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Description

**Closing Date to Apply:** Open Until Filled

**Number of Positions:** 1

**Salary** :

**Financial Analyst:** $86,569.60- $139,380.80

**Senior Financial Analyst:** $97,323.20- $156,707.20

**Lead Financial Analyst:** $109,324.80- $ 191,318.40

Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

**Benefits** : This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)

_Grant County PUD will administer a background check and reference check as part of the hiring process, if selected for this position._

Position Summary

The Transmission Development Services business unit’s financial analysis functions include project valuation, prioritization, and performance tracking to support informed capital investment decisions. This position supports the business unit by performing financial and analytical reviews of proposed transmission projects and maintaining tracking and reporting systems for transmission system studies and project evaluations. The role reviews business case proposals, conducts cost-benefit valuations and financial viability analyses, and monitors project prioritization and queue activity to support data-driven investment decisions. The position collaborates with engineers, project managers, and other internal business units to ensure accurate data reporting, effective communication of project status, and alignment between financial strategy and organizational objectives.

Depending on qualifications and experience, incumbents may:

+ Perform financial and analytical work (Financial Analyst).

+ Conduct advanced and complex analyses, mentor peers, and contribute to process improvement (Senior Financial Analyst).

+ Lead the financial and analytical review process, coordinate work among analysts, ensure quality and consistency of outputs, and provide expert guidance on investment evaluation and prioritization methodologies (Lead Financial Analyst).

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Financial Analyst:

+ Review business case proposals, performing cost-benefit valuation and financial viability analyses for transmission system improvement projects supporting large customer load service, generation interconnection facilities, and new District transmission system expansion.

+ Evaluate and prioritize projects using established financial and operational methodologies to support investment decision making.

+ Monitor the department’s operational expenses and prepare financial updates for Monthly Business Reports, Year-End Projections, and other management reports.

+ Review and validate financial data and provide monthly updates to Project Data Templates associated with the transmission system documentation.

+ Collaborate with engineering to prioritize and update system impact study queue and facility study queue tracker ensuring awareness of study scope, priority, and anticipated start and completion dates.

+ Coordinate communication of incoming financial data and outgoing status updates with all applicable internal business units to ensure consistency and transparency of project information.

+ Maintain and update documented processes and guidelines related to Transmission Development Services.

Senior Financial Analyst:

+ Conduct advanced financial reviews of business case proposals, including cost-benefit valuation and financial viability analyses for transmission system improvement projects needed for supporting large customer load service, generation interconnection facilities, and new District transmission system expansion.

+ Oversee and guide project evaluation and prioritization based on using established financial and operational prioritization methodologies to support investment decision making.

+ Ensure prioritization is applied in accordance with internal policies as well as regulatory requirements.

+ Monitors the department’s operating & maintenance (O&M) expenses by preparing and providing analytical updates for Monthly Business Reports and Year-End Projections.

+ Lead the review and validation of financial data and provide monthly updates to Project Data Templates associated with the transmission system documentation.

+ Prepare and present financial analyses and recommendations to key stakeholders, including Grant PUD’s Executive Leadership Team and Transmission Leadership Team, to support informed decision-making.

+ Collaborate with transmission study engineering to prioritize and update system impact study queue and facility study queue work queue tracker used for awareness of study scope, priority, and anticipated start and completion dates.

+ Coordinate communication of incoming financial data and outgoing status updates with all applicable internal business units to ensure consistency and transparency of project information.

+ Maintain and update documented processes and guidelines related to Transmission Development Services.

Lead Financial Analyst:

+ Leads the review of business case proposals, performing including cost-benefit valuation and financial viability analyses for transmission system improvement projects needed for supporting large customer load service, generation interconnection facilities, and new District transmission system expansion.

+ Direct and oversee evaluation and prioritization of projects based using established on financial and operational prioritization methodologies to support investment decision making.

+ Ensure prioritization is applied in accordance with internal policies as well as regulatory requirements.

+ Monitor the department’s operating & maintenance (O&M) expenses, prepare and provide analytical updates for Monthly Business Reports and Year-End Projections.

+ Lead the review and validation of financial data and provide monthly updates to Project Data Templates associated with the transmission system documentation.

+ Collaborate with transmission study engineering to prioritize and update system impact study queue and facility study queue work queue tracker used for awareness of study scope, priority, and anticipated start and completion dates.

+ Coordinate communication of incoming financial data and outgoing status updates with all applicable internal business units to ensure consistency and transparency of project information.

+ Maintain and update documented processes and guidelines related to Transmission Development Services.

+ Present to key stakeholders including Grant PUD’s Executive Leadership and the Transmission Leadership Team.

+ Prepare and present financial analyses and recommendations to key stakeholders, including Grant PUD’s Executive Leadership Team and Transmission Leadership Team, to support informed decision-making.

+ Provide mentorship and coaching to junior analysts by reviewing their work, offering constructive feedback, and sharing best practices.

+ Lead and participate in continuous process improvement initiatives that enhance forecasting accuracy, data integrity, and analytical efficiency.

+ Plays an active role in strengthening organizational financial literacy understanding by helping colleagues and business units interpret financial results, drivers, and implications for effective decision-making.

+ Direct workload management among analyst team for efficient Transmission Development Services collaboration, communication, and process operation.

Education and Experience

General (applies to all levels)

+ In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.

+ Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD/IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence.  The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.

+ Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures.

+ Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:

+ Following all safety policies and procedures;

+ Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions;

+ Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor; and

+ Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.

Required Qualifications: (Education and Experience, License, and/or Certification)

Financial Analyst:

+ Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field OR two (2) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

+ Two (2) or more years of experience in finance, economics, energy risk, data analytics, or related area.

Senior Financial Analyst:

+ Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field OR two (2) years additional relevant experience in lieu of degree.

+ Five (5) years of experience in finance, economics, energy risk, data analytics, or related area.

Lead Financial Analyst:

+ Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field OR two (2) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

+ Eight (8) or more years of experience in Finance, Economics, Energy Risk, Data Analytics, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and Experience, License, and/or Certification)

+ Experience in financial project analysis.

+ Experience working in an electric utility.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Knowledge/advanced Knowledge of financial analytics.

+ Knowledge/advanced knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft Project, including the ability to interpret schedules.

+ Strong Excel Skill and Microsoft 365 Suite skills.

+ Ability to deliver technical and non-technical presentations and speak professionally and effectively before a wide range of audiences.

+ Ability to ensure accuracy and completeness of work, identify and correct errors, maintain precise records, and complete tasks with attention to detail.

+ Focus on achieving results by identifying effective solutions, acting on opportunities; taking calculated risks; and applying innovative approaches to overcome challenges.

+ Ability to adapt to and support change, while maintaining high performance during transitions.

+ Demonstrate and advocate an understanding of differences, open mindedness, compassion, sensitivity and interest in differing viewpoints.

+ Accountable for actions and decisions; accepts responsibility and reliably carries out assigned duties.

Physical Requirements

+ Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☒Yes ☐No

+ Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.

+ Will perform work onsite at the locations of the assigned Business Units

Typical shift of employees in this position: ☒8 hours ☐9 hours ☐10 hours ☐12 hours

For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).

_The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas._

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.