Business Support Analyst - Energy Measurement

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE's Gas Operations team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Business Support Analyst - Energy Measurement position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

The Energy Measurement Department is based out of the Georgetown facility. We apply our knowledge of gas measurement principles and laws as well as utilization of current technology to accurately bill our larger gas commercial and industrial customers. We work closely with and support other departments within Gas Measurement group including Instrumentation, Industrial Meter Operations, and Meter Shop. We have various responsibilities including meter audits and billing of large commercial and industrial gas customers, auditing and tracking compliance work, as well as the opportunity to interact with various departments throughout the company on gas measurement related issues.

The Business Support Analyst is expected to demonstrate knowledge of and support for internal and external reporting. Perform data analysis to measure performance and identify efficiency opportunities. Develop and maintain business rules for functions and processes. The successful candidate will participate in collaborative teamwork efforts to improve day-to-day operations and meet SQIs as mandated by the WUTC, other department key indicators, and corporate goals. Provide leadership assistance and support for department personnel.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety. Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Job Responsibilities

- Provides timely and relevant metrics and analysis for key departmental, operational and financial processes.

- Works closely with other department analysts preparing operational schedules, forecasts, budget and staffing plans and departmental dashboards.

- Performs analysis and provides recommendations involving complex business issues.

- Leads and manages internal and external project teams on various process improvement initiatives and customer service projects.

- Routinely applies process improvement methodologies to business processes and procedures.

- May perform emergency duty supervisor rotation and respond to call outs and other company-wide emergencies during core and non-core hours.

- Coordinates training efforts with other departments to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

- Associate’s degree in business, economics, finance, or related, and 3 years experience in quantitative/ qualitative analysis; or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.

- Experience working with relational database sytems (querying, analysis, reporting).

- Strong computer skill utilizing MS Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook).

- Excellent problem solving skills.

- Ability to understand and explain technical concepts.

- Excellent writing, communication and customer service skills.

- Experience and desire to work in a team environment.

- Strong time management and organizational skills. Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and prioritize assignments.

Desired Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in related field.

- Project management skills.

- Experience leading teams.

- Related business-specific experience may include:

- Advanced relational database familiarity (MS Access, SQL, Oracle).

- Familiarity with CSEE Systems (CSY, CLX, CMS).

- Knowledge of Crystal Reports and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

- Knowledge of programming language (Visual Basic, SQL, VB.NET, HTML).

- Knowledge of rate-making process.

- Familiarity with SAP, BI, PACE.

- Process documentation and improvement experience.

Additional Information

At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition, which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector.

The pay range for this position is $70,200.00 - $99,800.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.