Sustainability Programs Analyst

Classification:

Business Analyst

Work Hours: 40+ hours/week: M-F

About KUB:

KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 501,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role:

We are seeking a driven and skilled sustainability professional to join KUB’s Gas Systems Engineering team. This position will play a key role in advancing initiatives for clean energy technologies and emissions reductions specifically related to KUB's natural gas system. There will also be opportunities for close collaboration with KUB's Environmental Stewardship team on company-wide initiatives. As a Sustainability Programs Analyst, you will manage existing programs while also leading the development of new opportunities. This role will blend subject matter expertise, analytical skills, and tactical thinking to deliver impactful sustainability strategies. The ideal candidate excels in project management, cross-functional collaboration, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

- Project Coordination: Design and execute novel initiatives, leading cross-functional teams, managing scoping, schedules, budgets, and developing recommendations for KUB management.

- Program Management: Oversee program operations such as data review, reporting, financial transactions, process documents, and program records.

- Metrics and Reporting: Use analytics and dashboards to measure and communicate program impacts (financials, energy, participation, emissions, etc.).

- Sustainability Collaboration: Lead collaboration with internal and external partners – such as TVA, government entities, industry groups, and community partners – to support sustainability goals.

- Communication and Engagement: Support content creation, presentations, outreach, and customer engagement. Compile data for reports, grants, and awards.

- Innovation and Opportunities: Conduct research, engage with industry partners, analyze program impacts, explore grant opportunities, and leverage data-driven insights for program design.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

- High proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office products (i.e., Excel, Power BI, PPT, Outlook, etc.)

- Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and team skills

- Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment with individuals at all levels of the organization

- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license

Preferred Requirements

- Three (3) or more years developing or supporting sustainability or utility related programs

- Working knowledge of energy systems and technologies (energy generation, electric vehicles, grid or utility management)

- Experience with sustainability program management, energy or emissions data, or ESG reporting

- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across teams

- Expertise with advanced reporting, analytics, and visualization tools (SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar)

Selection Process

About The Selection Process

Phase 1 – Apply online at www.kub.org

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 – Background Investigation

Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

- KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer