Sr Analyst - Field

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Summary:

The general nature and level this job requires a high level of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform complex, technical and/or administrative assignments with several variables and alternatives. Exercises some discretion and independent judgment to resolve problems, as compared to following procedures and practices, and reports results to management. May be required to be proficient and able to perform duties currently tied to an Analyst position.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

This position is the “Go-To” person for all Administrative related activities and procedures for the Director of Technical Operations’ Organization.

Budgets

• Assists team with the preparation of the annual O&M budgets. This involves reviewing historical cost data, discussion with Area Director and Team personnel, focusing on planned usage of manpower, materials, supplies, equipment and other associated costs.
• Recommends prioritization of activities considering available resources and prepares final budget documentation for management approval.
• Gathers data related to utilization of resources, completes required reports and documents and compares results with established standards and recommends to supervision any required actions.
  
  

Cost Control Analysis

• Ensures that Area level O&M and, or Capital Budget information is gathered, consolidated, reviewed and reported to upper management.
• Reviews, monitors and analyzes actual results versus O&M and, or Capital budgets.
• Reviews financial and statistical data to determine reasons for variances to prepare required documentation.
• Reviews and analyzes trends and variances to recommend changes in the usage of resources.
• Review variances from standard administrative practices, identifies potential problems and notifies supervision of significant deviations.
• Processes invoices, capturing costs to the correct cost center or WBS and general ledger accounts, and ensure rate verification is accurate/current.
• Monthly Forecasting: Maintain forecasting on all projects.
• Assist with Monthly Project Reporting: Generate the Project Forecast Report for review of project forecasting, estimated in-service dates, and completion dates for updating.
• Routes projects for approval for PM’s and reviews documentation to ensure it is accurate and complete before submission.
• Assist PM in maintaining project dates and assisting with the project completion process.
  
  

Contractual Agreements

• Has an understanding of the contracts for service requirements and process.
• Assist Area personnel with the preparation and submission of requests for new contracts for service agreements or requests for work offers.
• Vendor maintenance and management. Ensure corporate accounts and vendor inquiries are up to date and addressed.
• Submit new vendor requests.
  
  

Researches and Processes Requests for Information

• Prepares and/or assists in research and preparation of requests for information, special projects and reports.
• Involves researching, analyzing and compiling various data.
• Generate Vehicle requisitions for budgeted vehicle replacements and new hires as needed in SAP. To include but not limited to: Element maintenance, providing employees with Insurance copies, and Vehicle Registration documents.
  
  

Other Duties:

• Works with all levels of personnel within Operations and other departments to furnish and obtain information, resolve problems, etc., concerning aspects of assigned duties.
• Works with confidential information, such as personnel changes and personal employee data.
• Performs other assignments as assigned, necessary to implement departmental goals.
  
  

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To Perform This Job Successfully, An Individual Must Be Able To Perform Each Essential Job Duty Satisfactorily. The Requirements For This Position Are Listed Below:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, mathematics, computer science or industrial engineering, or additional equivalent experience.
• 5 - 8 years of analytical experience, preferably in the gas transmission industry, in any of the following areas: cost or budget analysis; system or procedures analysis; computer operation or programming; or contract administration or analysis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in all Microsoft software.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with all levels of organization.
• Excellent organizational skills and follow through skills required.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision. Ability to work overtime on short notice. Some travel and overnight stays required.
• Position to be filled commensurate with skill set, education and experience.
• Ability to manage a diverse workforce performing administrative and financial job functions.
• Ability to backup and fill-in for the Director of Operations Services
  
  

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.