Sr Capital Planning Specialist

Duquesne Light Company•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Capital Planning Specialist will play a key role on the team responsible for the delivery of the capital investment commitment within the Company’s business plan. The Specialist will serve on a centralized team for capital investment management working closely with the Operations, Information Technology, Customer Service and Operation Services personnel that are responsible for capital deployment of both projects and programs. The position will assist in leveraging industry best practices and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in finance, business administration, or other related discipline required.
10+ years of related experience required.
Strong analytical skills, strategic thought partnership, and ability to influence others.
Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
Excellent communication skills and technical writing skills.
Ability to pay attention to details and think critically.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Approaches work with intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn.
Demonstrates high level of professionalism and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or additional certifications in business, finance, accounting, or other related disciplines preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaboratively, along with the Capital Investment Management team, develops and implements a standardized capital investment reporting and evaluation process that drives accountability for execution of the capital plan throughout the organization.
Analyze investment opportunities, conduct financial modeling, and prepare reports to assist in decision-making on capital allocation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data, assess risks, and identify potential investment strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Conduct thorough market research to understand and implement industry best practices for capital deployment and management.
Develop and present investment proposals, including outlining potential returns, risks, and strategic implications, to senior leadership and others as needed.
Contribute to the development of key performance indicators that measure the Company’s ability to deploy capital in an efficient and effective manner.
Support and actively champion the capital investment improvement roadmap throughout the organization.
Continuously assess and provide suggestions for enhancement of capital investment processes and methodologies to improve decision-making efficiency and effectiveness.
Build and maintain strong professional and working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Support the implementation and ongoing management of capital planning software.
Assist with capital governance, maintenance and administration.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Storm team duties as assigned.