Business Analyst

Title: Business Analyst Type: Contract Location: Bay Area California- Oakland - will need to come onsite 4/5 times a month per directors request- • • ONLY SLOOKING FOR CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING LOCAL IN BAY AREA/NEAR WORK LOCATION - OAKLAND GENERAL OFFICE. ASSIGNMENT IS MAINLY REMOTE BUT REQUIRED ON-SITE IN OAKLAND AND/OR DUBLIN 4-5 TIMES PER MONTH AT MANAGER REQUEST. Hours: 40 hour work week M-F Pay: $68.32/hr w2- NO FLEX Length: 12 months- through 4/1/27 as of now Iv process/timeline: closes EOD 3/17 Screenings: full panel drug and background once hired +optional benefits and 401K Must haves: 1. Advanced SQL Excel and Power BI knowledge 1. Years of experience in Data Analytics 1. Professional experience in the utility sector 4.Education Minimum: Bachelor of Science in Business Finance Economics Engineering or related discipline or equivalent work experience required. 5.Experience Min: 4 years of related work experience Desired MBA or graduate degree 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 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. 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