Associate Analyst, Business (Data Integrity & Reporting)

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

This role collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Field Operations, Accounting, Supply Chain, and Regulatory groups to meet business targets in the development of capital expenditure forecasts, tracking progress of the plan, and implementing those plans across the organization. This individual supports the development of capital budgets, monitors the implementation of those budgets, and reports business results. Also develops reports for key performance indicators around productivity and quality.

This position is an individual contributor role with responsibility for data integrity and reporting support.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collect and maintain data to support capital project and portfolio tracking, bidding processes, benchmarking studies, and ad hoc analysis and reporting.
• Provide data and analysis to support infrastructure filings and rate cases.
• Provide support for data requests from various regulatory agencies.
• Schedule and lead meetings with stakeholders.
• Assist with efforts to develop short- and long-term financial forecast updates in a manner consistent with established guidelines and processes.
• Develop, populate, and report out to stakeholders, relevant performance benchmarks and scorecards.
• Coordinate efforts to continually improve timeliness and relevance of financial reporting processes .
• Support analytical evaluations and reporting of year-to-date actual financial performance against historical and budgeted performance.
• Collect and organize data to interpret cost structures and determine impact of project scope changes and sourcing decisions.
• Create reporting to track metrics around work productivity and quality.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the financial systems used by the organization to plan, execute, and report out Delta Utilities’ capital investment performance.      
• Prepare periodic and ad hoc statistical reports related to work order management, asset utilization, work management, and various financial and non-financial factors.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education required of the position

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics, statistics, computer science, data science, or data analytics from an accredited college or university

Minimum experience required of the position

• 2 years of experience in utilities, data science, data analytics, financial analysis, business analysis, consulting, compliance support, or a related field

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities preferred of the position

• Experience in Oracle, SAP, or other asset management enterprise software
• Experience with data warehousing tools such as SAP HANA or Google BigQuery
• Experience supporting construction projects
• Experience exploring and visualizing large data sets
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Proactive approach to managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to develop basic metrics, reports, and dashboards
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams)
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational and time management skills

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position

• None

Physical Requirements

• Able to hear oral communication either in person or on equipment such as telephone or mobile phone.
• Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop, for extended periods.
• Able to reach, grasp and move items.
• Able to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time.
• Able to exert up to 10 lb of force occasionally and/or a minimal amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

Working Conditions

The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Accountabilities and Essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to support the Emergency Operating Plan.
• Able to work indoors in an office environment regardless of whether an open office, private office, or cubicle.
• Able to travel occasionally, possibly overnight.

About Delta Utilities

Delta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans that provides safe, reliable natural gas services across Louisiana and Mississippi. We understand the value of dependable energy and our important role in building stronger, more resilient communities. Delta Utilities is a $1.7 billion organization that represents 600,000 customers and is among the top 40 natural gas utilities in the United States. 

Delta Utilities acquired CenterPoint Energy's natural gas utility operations in Louisiana and Mississippi in April 2025 and acquired Entergy's natural gas utilities in Baton Rouge and New Orleans in July 2025. 

Delta Utilities is regulated by the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the Mississippi Public Service Commission, and the New Orleans City Council. We work closely with our regulatory agencies to deliver safe and reliable natural gas service and maintain fair rates for our customers.

Learn more at https://deltautilities.com.

Delta Utilities and associated entities are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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