Business Analyst (Vegetation Management)

OMS Field Services is looking for a Business Analyst to work in our clients Vegetation Management program. This position develops and maintains program cost forecasting and accrual process and subsequent variance analysis (budget and forecast) with input from program management and regional offices. Business conduct must occur in accordance with OMS policies and procedures and be aligned with the goals of OMS and our client.
Essential Functions:​​​​​​

• Develops and maintains program forecasting and accrual process and subsequent variance analysis (budget and forecast) with input from program management and regional offices.
• Develops and uses production-related metrics in partnership with program management to develop recommendations related to business strategy and operations. Presents findings and recommendations to leaders.
• Develops new or revises existing data analysis to predict business outcomes selecting from various complex variables.
• Analyze production processes that ensure appropriate regulatory cost categorization and identify trends in contractor billing.
• Manages small to mid-size production-related process improvements.
• Compiles supporting documentation for regulatory filings (General Rate Case /Wildfire Mitigation Plan).
• Compile, manipulate, and analyze geospatial data.
• Design, develop, and maintain databases and systems of GIS data.
• Create reports, maps, applications, and visualizations conveying the results of spatial analyses.
• Utilizes scripting languages to refine data processes.
• Provide training or assistance to other organization members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in relevant discipline or equivalent work experience required.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, Excel analysis of operational and/or financial information, including data connection and manipulation of data via Analysis for Office from SAP Business Warehouse & Financials, or similar database.
• Experienced in the application of Vegetation Management operational processes, regulatory requirements, critical success factors, goals and initiatives.
• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis and analytical skills to identify and support business needs.
• Increasing responsibilities supporting program management objectives and track record or providing results-focused business/program support.
• Creative problem skills to develop solutions.
• Strong presentation and communication skills to deliver findings and recommendations to various levels of management.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills.
• Adaptable to changing business conditions and ambiguity.
• Required to maintain a Class C driver’s license, including participating in Employer Pull Notice Program (EPN), with DMV.
• Conduct a background check, drug screening, and health exam.
• Approval by Client Representative.

Working Conditions:

Environmental Factors: Indoor and outdoor conditions; exposure to heat, cold, potentially hazardous chemicals, toxic materials; work on/walk on slippery or uneven and potentially mountainous terrain. Noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, stand, walk for extended periods of time, walk long distances, sit during extended periods of time, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to perform tasks during a typical 8+ hour workday.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Ability to Relocate:

• Sacramento, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Location: Sacramento

Divisions: Sacramento, Colgate, Drum and El Dorado

Counties: Colusa, Yolo, Solano, Yuba, Nevada, Sierra, Placer and El Dorado

Work Location: In-person