Business Analyst

Company Summary

Intren West (IW) Professional Services Construction Management Solutions provides strategic program management, construction management, and operational consulting services supporting complex infrastructure, utility, and capital improvement initiatives. The company specializes in delivering high-impact solutions across planning, execution, field operations, stakeholder coordination, and regulatory compliance for public and private sector clients.

With expertise in utility operations, infrastructure modernization, wildfire resilience, climate adaptation, and operational strategy, IW Professional Services partners with organizations to improve project delivery, operational efficiency, safety, and long-term asset performance. The firm supports cross-functional program execution through disciplined governance, technical oversight, risk management, and data-driven decision-making.

IW Professional Services is committed to delivering scalable, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions that help clients navigate evolving operational challenges while advancing reliability, resiliency, and customer-focused outcomes.

The Integrated Grid Planning (IGP) organization is seeking a Business Analyst to support the development and execution of multi-year electric investment plans. This role focuses on business analysis, portfolio planning support, reporting, process improvement, and data-driven decision support. The analyst will work with cross-functional teams to analyze data, support investment planning activities, maintain portfolio records, and translate complex information into actionable insights for stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple systems, datasets, and planning processes. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong analytical skills, a willingness to learn new tools and processes, and the ability to manage and maintain accurate planning documentation.

JOB TITLE: Business Analyst

LOCATION: Hybrid – Oakland, CA (Must reside in Bay Area)

HOURLY RANGE: $44.72 - $58.73

• Perform analysis on moderately complex data models using a variety of reporting and data sources.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and validate data to support business, operational, and investment planning activities.
• Develop reports, dashboards, metrics, and ad-hoc analyses to support portfolio planning and business decisions.
• Support portfolio-level analysis of capital investment plans, including evaluation of cost, risk, benefit, and funding considerations.
• Assist in the development and refinement of investment scenarios, planning assumptions, and portfolio recommendations.
• Support reporting and analysis associated with portfolio optimization outputs and planning tools (e.g., Copperleaf).
• Respond to ad-hoc data requests and support operational analysis activities.
• Partner with Finance, Asset Management, Engineering, Planning, and Operations teams to gather information, align assumptions, and support planning initiatives.
• Build and maintain automated data routines, reporting processes, and dashboards to improve efficiency and data quality.
• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and QA/QC activities to ensure accuracy, consistency, and auditability of portfolio data and reporting.
• Track, document, and maintain records of investment, portfolio, and planning changes across multiple planning cycles.
• Support business process documentation, requirements gathering, and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain project, portfolio, and planning documentation within SharePoint and other enterprise repositories.
• Assist with cataloging, documentation, and data management activities across multiple IGP initiatives.
• Extract, analyze, and reconcile data from enterprise systems such as SAP, Foundry, GIS, and other planning platforms.
• Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and process efficiencies.
• Participate on project teams and support governance reviews, stakeholder meetings, and reporting activities.
• Perform other ad-hoc analyses and reporting as needed.

• Experience analyzing datasets and developing insights using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing documentation, records, and supporting multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Understanding of financial concepts such as cost, risk, budgeting, capital planning, or investment planning.
• Experience supporting portfolio management, business planning, capital planning, or investment planning processes.
• Experience working with enterprise systems such as SAP, Foundry, GIS, Copperleaf, or similar platforms.
• Experience extracting, validating, and analyzing data from multiple enterprise systems.
• Experience developing reports, KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Familiarity with business process documentation, requirements gathering, and process improvement activities.
• Experience in utility, energy, infrastructure, engineering, or other regulated industries preferred.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new tools, technologies, and business processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and Power BI.

Key Skills and Capabilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation, records, and audit trails.
• Ability to work with large datasets and multiple enterprise systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into data-driven analyses and recommendations.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and technologies, including Copperleaf, Foundry, and other planning platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel may be required.

Benefits: 

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefit plan which includes the following: 

• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off

Intren West, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.