Water Utility Analyst

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Under the direction of the Water Utility Director, performs complex analytical activities, leads ongoing reviews of business processes, develops optimization strategies, and assists with financial and data analysis related to the City's Water Utility.
Applicants must submit both cover letter and resume.

• Plans and performs business analysis tasks such as needs assessments and requirements analysis.
• Authors and maintains business intelligence reports and dashboards.
• Performs data analysis and data science activities across disparate sources using SQL and Python.
• Develops high-quality datasets, products, and deliverables in a ticket-driven work management system.
• Prepares and maintains comprehensive documentation of analytical approaches and solutions.
• Conducts meetings and presentations to share ideas and findings.
• Acts as a liaison for the Water Utility with cross-functional team members and management.
• Assists with project management for business improvements.
• Advocates for and advises on data management best practices on projects and initiatives.
• Assists leadership with budget development and resource planning.
• Analyses utility system performance and provides insights and data-driven decision-making tools to leadership.
• Prepares complex rate and financial reports and responds to requests for rate and financial information.
• Prepares and updates cost recovery models for capital projects.
• Provides analytical support for all utility development activities that requests subsidies, cost sharing or other service agreements.
• Ensures accurate financial reporting by collaborating with the finance and accounting personnel.
• Serves in an advisory role in various internal and external meetings, including vendor/client negotiations on contracts, and prepares presentations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in economics, finance, business, engineering or related field. Three (3) years of full-time increasing responsibility work experience with in a financial/utility environment OR Any combination of related experience or education to meet the minimum qualifications.
Knowledge of:

• Water utility operations/treatment and supply
• Water treatment and transmission capital projects
• Impact fee development/tracking
• Regulations related to TCEQ and TWDB
• Cost-of-service / cost allocation methods
• Data analysis
• Data modeling
• Business analysis
• Process improvement techniques

Skill in:

• SQL
• Python
• Microsoft Power Query
• Microsoft Power BI
• Reading financial reports, manuals, inter and intra office correspondence, educational and leadership materials.
• Writing memos, reports, and letters.
• Understanding, interpreting, and preparing financial data, reports, and presentations.
• Independently solving complex analytical problems through analyzing information; developing logical conclusions and making recommendations.
• Applying training and analytic skills to routine and non-routine situations.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid Class C Texas Driver's License
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.
Hiring Range: $68,586.44 - $85,924.80 annually
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