Strategic Initiatives Analyst I
Job No: 497893
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Austin, TX 78703
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Other, Hybrid
Are you looking for a high-impact role in the energy space? LCRA's Strategic Initiatives and Transformation team is looking for an Analyst to implement company-wide strategies that achieve LCRA's vision and goals!
An analyst provides support in the form of market research, quantitative analysis, strategic recommendations, and thought leadership to high impact cross-functional projects and critical initiatives. Projects may include deep dives into new technologies such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, geothermal energy, carbon sequestration, and water conservation; providing analysis and building forecasts for business growth areas in Water, Transmission, or Wholesale Power; or managing other strategic projects.
LCRA is a service-oriented organization with a mission to enhance the lives of the Texans we serve. We offer the opportunity to gain varied experience working on unique projects with diverse internal and external partners. You'll receive a high level of exposure to decision-makers, and can carve your specialty as a subject matter expert within an industry facing transformational change!
You will be trusted to:
- Use Microsoft Excel to build financial or economic models and forecasts, and to provide detailed quantitative analyses.
- Exhibit professionalism and confidence communicating with all levels of the organization including staff, leaders, and executives.
- Employ a strategic mentality, with the ability to analyze and visualize data, identify trends, conduct sophisticated research and synthesize summaries, and perform benchmarking.
- Perform basic project management, including vendor outreach, inter-departmental coordination, program oversight, and ongoing monitoring.
- Work well with teams comprised of diverse collaborators - both in-person and remotely - and build strong working relationships inside and outside of LCRA.
You qualify with:
- Four or more years of experience in corporate strategy, process improvement, change management, systems design or related experience. A degree(s) in Business, Finance, Engineering or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
You are a great fit with:
- One or more years of electric utilities experience preferred
- Knowledge of and passion for the power sector - candidates with experience relating to energy strategy preferred.
You gain:
- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness program including wellness incentive
- Extensive learning & development programs
And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Advertised: 4/16/2024 Central Daylight Time
Applications close:
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