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This is a multi-level position.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Function)
The Business Support AnalystI/II provides a wide range of activities including financial analysis and contract development. Provides support in development and coordination of and revisions to transmission interconnection agreements, operating agreements and joint ownership agreements with other utilities and the associated filings to FERC. Conduct research and support in areas of cost control, business performance evaluation and evaluation of capital investment decisions. The Business Support AnalystI/II partners with leadership to provide solutions to complex business needs ranging from strategic initiative evaluation and process changes to transmission service pricing and support of FERC filings.
Typical Duties
Direct and participate in development of and revisions to transmission tariffs, interconnection agreements, facility agreements, operating agreements, joint ownership agreements and purchase/sale agreements (0-20% situational)
Develop, implement and maintain models, analysis, and reports to provide accurate and timely O&M and capital expenditure forecasts to ensure management is fully apprised of changing business events. This includes submitting annual department budget and providing and interpreting monthly variance reporting to the business. (5-15%)
Ensure monthly and annual payments and receipts associated with various transmission and distribution agreements are completed accurately and timely. Coordinate with utility participants of agreements on project information and costs. (10-20%)
Participate in Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) stakeholder meetings and respond to MISO transmission inquiries and data requests (0-15% situational)
Prepare FERC filings for transmission tariff changes, rate changes, agreements, and revisions to agreements and associated support. (0-10% situational)
Wide ranging FERC related activities such preparing service and operating agreements and associated FERC filings under the transmission tariffs, develop transmission related rates and charges and obtain FERC regulatory approvals, review of FERC orders and draft compliance filings and plans, and preparation of designated pages for FERC quarterly and annual reports. (0-20% situational)
Provide business leadership and support in the development, implementation and monitoring of annual expense and capital budgets. Reviews submittals from functional groups and analyzes for conformance with instructions and objectives. Performs detailed and moderately complex fiscal analysis on a variety of issues in support of and to facilitate budgetary decision making and provides summary recommendations to management. (5-15%)
Respond to special requests for analysis of complex financial data, analysis and information. (5-10%)
Participate in evaluating proposals and make recommendations to management for achieving long-range objectives. This includes leading special project work, developing, planning for, coordinating, implementing and installing new processes, initiatives, and methods. (5-10%)
Provide subject-matter expertise (MISO Tariff & Open Access Same-time Information System) to staff. (0-10% situational)
Provide technical direction and training on accounting issues to staff and management. This includes data validation with accounting system support. (5%)
Provide guidance, expertise and direction to management as to the accounting structure and accounting. (0-5%)
Provide analytical support for compilations, analysis and interpretation of data and technical input to assist in development of project planning. (5%)
Develop and maintain reports to comply with regulatory requirements and satisfy customer requests. (5%)
Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (5%)
Performance Expectations (Key Success Factors)
Develop and maintain accurate transmission agreements and coordinate successfully with counterparts at other utilities.
Analyze data and provide timely and accurate reports related to the O&M and capital expenditure process.
Assist department managers in developing cost and staffing plans that will ensure they are able to meet targets. Financial reports are presented in a manner that provides accurate and meaningful information for management.
Perform responsibilities as directed within determined time frames and with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the business departments and the company.
Maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities; enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.
Gather, organize and analyze large amounts of data accurately.
Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding company information.
Attend work on a regular basis and support the company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
Maintain a high degree of focus on internal and external customer satisfaction.
Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.
Qualifications
This is a multi-level position.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, economics, engineering or finance or equivalent work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
3-5 years of related experience for the Business Support Analyst I.
5+ years of related experience for the Business Support Analyst II.
Effective complex analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills necessary to interpret economic, financial, accounting and agreement/contract information as well as other statistical data, information or events in order to perform analysis, draw proper conclusions and make recommendations for action.
Effective writing skills to develop agreements and summarize analysis and recommendations,
Exceptional research and analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
Knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors.
Strong software skills in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word. Experience with other software applications including PowerPoint, e-mail, Oracle Financials.
Advanced spreadsheet and report design skills for presentation of financial and other statistical information.
Strong skills in database management and query skills using Access, DiscovererPlus, or other querying tools used by the company.
Leadership skills to provide guidance, direction, orientation and instruction.
Project management skills sufficient to coordinate and lead projects with little specific direction.
Ability to work within strict deadlines and handle multiple projects and with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work with and communicate with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to establish and monitor adherence to standards.
