Contract Services Analyst

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020 and 2021; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020. 

Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence, diversity and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity open for a Contract Services Analyst based in Little Rock, AR.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Lead Gas Operations effort to gather and report benchmarking data for the distribution organization, review and recommend business practices to improve performance, support business planning Gas Operations and develop and report key performance indicators (KPI’s).   Communicate directly with management of Gas Operations to coordinate business activities.   Provide support for Procurement Department related to Contractor activities.  

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate business planning efforts with all Gas Operations groups, including the selection, preparation, and reporting of key performance indicators (KPI’s).
• Lead the benchmarking efforts to gather relevant benchmarking data, reporting of results and action plan development.
• Review and monitor Gas distribution industry and evaluate impact of internal and external factors.
• Use analytical and spreadsheet skills to support benchmarking efforts, cost comparisons, and productivity analysis
• Demonstrate respect for all individuals and adheres to the Company’s values and business practices.
• Provide regulatory support for rate case activities, such as research for rate case testimony and responding to RFI questions, and for the review of legislative bills.
• Provide support to other departments to facilitate the execution of Contractor Contracts and Construction Inspection.  
• Work independently to pro-actively solicit information from appropriate subject matter experts
• Work with leaders, functional teams, and system integration partners to design and deliver functional training plans that support project overall scope and objectives

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Education: Bachelor’s and/or advanced degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent work experience) 

Experience: Requires a minimum of four (4) years of experience in areas that involve the establishment of metrics, resource planning, budgeting, or work that involves interface with a variety of departments in the distribution organization, or work in the distribution organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Ideal candidate has a balanced combination of technical experience and business acumen
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Able to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; make effective decisions, identify underlying or hidden problems and patterns, and apply creativity and innovative thinking.
• Ability to use personal computers and word processing, spreadsheet, financial modeling, graphics, and e-mail software.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to work independently or cultivate effective relationships on a team.
• Apply highly developed ability to analyze and organize information for reporting and presentations.
• Able to apply good project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, activities, and deadlines.
• Motivate self to accomplish projects and achieve goals with minimal supervision, including self-directed learning.
• Able to demonstrate and apply effective oral and written communication skills including superior listening ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and persuasively.
• Able to find common ground quickly, identify solutions for the good of all, and provide fair and consistent treatment to all assignments.
• Work effectively in an environment that requires collaboration with individuals across functional boundaries to achieve goals and improve business success.
• Use initiative, good judgment, and tact to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Recognize and handle confidential information in a discreet manner.
• Ability to work independently and develop business strategies for consideration by management.
• The position requires travel to interact with other Regions and develop KPI information.  Might also include Operations or Regulatory related travel.

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice, and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home. 

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.