Business Analyst

Business Analyst
Oakland, CA (Hybrid: 0-3 days onsite per week)
6 months+
*Local candidates only*

Department Overview:
The Data Artificial Intelligence & Security Business Intelligence & Operations (DAIS BIO) team manages business operations for groups across Technology & Security’s DAIS organization, including Data Analytics & Insight, Enterprise Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Corporate Security, and other departments.
 
Position Summary:
The primary responsibility of the DAIS BIO Business Analyst (BA) is to deliver financial reporting, monthly variance analysis, and headcount and contract governance.
This role will develop metrics and reporting capabilities in Power BI. We are looking for a curious, self-motivated analyst who takes initiative and is not afraid to try new tools and approaches. The ideal candidate brings hands-on exposure to automation and reporting and can work independently with minimal direction.
This role is viewed as an integral strategic partner and business liaison to the teams they support.
 
Job Responsibilities:
Business Analysis:

• Responsible for FP&A and reporting for the assigned department, including monthly variance analysis, forecasting, metrics, and reporting.
• Responsible for the annual operating planning process.
• Develop and maintain the Power BI Dashboard for the organization.
• Responsible for resource planning for project and baseline activities, utilizing headcount and contractor management governance.
• Assist in streamlining operational processes and procedures.
• Analyze business problems and design practical solutions, iterating based on user and stakeholder feedback.
• Lead requirements-gathering efforts of low to medium complexity.
• Analyze end-to-end business processes of low to moderate complexity and the information needs of clients in one or more business functional areas.
• Evaluate and document alternatives that will provide the most effective solutions to business problems.
• Understand the current and future business environment to anticipate, identify, and meet business needs.
• Track and document time and cost savings achieved through automation and process improvements.
• Stay current on new Power Platform and AI capabilities, and proactively propose and pilot new ideas.

Qualifications:
Minimum:

• BA/BS in Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or another relevant discipline, or 4+ years of equivalent job-related experience.
• Proficient with Excel and other Microsoft products.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps) and exposure to Copilot Studio.
• Experience using generative AI tools to automate workflows, reporting, and transactional tasks, including AI-assisted development (vibe coding).

Desired:

• 2+ years of experience in similar or related job functions (Information Technology or Business).
• Working knowledge of at least one programming or query language (e.g., SQL, Python, M (Power Query), DAX, TMDL, Power Fx, R).
• Ability to think strategically, abstracting from daily tasks to a long-term plan and vision.
• Demonstrated ability to apply AI and technical solutions to real business problems.
• Examples of self-initiated automations, reports, or tools built to improve a process.
• Working experience in the Utility industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Detail-oriented, analytical, curious, with good oral and written communication skills.
• General understanding of the utility business and at least one functional area of the related Line of Business.
• Able to work independently with minimal direction while collaborating with others to persuade, exchange ideas, and foster cooperation.
• Ability to work with different teams across disciplines and levels.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, is comfortable experimenting with new tools and approaches, and learns from what doesn't work.
• Coachable and actively seeks feedback and applies it to continuously improve.