Business & Technical Consultant

Responsibilities

Provides technical expertise and business process guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems and the advancement of opportunities

Designs, revises and implements solutions to meet customer and business needs

Works to integrate solutions into existing business processes. Helps to manage change and communications across multiple departments

Prepares thorough and accurate technical and business management reports, effective correspondence, accurate documentation and well-maintained records

Provides business analysis expertise including business and system requirements and validation for business & IT projects

Responsible for implementing and ensuring adherence to system specific policies & procedures

Define and develop key metrics to measure system / business performance. Lead data analysis that are across single work groups or systems

Support the development of the long-range and 5-year business plans, and budget for the department and assigned locations to ensure compliance with Company strategic plans

Ensures adherence to standards and best practices across multiple jurisdictional areas

Prior experience in supporting financial objectives of a team by monitoring and reporting on financial reports monthly for both capital and O&M budgets

Prior experience in developing and implementing a business unit communication strategy

Demonstrated ability to work independently and on ambiguously defined projects

Demonstrated ability to gather and utilize industry data in the preparation of executive communications, business cases and other potential strategic actions

Ability to lead and collaborate with all levels of internal and external parties

Administrative Support - 20%

• Provide general administrative and organizational support to the PGO GM Vegetation and the PGO GM Fleet Services

Excellent communication skills (written, oral, presentation)

Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated basic understanding of utility operations (generation, T&D, customer, regulatory, commercial business)

Expert knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel and PowerPoint

Required / Basic Qualifications

Associates degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Business, Information Technology, Communication, other related degree or Technical degree AND two (2) years required minimum related work experience

In lieu of Technical degree(s) AND 2 years related work experience listed above, High School / GED AND four (4) years required minimum related work experience

Desired Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Technical Business Administration or Business

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the utility industry

Behavioral Competencies, including : innovating change, collaborating and working with others, problem solving / decision making, delivering results

Familiar with T&D work processes

Proficient in project management theories and principles.

Proficient in practices of planning, data analysis, evaluating alternatives, and preparing and presenting recommendations

Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Very good written and oral communication skills.

Very good problem solving and analysis skills

4 year Bachelor's degree in technical or business-related field

Working Conditions

Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility

3 days in office; flexible

Specific Requirements

Minimum 2-year Technical or Business degree and 2 years related work experience or High School degree and 4 years relevant work experience.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Represented / Union Position

Visa Sponsored Position

Posting Expiration Date

Saturday, March 22, 2025

All job postings expire at 12 : 01 AM on the posting expiration date.