Business Analyst

inSync Staffing

Oakland, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$60–$63 Per Hour

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Asset Management, Automation, Budgeting, Business Analysis, Business Operations, Business Processes, Business Skills, Business Support, Capital Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Cataloguing, Communication Skills, Cost Analysis, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Processing, Data Quality, Data Sets, Decision Support, Detail Oriented, Document Change Management, Document Management, Documentation, Documentation Plan, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Funding, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), IGP (Interior Gateway Protocol), Investment Analysis, Investment Capital, Investment Management, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Operations Planning, Organizational Skills, Performance Metrics, Portfolio Analysis, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Flow, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Records Management, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Requirements Management, Risk, Risk Analysis, SAP, Support Documentation, Team Player, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Oakland, CA

POSTED

1 day ago

Business Analyst
The role is hybrid, at least 2 days per week onsite in Oakland
Duration: 1 year contract
Pay Range: $60.00/hour - $63.00/hour W2

TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR:
Top three qualifications or attributes:
Strong business analysis and problem-solving skills: Experience analyzing data, identifying trends, developing recommendations, and supporting business decisions through reporting and analysis.

Organization, data management, and attention to detail: Experience maintaining documentation, tracking changes, managing records, reconciling data, and ensuring accuracy, consistency, and auditability.
Financial and planning acumen: Understanding of budgeting, cost analysis, capital planning, investment planning, portfolio management concepts, or similar business processes.

Technical Skillsets
Experience with SAP and/or other enterprise systems (Copperleaf, Foundry, GIS, or similar planning and portfolio management tools)
Strong Excel and Power BI skills for reporting, dashboards, data analysis, and KPI tracking
Experience extracting, validating, reconciling, and analyzing data from multiple sources and systems
Experience creating and maintaining reports, documentation, process flows, metrics, and business process deliverables

Soft Skills
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities, initiatives, and requests simultaneously
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills (preferably with experience working across Finance, Engineering, Planning, Asset Management, and Operations teams)
Learning agility and willingness to learn new systems, tools, and processes (e.g., Copperleaf, Foundry, IGP business processes)
Attention to detail with a focus on data quality, documentation, change tracking, and process discipline

Assignment Overview
The Integrated Grid Planning (IGP) organization is seeking a Business Analyst to support the development and execution of multi-year electric investment plans. This role focuses on business analysis, portfolio planning support, reporting, process improvement, and data-driven decision support. The analyst will work with cross-functional teams to analyze data, support investment planning activities, maintain portfolio records, and translate complex information into actionable insights for stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple systems, datasets, and planning processes. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong analytical skills, a willingness to learn new tools and processes, and the ability to manage and maintain accurate planning documentation.

Responsibilities
Perform analysis on moderately complex data models using a variety of reporting and data sources.
Collect, organize, analyze, and validate data to support business, operational, and investment planning activities.
Develop reports, dashboards, metrics, and ad-hoc analyses to support portfolio planning and business decisions.
Support portfolio-level analysis of capital investment plans, including evaluation of cost, risk, benefit, and funding considerations.
Assist in the development and refinement of investment scenarios, planning assumptions, and portfolio recommendations.
Support reporting and analysis associated with portfolio optimization outputs and planning tools (e.g., Copperleaf).
Respond to ad-hoc data requests and support operational analysis activities.
Partner with Finance, Asset Management, Engineering, Planning, and Operations teams to gather information, align assumptions, and support planning initiatives.
Build and maintain automated data routines, reporting processes, and dashboards to improve efficiency and data quality.
Perform data validation, reconciliation, and QA/QC activities to ensure accuracy, consistency, and auditability of portfolio data and reporting.
Track, document, and maintain records of investment, portfolio, and planning changes across multiple planning cycles.
Support business process documentation, requirements gathering, and process improvement initiatives.
Maintain project, portfolio, and planning documentation within SharePoint and other enterprise repositories.
Assist with cataloging, documentation, and data management activities across multiple IGP initiatives.
Extract, analyze, and reconcile data from enterprise systems such as SAP, Foundry, GIS, and other planning platforms.
Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and process efficiencies.
Participate on project teams and support governance reviews, stakeholder meetings, and reporting activities.
Perform other ad-hoc analyses and reporting as needed.

Desired Qualifications
Experience analyzing datasets and developing insights using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
Strong organizational skills with experience managing documentation, records, and supporting multiple concurrent initiatives.
Understanding of financial concepts such as cost, risk, budgeting, capital planning, or investment planning.
Experience supporting portfolio management, business planning, capital planning, or investment planning processes.
Experience working with enterprise systems such as SAP, Foundry, GIS, Copperleaf, or similar platforms.
Experience extracting, validating, and analyzing data from multiple enterprise systems.
Experience developing reports, KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics.
Familiarity with business process documentation, requirements gathering, and process improvement activities.
Experience in utility, energy, infrastructure, engineering, or other regulated industries preferred.
Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new tools, technologies, and business processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and Power BI.

Key Skills & Capabilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain accurate documentation, records, and audit trails.
Ability to work with large datasets and multiple enterprise systems.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to translate business needs into data-driven analyses and recommendations.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across cross-functional teams.
Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and technologies, including Copperleaf, Foundry, and other planning platforms.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Success Criteria (What Good Looks Like)
Delivers accurate, timely, and actionable analysis, reporting, and planning support.
Maintains high standards for data quality, documentation, change tracking, and auditability.
Effectively supports cross-functional stakeholders through responsive analysis, reporting, and communication.
Identifies opportunities to improve processes, reporting, automation, and data management.
Demonstrates strong organizational skills and successfully manages multiple priorities and initiatives.
Quickly learns and effectively utilizes new tools, systems, and business processes.

Benefits: (employee contribution)
Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Retirement plan

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Company

inSync Staffing

We recognize the VMS program management team is our customer and needs to be serviced with integrity, so we built and continue to improve upon our delivery methods as we strive to provide the highest quality service possible. inSync Staffing’s management team recognized ten years ago the inevitable changes to the staffing industry being brought about by technology and the growing trend of Fortune 1000 corporations to outsource management of their contingent workforces to meet compliance and cost control goals. Rather than swim upstream against the changes, inSync Staffing has embraced MSP and VMS programs as our customers, not competitors. We asked program managers how they want to be serviced. The result of their input is that we have structured inSync Staffing as a recruiting and customer service organization, unlike traditional staffing companies who sell directly to the end client. Our delivery model allows us concentrates our resources on how to best supply candidates in a very competitive MSP/VMS program environment.

COMPANY SIZE

50 to 99 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2014

WEBSITE

http://www.insyncstaffing.com/default.html

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