The Business Analyst supports operational, financial, and project-related initiatives by serving as a key liaison between cross-functional stakeholders, project teams, finance, and leadership. This role is responsible for coordinating project intake activities, supporting project management-related work, analyzing and interpreting data, supporting compliance-related initiatives, and driving operational efficiency through reporting and analytics. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate across departments and translate data into actionable insights. Prior project management or project coordination experience is considered a strong plus. Utility industry and PG&E experience are highly preferred.
Your Day-to-Day Activities
Project Coordination & Stakeholder Support (40%)
- Manage and coordinate project intake requests with supervisors, project managers, finance teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Track project priorities, deliverables, and status updates to support timely execution and operational alignment
- Facilitate communication, scheduling, documentation, and follow-up activities across multiple teams
- Identify and support process improvement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency
Data Analytics & Business Support (60%)
- Perform advanced Excel-based analysis, reporting, and data validation to support operational and compliance initiatives
- Interpret and analyze financial, operational, and SAP data to provide actionable business insights
- Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, trackers, and ad hoc analytical deliverables
- Support data quality reviews, investigative analysis, and continuous improvement efforts across the team
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, Engineering, or related field preferred
- 5 years of data analytics using Excel or Power BI
- 2-year project manager/ project coordinator/ product owner experience
- Previous or current utility or construction experience
- Must currently be commutable to the job site
You’ll stand out if you have
- Strong business analysis, project coordination, and organizational skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships with multiple stakeholders
- Self-starter with the ability to manage competing priorities independently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
- Experience with SAP required
- Familiarity with Primavera P6 and Unifier is a plus
- $115,000-$145,000 annual salary
- Paid holiday, sick, and vacation time
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Annual Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, Engineering, or a related field
- 5 years of data analytics using Excel or Power BI
- 2 years of project manager/project coordinator/product owner experience
- Previous or current utility or construction experience
What We Do
Founded in 2005, TD Thornton is a specialized consulting firm that helps our clients bridge any organizational gaps that might be holding them back. We offer a wide spectrum of project management services—from project controls, scheduling and estimating, to program management and software implementation—all designed to overcome business obstacles, enable better strategic decisions, and create smooth, efficient processes. When we team up with a client to move their project forward, we bring a passion for success and a deep bench of professionals who know how to move the needle. We are looking for enthusiastic, high-energy people with a passion for problem solving, teamwork and having fun. We believe in a company culture that fosters creativity, fearlessness, adventurous learning, personal growth and balance. Our employees enjoy the opportunity to work for Fortune 500 clients and alongside many of the top consulting firms in the world. TD Thornton provides a fast-paced, start-up environment where ingenuity, excellence and leadership are encouraged and rewarded
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