Principal Business Analyst

Hazen’s Utility Management Services (UMS) group is seeking a skilled and motivated management consultant to be based in Fort Collins, Colorado. You will join our growing presence in the greater Denver area, helping build Trusted Advisor relationships and delivering high-caliber work that supports our mission of helping communities protect public health and the environment. As part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial culture, you’ll have the opportunity to shape business development and lead project delivery with autonomy and strong local support.

Role & Responsibilities

As a Principal Business Analyst within UMS, you will deliver high-impact solutions across five core service areas:

- Organizational Health & Resilience

- Economic & Financial Services

- Asset Management

- Technology & Business Intelligence

- Public Outreach & Communication

Key responsibilities

- Designing and implementing utility management and asset management plans throughout their lifecycle.

- Assisting with field assessments of infrastructure.

- Building and maintaining management tools such as structured databases, interactive business intelligence platforms, and data visualization dashboards.

- Preparing polished client-facing materials and presentations.

- Contributing to pursuit development, project scoping, and in time leading pursuits as a Pursuit Manager.

- Serving as Project Manager for UMS engagements.

- Leading client interactions and coordinating with engineering, planning, and science teams.

- Supervising and mentoring junior UMS staff, while supporting quality assurance of deliverables.

- Diagnosing client needs and developing strategic, customized solutions.

Qualifications & Skills

- 7-12 years of relevant professional experience.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and experienced with database management tools such as Excel, Access, and SQL.

- Hands-on experience with business intelligence and data tools (e.g., Power BI, Power Apps, etc.).

- Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.

- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.

- Collaborative team player who is also self-motivated and capable of working independently.

- Sound ethics and adherence to Hazen’s safety, quality, and professional standards.

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Data Science, or a related field required.

- Master’s degree preferred.