workforce management, project management, PassPort, Brio, CIS, EPS, Business Objects, SAP planning, business modeling, forecasting, voice response unit, automatic call distributors, work management, outage management) to retrieve and analyze data in support of business needs.
Ability to provide in-depth analysis and apply managerial accounting concepts, customer intelligence gathering, forecasting, staff planning, scheduling, analytical and statistical problem solving, financial, accounting, business and budget analysis.
Demonstrated strong analytical skills for project evaluation including analysis of complex projects with economic, financial, risk and decision analysis. Proficient in business case development and ability to effectively present business cases to business unit leadership.
Customer driven with good oral and written communications skills and strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures and principles of performance analysis (trending, root cause and gap analysis) benchmarking and audit compliance. Ability to analyze organizational data and complex problems, interpret and recommend alternative courses of action, and implement intervention strategies to attain performance targets.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field.
Experience managing third-party evaluation, measurement, and verification (EM&V) processes for utility energy efficiency programs.
Strong understanding of M&V protocols (e.g., IPMVP, ASHRAE Guideline 14) and ability to interpret evaluation findings to inform program strategy.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience mediating between evaluators, implementers, and internal teams.
Professional certifications such as Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP) or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) are strongly preferred.
Regulatory Awareness Understanding of state-level energy efficiency policies, regulatory reporting requirements, and Technical Reference Manuals (TRMs).
Cross-functional Collaboration Experience working with internal teams such as engineering, implementation, regulatory affairs, and IT to align evaluation outcomes with program goals.
Portfolio-Level Thinking Ability to assess and communicate portfolio-wide impacts, trends, and opportunities based on evaluation findings.
Continuous Improvement Mindset Demonstrated ability to use evaluation insights to recommend program design enhancements and improve cost-effectiveness.
Utility Experience Prior experience working within or alongside a utility or public-sector energy program administrator is highly desirable.
Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP) or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) to validate expertise in energy efficiency and M&V principles.
Familiarity with IPMVP, ASHRAE Guideline 14, and Uniform Methods Project (UMP) protocols for interpreting third-party evaluation results.
Experience managing EM&V processes, including coordination with evaluators, implementers, and regulatory stakeholders.
Strong data literacy and ability to interpret evaluation findings, with working knowledge of Excel, SQL, or similar tools.
Project management skills certifications like PMP or CAPM are a plus for overseeing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

Develop and conduct short-term and long-range business planning.
Conduct complex modeling, forecasting, trending, variance analysis, business case development, and other financial and operational analysis (e.g., operational effectiveness, budget, resource, workload, workforce and capacity utilization, competitor, etc.).
Provide statistical information to ensure the most effective utilization of personnel, equipment and/or materials for business operations.
Monitor and coordinate activities to manage operational performance (e.g., safety, reliability, service level, productivity, etc.) and make recommendations for improvement.
Track, maintain, analyze and provide current information on the operation's business scorecard or key performance indicators (KPIs).
Perform analysis of the operation's cost elements to ensure effective and efficient operations.
Prepare and analyze comprehensive and detailed reports.
Develop, organize and present detailed performance reports for both internal and external use.
May develop, implement, evaluate or lead projects or initiatives (e.g., business plan or process improvement initiatives).
Provide broad analytical and operational support to the business unit.

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $80,000.00/Yr. – $110,000.00/Yr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonus program
And much more