Planning Analyst, Vegetation Management Risk

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Summary

As a Principal Planning Analyst, you will have the unique opportunity to provide cross-functional and enterprise-wide analytical support, focusing on wildfire mitigation and routine maintenance strategies within the Asset & Wildfire Risk team. You will lead data-driven initiatives, develop predictive analytics, and serve as a key subject matter expert for operational metrics, contributing to PGE's safe and reliable power delivery. A successful candidate will have advanced knowledge of statistics, metrics, and data visualization, coupled with expert skills in analytical thinking and advanced risk management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Specialization* Typically provides cross-functional or enterprise-wide analytical support.

Reporting* Proactively anticipates cross-functional data and analytic needs and, in collaboration with subject matter experts, develops reports.

Strategy and Planning* May coordinate or oversee cross-functional or enterprise-wide scorecard processes, including identifying and gathering data and analytics to use, proposing new or modified operational performance metrics, and engaging stakeholders to ensure alignment.

Data Management* Depending on specialty area assigned, may manage data related to budget, position management, and/or operational performance metrics.

Analysis* Proactively analyzes complex data from multiple sources and develops regular and predictive analytics.

Consulting* Serves as an enterprise-wide or cross-functional analytics and operational subject matter expert.

Projects and Initiatives* Leads cross-functional data-driven initiatives and projects.

Qualifications Education:* Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Statistics, Psychology, Forestry, Ecology, Environmental Science, or other related fields, or equivalent experience.

Experience:* Typically, eight or more years in statistics, finance, process improvement, project management, or a related field.

Valid driver’s license required.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:* Advanced knowledge of statistics, metrics, and data (e.g., correlation coefficients, regression analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, etc.).

General Competencies:* Expert skills in analytical thinking.

Physical, Schedule/Attendance and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Level:

Cognitive:* Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines, and time-sensitive tasks.

Schedule/Attendance:* Ability to work long hours and a variable schedule.

Physical Capabilities:* Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift).

Compensation Range:

$107,025.00 - $178,375.00

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.

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PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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