Highly effective oral and written communication skills.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
This is a multi-level position.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Function)
The Business Support AnalystI/II provides a wide range of activities including financial analysis and contract development. Provides support in development and coordination of and revisions to transmission interconnection agreements, operating agreements and joint ownership agreements with other utilities and the associated filings to FERC. Conduct research and support in areas of cost control, business performance evaluation and evaluation of capital investment decisions. The Business Support AnalystI/II partners with leadership to provide solutions to complex business needs ranging from strategic initiative evaluation and process changes to transmission service pricing and support of FERC filings.
Typical Duties
Direct and participate in development of and revisions to transmission tariffs, interconnection agreements, facility agreements, operating agreements, joint ownership agreements and purchase/sale agreements (0-20% situational)
Develop, implement and maintain models, analysis, and reports to provide accurate and timely O&M and capital expenditure forecasts to ensure management is fully apprised of changing business events. This includes submitting annual department budget and providing and interpreting monthly variance reporting to the business. (5-15%)
Ensure monthly and annual payments and receipts associated with various transmission and distribution agreements are completed accurately and timely. Coordinate with utility participants of agreements on project information and costs. (10-20%)
Participate in Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) stakeholder meetings and respond to MISO transmission inquiries and data requests (0-15% situational)
Prepare FERC filings for transmission tariff changes, rate changes, agreements, and revisions to agreements and associated support. (0-10% situational)
Wide ranging FERC related activities such preparing service and operating agreements and associated FERC filings under the transmission tariffs, develop transmission related rates and charges and obtain FERC regulatory approvals, review of FERC orders and draft compliance filings and plans, and preparation of designated pages for FERC quarterly and annual reports. (0-20% situational)
Provide business leadership and support in the development, implementation and monitoring of annual expense and capital budgets. Reviews submittals from functional groups and analyzes for conformance with instructions and objectives. Performs detailed and moderately complex fiscal analysis on a variety of issues in support of and to facilitate budgetary decision making and provides summary recommendations to management. (5-15%)
Respond to special requests for analysis of complex financial data, analysis and information. (5-10%)
Participate in evaluating proposals and make recommendations to management for achieving long-range objectives. This includes leading special project work, developing, planning for, coordinating, implementing and installing new processes, initiatives, and methods. (5-10%)
Provide subject-matter expertise (MISO Tariff & Open Access Same-time Information System) to staff. (0-10% situational)
Provide technical direction and training on accounting issues to staff and management. This includes data validation with accounting system support. (5%)
Provide guidance, expertise and direction to management as to the accounting structure and accounting. (0-5%)
Provide analytical support for compilations, analysis and interpretation of data and technical input to assist in development of project planning. (5%)
Develop and maintain reports to comply with regulatory requirements and satisfy customer requests. (5%)
Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (5%)
Performance Expectations (Key Success Factors)
Develop and maintain accurate transmission agreements and coordinate successfully with counterparts at other utilities.
Analyze data and provide timely and accurate reports related to the O&M and capital expenditure process.
Assist department managers in developing cost and staffing plans that will ensure they are able to meet targets. Financial reports are presented in a manner that provides accurate and meaningful information for management.
Perform responsibilities as directed within determined time frames and with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the business departments and the company.
Maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities; enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.
Gather, organize and analyze large amounts of data accurately.
Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding company information.
Attend work on a regular basis and support the company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
Maintain a high degree of focus on internal and external customer satisfaction.
Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.
Qualifications
This is a multi-level position.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, economics, engineering or finance or equivalent work experience. (Typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
3-5 years of related experience for the Business Support Analyst I.
5+ years of related experience for the Business Support Analyst II.
Effective complex analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills necessary to interpret economic, financial, accounting and agreement/contract information as well as other statistical data, information or events in order to perform analysis, draw proper conclusions and make recommendations for action.
Effective writing skills to develop agreements and summarize analysis and recommendations,
Exceptional research and analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
Knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors.
Strong software skills in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word. Experience with other software applications including PowerPoint, e-mail, Oracle Financials.
Advanced spreadsheet and report design skills for presentation of financial and other statistical information.
Strong skills in database management and query skills using Access, DiscovererPlus, or other querying tools used by the company.
Leadership skills to provide guidance, direction, orientation and instruction.
Project management skills sufficient to coordinate and lead projects with little specific direction.
Ability to work within strict deadlines and handle multiple projects and with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work with and communicate with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to establish and monitor adherence to standards.
Highly effective oral and written communication skills.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
