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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

General Purpose

Conducts analysis through research, gathering and interpretation of data, development of alternatives and recommendations. Presents analysis and recommendations to management and may implement selected alternative. Analyses include, but are not limited to, feasibility studies, cost/benefit analysis, trending/forecasting, financial analysis, budget analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Promote a customer first culture and commit to delivering outstanding results for customers.
• Conduct analysis through research, gathering, and interpretation of data.
• Present analysis and recommendations to management and implement selected alternative.
• Maintain data impacting financial results, including reconciliation with other data sources.
• Audit business system data, examine actuals against targets, forecast performance, analyze business processes, and conduct special studies.
• Present analysis but not limited to feasibility studies, cost/benefit analysis, trending/forecasting, financial analysis, budget analysis, and reporting.
• Report on performance and assist in developing alternatives and recommendations for improvement to management.
• Provide training and communication of changes in policies and procedures.

In addition to the above, the Sr Business Analyst responsibilities include:
• Prepare key managerial performance reports for the organization.
• Perform complex assignments lacking precedent and requiring creativity.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide training and communication of changes in policies and procedures.
• Provide advice or functional direction, and assume a lead role in the work group.
• Lead implementation of selected alternative to various analysis projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or other applicable field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of three years' experience contributing to the development of proven data/information gathering, analysis, modeling, and interpretation skills.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications to gather, analyze, and model information.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with internal and external customers regarding matters which may be sensitive in nature.
• Ability to work with all levels of an organization, including people with different styles and backgrounds, and ability to work as a member on a team.
• Ability to present alternatives and recommendations.
• Teamwork skills to negotiate with and influence peers and management on policy and strategic issues.
• Proven problem solving skills.

In addition to the above, the Sr Business Analyst requirements include:
• A minimum of four years of directly related experience in gathering, analysis, interpretation, trending, forecasting, and modeling skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Strong understanding of company capitalization policy.
• Project management skills including project leadership, task identification, scheduling, and cost/expenditure identification.

Preferences

• Knowledge of the electric utility industry.
• Experience with information technology projects and processes.
• Knowledge of applicable company policies and procedures; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.
• Understanding of FERC requirements.

Additional Information

Req Id: 112162
Company Code: Pacificorp
Primary Location: PORTLAND

Potential for candidate to work anywhere within Pacific Power service territory
Department: Rocky Mountain Power
Schedule: Days
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $69,700-$89,600

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon