Strategy & Development Analyst, Progression

TECO Energy•Tampa, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The overall objective of the Business Strategy Analyst position is to support Tampa Electric’s strategic planning and implementation, including the development and communication of corporate strategy, and connect strategic priorities to business operations and relevant regulatory and legislative policy considerations. The position works independently on assignments including research, analysis, reporting, policy insight, strategy development and communications. The position participates in cross-functional teams to address complex operational, commercial or strategic initiatives. Please note that this position can be hired at any level within the job family progression, based on education and years of experience.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor’s degree in either accounting, finance, economics, engineering, or business.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in utility business operations or functional responsibilities (e.g. research, data analysis, financial analysis, strategy development) or related energy industry and/or regulatory policy issues with a basic understanding of utility operations and planning functions
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to collect, validate, analyze, summarize, and present data and information.
Developing strategic thinking skills, including the ability to understand business issues, identify trends, and recognize potential business implications.
Ability to research and synthesize information from regulatory filings, financial reports, industry publications, and other sources while maintaining accurate documentation and citations.
Ability to effectively leverage AI-enabled tools and digital technologies to improve research, analysis, content development, productivity, and decision support, while applying appropriate judgment, validation, and data governance practices.
Proficiency with business productivity and collaboration tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and related applications.
Ability to support the development of business, financial, operational, and strategic analyses, and recommendations.
Working knowledge of project management principles, including the ability to plan and execute assigned work activities and support project delivery.
Demonstrated initiative and self-direction, with the ability to work independently on assigned tasks under appropriate direction.
Ability to collaborate effectively across business functions and contribute to team objectives.

Nice To Haves

Graduate-level business degree from an accredited university is beneficial for future progression
Working knowledge of the electric utility industry, including utility operations, regulatory constructs, financial drivers, and key performance indicators.
Minimum of 4 years’ relevant work experience in utility business operations, planning, or support functions, with strong understanding of regulated electric utility financial and regulatory business models.
Leadership of cross functional teams, initiatives/projects
Experience with project management or process improvement initiatives
Meeting facilitation and presentation experience
Data and financial analysis and visualization experience
Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
Strategic thinking capability, including the ability to evaluate trends, risks, and opportunities and develop recommendations aligned with enterprise objectives.
Strong research skills, including the ability to independently conduct and synthesize analysis from diverse sources.
Proficiency in leveraging AI-enabled tools and digital technologies to accelerate research, analysis, content development, and workflow efficiency, while ensuring accuracy, source validation, critical thinking, and effective application to business decisions.
Advanced proficiency with business productivity and analytics tools, (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Word).
Basic understanding of the electric utility industry, including regulatory, financial, operational, and strategic considerations.
Strong financial and business acumen, including the ability to identify issues, evaluate implications, and develop fact-based recommendations.
Ability to independently lead defined projects and cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution.
Strong project management skills
Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and sound judgment in managing complex assignments with minimal supervision.
Ability to facilitate stakeholder discussions and develop alignment across business functions.
Minimum of 6 years relevant work experience in utility business operations, strategic planning, or support functions, including experience with strategy development, risk assessment or business planning and a strong understanding of regulated electric utility financial and regulatory business models.
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to develop Board-ready materials and influence executive and Board-level discussions.
Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess complex and ambiguous issues, synthesize complex information and develop strategic options.
Advanced strategic thinking capability, including the ability to evaluate and emerging trends, risks, and opportunities and translate them into business implications.
Expert research and analytical skills across regulatory, financial, operational, market, and policy topics.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and apply emerging AI-enabled tools and analytical techniques to enhance team effectiveness, improve business processes, generate strategic insights, and support enterprise decision-making, while promoting responsible and effective use across the organization
Advanced proficiency with business productivity, analytical, reporting and communication tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Word).
Advanced understanding of the electric utility industry and the strategic, regulatory, operational, and financial drivers influencing business performance.
Strong financial, regulatory, and business acumen with the ability to evaluate enterprise-wide implications and inform strategic decision-making.
Ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives and workstreams involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Advanced project management skills.
Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and sound judgment in navigating ambiguity and driving outcomes.
Ability to influence stakeholders, facilitate alignment, and serve as an advisor on strategic and business issues.

Responsibilities

Participate in cross-functional strategic initiative teams or assigned business units. Research industry issues and trends, signposts and utility actions; analyze opportunities (e.g. financial, technical, organizational, risk analyses) and develop or support recommendations that inform Tampa Electric’s strategic plan, operational business plan and related roadmaps.
Support the strategy planning and implementation life cycle, including external scan, internal analysis, strategy development, executive Board materials, and company level communication.
Analyze where policy support is required to advance Tampa Electric strategic priorities; coordinate issue analysis, white papers, position statements and policy insights related to federal, state and local regulatory or legislative activity. Establish relationships with internal stakeholders, federal, state and local agencies and organizations to communicate the company’s activities and position on energy policy concerns.
Research, track, analyze and communicate on key performance indicators, stats and metrics for executive level review and action. Turn data to actionable insights by reporting and communicating it in ways to make it easy to understand. Compare TECO’s performance to other utilities and U.S. average to benchmark our performance and learn from others. Collect and maintain data sources for high integrity and accuracy levels in reporting for executives, Board and Emera which is used for Investor materials, Sustainability reports, etc. Collaborate with Emera Strategy team on operational reporting for consistency and alignment.
Coordinate meetings, logistics, travel, meals, supplies, subscriptions, expense processing, community service activities, and department budget development, forecasting and variance reporting, with accountability increasing by level.