What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Business Analyst, Jr. / Project Management Analyst (PMA) position at 1 point system?
Position Overview
We are seeking a Business Analyst Jr. / Project Management Analyst (PMA) to support the Distribution Program. This position will provide day-to-day analytical, administrative, and project support to a Senior Project Manager overseeing electric utility distribution programs and projects, primarily within the Washington, DC and Newark, DE areas.
Key Responsibilities
- Support project and program-level analytical activities for electric utility distribution programs.
- Assist with contract administration and support the development of RFPs for distribution programs.
- Create and process contract requisitions.
- Support contract payment authorizations and review/approve invoices.
- Track project and contract-related accruals and maintain accurate contract records.
- Manage and analyze large volumes of program-level data.
- Maintain and organize data using Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and Power BI.
- Prepare reports, track project activities, and provide analytical support to project management.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and various project teams to ensure timely completion of activities.
- Support high-volume order and project tracking while maintaining strong attention to detail.
- Participate in team meetings and occasional site visits within the Exelon service territory.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent educational background.
- 1–5 years of relevant professional experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions such as:
- VLOOKUPs
- Pivot Tables
- Equations/formulas
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage high volumes of information, orders, and project data while maintaining accuracy.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting project managers or project management offices.
- Experience with contract administration, invoice processing, requisitions, or financial tracking.
- Experience with Microsoft SharePoint and Power BI.
- Previous experience in the electric utility, utility construction, or energy industry is highly preferred.
- A combination of analytical, office administration, and project management experience is ideal.