Senior Operational Analyst

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Senior Operational Analyst

Utility Asset Management

Position Summary

As an Senior Operational Analyst, you will be part of PGE’s Facilities Inspection and Treatment to the National Electrical Safety Code (“FITNES”) Program team. 

This is a complex role and requires a clear understanding of utility operations, analytical acumen, and strong communication skills.  You’ll work closely with peer PGE departments, and interact with peer utilities, the Oregon Joint Use Association, and the Public Utility Commission of Oregon (“OPUC”).  We are seeking a candidate with both data management and financial reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and report FITNES Program financial and performance-based metrics
• Perform data research and analysis
• Maintain FITNES Program data systems
• Develop and maintain custom applications
• Support and refine FITNES Program workflows
• Collaborate with peer departments to develop and maintain forecasts relating to cross-departmental work and to maintain work order quality
• Support Joint Use compliance and cost recovery
• Support PGE’s budgeting process

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, statistics, or other related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically five or more years in data analysis, statistics, finance, process improvement, project management or related field.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Python, Tableau, Maximo, QuickBase, and GIS software
• Knowledge of data modeling and standards
• Experience with location-based and relational datasets
• Knowledge of data analysis and corrections
• Experience with business process inventory and documentation
• Knowledge of Oregon Chapter 860, Division 024 Safety Standards and Chapter 860, Division 028 Pole Attachment Rules
• Experience with compliance program governance and controls
• Experience with project management
• Knowledge of regulated utility operations and accounting principles
• Basic knowledge of the National Electrical Safety Code
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced skills in analytical thinking
• Advanced skills in problem solving
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Intermediate interpersonal skills
• Advanced decision-making skills
• Advanced organization and prioritization skills
• Advanced knowledge of business process interrelationships
• Advanced business acumen
• Intermediate skills in change leadership

Job Function:

Operational Analytics Develops and tracks metrics and analyzes data to promote operational efficiency and inform business decisions.

Key Job Information Senior Operational Analyst 6700 Grade 7

Career Level: P3 Career Professional Requires in-depth knowledge and experience. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Works independently, receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting:

• Assesses or anticipates needs and develops reports to meet business objectives choosing data appropriate to the need.
• Collaborates with others to integrate data from multiple sources or systems. Develops reporting format to meet user needs selecting data and visuals based on business objectives.
• May provide data for compliance reporting.
• Ensures data security and integrity.
• May identify and mitigate data risks.

Strategy and Planning:

• May proactively identify data and analytics needed to support development of line of business metrics and long- range planning.
• May use data to recommend new or modified operational performance metrics.

Data Management:

• Depending on specialty area assigned, may manage data related to budget, position management and/or operational performance metrics.
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