Business & Technical Specialist

Duke Energy Corp
  • Plainfield, IN
    6 days ago

    Job Description

    Important Application Submission Information

    In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026

    More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.

    Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

    This position is Hybrid and can be located in any Power Grid Operations (PGO) facility in Midwest, Florida, or the Carolinas where space is available.

    Position Summary

    This is the entry-level position in the Business & Technical Specialist classification series. The Business & Technical Specialist provides business, technology, data, and process support for Contract Management operations. The role serves as a business representative for assigned systems and processes and supports continuous improvement, reporting, automation, and general business operations.

    The successful candidate will develop working knowledge of Contract Management business processes, system functionality, data structures, reporting tools, and performance metrics. Responsibilities may include data analysis, reporting, process documentation, business case support, cost-benefit analysis, workflow improvement, and technology-enabled solutions.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Manage SharePoint sites, content, permissions, and access governance
    • Develop, maintain, and enhance business scorecards, dashboards, and performance metrics
    • Support data management, analysis, reporting, and data quality
    • Identify and support workflow and process automation opportunities
    • Provide general business and technical support for Transmission and Distribution Contract Management
    • Maintain controlled documents, templates, procedures, and revision history
    • Support the development, documentation, and implementation of business process improvements
    • Assist with special projects, data requests, presentations, and other Contract Management initiatives
    • Partner with Contract Managers and business stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and visibility

    Desired Skills

    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with business partners
    • Attention to detail and commitment to data and document accuracy
    • Ability and willingness to learn new systems, processes, and technologies
    • Working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint, Power BI, Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
    • Familiarity with Power Automate, Power Apps, or other workflow automation tools is a plus
    • Basic understanding of data analysis, reporting, business processes, or performance metrics

    Basic Requirements

    • Associates in Statistics, Communications, Mathematics, Business, Other Related Degree
    • Minimum 2-year technical or business degree or high school degree and 2+ years of work experience.

    Additional Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience in the utility industry.
    • Behavioral Competencies: Innovating Change, Collaborating and working with others, Problem Solving / Decision Making, Delivering Results
    • Understanding of basic project management theories and principles.
    • Understanding of basic practices of planning, data analysis, evaluating alternatives, and preparing and presenting recommendations
    • Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
    • Good written and oral communication skills.
    • Good problem solving and analysis skills
    • 4-year bachelor's degree in technical or business-related field

    Working Conditions

    • Hybrid Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way. Employees are expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by their manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek.

    Travel Requirements

    5-15%

    Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

    No

    Represented/Union Position

    No

    Visa Sponsored Position

    No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

    Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

    Privacy

    Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)

    Terms of Use

    Accessibility

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPlainfield, IN

    Skills

    • Adobe Acrobatunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Business Caseunmatched
    • Business Operationsunmatched
    • Business Process Managementunmatched
    • Business Processesunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Contract Managementunmatched
    • Contract Processingunmatched
    • Cost Benefit Analysisunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Data Managementunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Data Structuresunmatched
    • Database Report Toolsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Document Managementunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Mathematicsunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft SharePointunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Onboardingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Power BIunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
    • Scorecardingunmatched
    • Secondary Schoolunmatched
    • Statisticsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Workflow Analysisunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

    Level up your application

    Professional resume templates

    Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.

    Free resume templates

    Resume Builder

    Improve your existing resume or start from scratch and create a standout, ATS-friendly resume. Add job-specific content, download and apply.

    Resume Builder