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Description

**Closing Date to Apply:** Until Filled

**Salary** : $77,105.60 - $118,768.00

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 benefits that may be available if hired. Different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

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Position Summary

The Transmission Strategy & Development (TSD) Business Analyst supports the overall function of the Transmission Business Unit and plays a key role in the analysis and execution of strategic objectives. This position provides accurate reporting, metrics, and data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making. The TSD Analyst coordinates transmission and cross-departmental efforts, monitors industry trends, and supports compliance with regulatory requirements while driving continuous process improvement. Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills are essential to effectively manage stakeholder expectations and represent the organization both internally and externally. This position reports to the Director Transmission Strategy & Development.

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:

+ Routinely leads large, highly complex business projects or departmental initiatives.

+ Convenes and facilitates meetings with internal stakeholders and collaborates with managerial/executive staff to develop work products, policies, procedures, plans, and programs.

+ Performs complex analytical work, ensuring accuracy and clarity in findings to support organizational and strategic decision-making.

+ Prepares clear, data-driven reports for executive-level presentations that communicate key findings.

+ Coordinates data gathering, analysis, and data management; collaborates with IT/Data Analytics staff to update complex data models and ensure consistent, reliable data for performance tracking.

+ Drafts and edits communications, presentations, and reports for internal and external audiences.

+ Serves as liaison with outside entities, other PUD departments, and cross-functional workgroups to ensure alignment of priorities.

+ Manages complex calendars, schedules cross-functional meetings and coordinates domestic and international travel.

+ Provides lead work, direction and oversight to temporary employees, contractors, or vendors, monitoring quality and timeliness of work.

+ Develops, prepares, and administers departmental operating and/or capital budgets. Conducts financial analysis, prepares projections, and manages financial administration for projects related to business unit operations.

+ Oversees and administers grants in compliance with funding requirements.

+ 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.

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

Specific Functions:

+ Develop and leverage a deep understanding of Grant PUD’s transmission strategy; perform analytics and research in support of strategic business development.

+ Partner with leaders to develop and maintain a prioritized multi-year roadmap of strategic initiatives.

+ Assist internal stakeholders with financial assessments, process development, and documentation of business practices related to transmission.

+ Maintain and report contractual, financial and operating metrics to internal and external stakeholders.

+ Perform research and analysis required for transmission ratemaking, tariff implementation, contract compliance and economic evaluations.

+ Monitor industry trends and regulatory issues; identify, analyze, and recommend new policies to support compliance and the evolving needs of our customers.

+ Perform internal accounting functions for the business unit, including annual transmission revenue requirement tracking, capital project true ups and transmission settlements.

+ Provide quality review, tracking of deliverables, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to improve the quality, common understanding, and utilization of transmission data.

+ Identify opportunities to improve inefficiencies with processes/procedures/organizational structure through data-driven analyses.

+ Recognize and communicate legal implications, rate impacts, and financial impacts of decisions.

+ Control and coordinate transmission cross-department information inputs and outputs.

+ Ensure internal and external communications adhere to FERC Standards of Conduct.

+ Produce accurate, reliable data and reports for budgeting, actual reporting, and performance metrics, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

+ Establish professional relationships across the organization to streamline processes and improve communication.

+ Proactively participate in company-wide initiatives as requested or approved by the Director Transmission Strategy & Development.

+ Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding personnel issues and sensitive operational information.

+ Compose correspondence and develop reports and/or proposals when needed or requested.

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

+ Bachelor’s Degree in business, management, finance, or related field OR 2 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

+ Four (4) years of analytical, data management and reporting, and/or business experience.

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

+ Experience in the utility industry.

+ Previous experience in rate design, budgeting and/or financial reporting for utility industry operations.

+ Previous experience in compliance, regulatory or government affairs.

Other knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Proficiency in MS Office Suite and SharePoint.

+ Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to technical and functional audiences.

+ Familiarity with utility industry operations, electric transmission/distribution systems, and strategic financial concepts (e.g., ROI and risk-adjusted IRR).

+ Demonstrated ability to analyze data, develop insights, and deliver actionable recommendations.

+ Ability to manage multiple functions and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively, maintaining professionalism under pressure.

+ Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and ethical decision-making.

Physical Requirements

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

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

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