Job Details

Business Analyst
Oakland, CA/ Dublin, CA-Hybrid (4-5 times in a month)
12 months+

• Local candidates only currently residing in Bay Area/Near work location-Oakland, CA/or Dublin, CA is mainly remote but require on-site presence for 4-5 times per month at manager's request.
• Client's laptop will be issued. Additional docking and monitors may be needed. Personal phone will be required. (No expense reimbursement)

Top Skills to look for:

• Advanced SQL, Excel, and Power BI knowledge
• Years of experience in Data Analytics
• Professional experience in the utility sector

Top skill sets Manager wants to see in a candidate:

• Advanced Power BI, Excel, and SQL experience
• Expert communication and presentation skills
• Experience in the energy/utility industry

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs analysis on complex data models requiring customized reports and data.
• Develops new or revises existing data analysis to predict business outcomes selecting from various complex variables.
• Develops and uses metrics to develop recommendations related to business strategy and operations. Presents findings and recommendations to leaders.
• Manages small to mid-size projects.
• Strong working experience in data warehousing and business intelligence technologies including good knowledge of Relational Database/SQL, SAS and Business Objects.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving experience.
• Responds to internal and external data requests, and ensures deadlines are met and stakeholders are satisfied.
• Designs effective systems that assist with regulatory filings and various analytical modeling needs based on large volumes of customer and financial data.

Technical Proficiency:

• Advanced in Information Analysis, Market Research, Metrics and KPI Tracking, Consulting Skills, Project Management skills.
• Proficient in Operational Monitoring & Analysis, Advocacy and Persuasion, Presentation Skills
• Advanced Excel and highly proficient with SQL database queries and modeling

Education Minimum:
Bachelor of Science in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent work experience required.

Desired: MBA or graduate degree

Experience Min: 4 years of related work experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Desired)

• Broad knowledge of different analytical methods, approaches and tactics
• Advanced understanding of fundamental analysis and what-if modeling concepts, methods and techniques and analysis of how different factors affect business outcomes
• Creative problem skills to develop solutions
• Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills to justify any business changes
• Strong presentation and communication skills to deliver findings and recommendations to various levels of management
• Knowledge and understanding of key drivers affecting business results
• Strong project management knowledge and skills to lead project teams
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills
• Adaptable to changing business conditions and ambiguity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project, Power BI, Power Automate, and Excel