Business Analyst

Summary:

• Location: Oakland, CA
• Duration: 6 Months
• Work Mode: Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Deliver financial reporting, monthly variance analysis, and headcount and contract governance.
• Develop metrics and reporting capabilities in Power BI.
• Responsible for FP&A and reporting for the assigned department, including monthly variance analysis, forecasting, and metrics & reporting.
• Manage the annual operating planning process.
• Develop and maintain the Power BI Dashboard for the organization.
• Conduct resource planning for project and baseline activities utilizing headcount and contractor management governance.
• Streamline operational processes and procedures.
• Analyze business problems and design practical solutions, iterating based on user and stakeholder feedback.
• Lead requirements-gathering efforts of low to medium complexity.
• Analyze end-to-end business processes of low to moderate complexity and the information needs of clients in one or more business functional areas.
• Evaluate and document alternatives that will provide effective solutions to business problems.
• Stay current on new Power Platform and AI capabilities, and proactively propose and pilot new ideas.

Requirements:

• BA/BS in Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or other relevant discipline or 4 years of equivalent job-related experience.
• Proficient with Excel and other Microsoft products.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps) and exposure to Copilot Studio.
• Experience using generative AI tools to automate workflows, reporting, and transactional tasks, including AI-assisted development ("vibe coding").

Preferred Skills:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in similar or related job functions (Information Technology or Business).
• Working knowledge of at least one programming or query language (e.g., SQL, Python, M (Power Query), DAX, TMDL, Power Fx, R).
• Ability to think in terms of a strategy; to abstract from detail of daily tasks to a long-term plan and vision.
• Demonstrated ability to apply AI and technical solutions to real business problems.
• Examples of self-initiated automations, reports, or tools built to improve a process.
• Working experience in the Utility industry.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a strategic role.
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI and data analytics technologies.
• Flexible work mode with potential for remote work.