Senior Business Analyst

Job Description

Senior Business Analyst

Location: San Ramon, CA (Hybrid – Primarily Remote)

Work Locations: San Ramon/Dublin, CA

Duration: 12 Months

Rate: Up to $80/hr on W2

Note: Local Bay Area candidates only. The role is primarily remote with occasional onsite collaboration sessions (1–2 days as needed).

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and business-focused Senior Business Analyst to support strategic and operational initiatives within Electric Operations. This role will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze complex datasets, improve business processes, and develop executive-level reporting and presentations that drive informed decision-making.

The ideal candidate possesses strong business analysis, data analytics, stakeholder management, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate complex operational and technical information into actionable business insights.

Key Responsibilities

Business Analysis & Requirements Gathering

• Partner with business stakeholders to understand operational processes, identify business needs, and document requirements.
• Conduct current-state and future-state process analysis, gap assessments, and workflow evaluations.
• Translate business requirements into clear functional specifications and technical deliverables.
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions, workshops, and requirements-gathering sessions.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze complex datasets and data models to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and business insights.
• Develop customized reports, dashboards, KPIs, and metrics to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis, forecasting, and what-if modeling.
• Validate data accuracy and ensure consistency across multiple reporting sources.

Executive Reporting & Communications

• Support weekly, monthly, and quarterly operating reviews by gathering and validating data inputs.
• Create executive-ready presentations, dashboards, scorecards, and one-page summaries.
• Present findings, recommendations, and business insights to leadership teams and key stakeholders.
• Develop compelling narratives that translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Evaluate existing business processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Identify root causes of operational challenges and develop structured solutions.
• Support implementation of new workflows, reporting structures, and operational tools.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across business functions.

Project & Initiative Support

• Manage and support small-to-mid-sized business initiatives and operational improvement projects.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives, timelines, and deliverables are achieved.
• Track project progress, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of Business Analysis, Operations Analysis, Data Analytics, Process Improvement, or related experience.
• Experience supporting business operations, reporting, and process optimization initiatives.
• Experience developing leadership-level presentations and business recommendations.

Required Skills & Competencies

Business Analysis

• Requirements gathering and documentation
• Process mapping and workflow analysis
• Gap analysis and root cause analysis
• Business process improvement methodologies
• Stakeholder management and facilitation

Data Analytics

• Data analysis and interpretation
• KPI development and performance tracking
• Forecasting and what-if modeling
• Metrics reporting and business intelligence
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis

Communication & Presentation

• Executive-level presentation development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to simplify complex information for business audiences
• Leadership-facing reporting and storytelling

Project Management

• Understanding of project management methodologies and lifecycle
• Initiative planning, tracking, and execution
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Cross-functional coordination

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Visio (or similar process mapping tools)
• Data visualization and reporting tools preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other graduate degree.
• Experience within utility, energy, operations, or infrastructure environments.
• Strong consulting and business advisory experience.
• Experience supporting operational review processes and executive reporting.

Core Competencies

• Requirements Gathering & Business Acumen
• Data Analytics & KPI Reporting
• Stakeholder Communication & Influence
• Systems Thinking
• Process Improvement
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
• Executive Presentation Development
• Strategic Thinking
• Project Coordination & Leadership
• Adaptability in Ambiguous Environments