{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f9cdf4137dbb1aaf02e678ff","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f9cdf4137dbb1aaf02e678ff","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f9cdf4137dbb1aaf02e678ff","title":"Operations Data Analyst, Expert","description":"Job Title: Business Data Analyst, Expert\nLocation: Oakland, CA\nDuration: September 7, 2026 – December 31, 2026\nPay Rate: $80/hr. W2\n\nAccount Manager Notes:\nMSP Notes:\nHybrid is ideal (~2x per month), but we are open to fully remote for good candidates\nTOP THINGS: Analytical proficiency, model building experience, penchant for action\n\nJob Description:\nDepartment Overview\nThe Strategy and Innovation (S&I) team is focused on enabling an electrified, clean-energy 2040 with affordable rates for our customers through innovation and partnerships that deliver transformative, scalable solutions to interlocking utility challenges; electrification of vehicles and buildings to achieve beneficial electric load growth that delights customers; and electric load management solutions to support load growth while mitigating infrastructure and procurement spend.\n\nPosition Summary\nThe Business Data Analyst is responsible for advancing the assessment and valuation of flexible load resource opportunities and integrating them into transmission, distribution, and energy procurement planning and operations processes to unlock new flexible capacity and delay, or eliminate, the need to expand existing infrastructure, construct new power lines, or procure additional energy supply. The successful candidate will work closely with professionals in utility planning and engineering organizations, solutions design, and load management strategy to provide insights on the optimal placement and orchestration of distributed energy resources (DERs), as well as how to incorporate, evaluate, and scale the use of flexible load resources in planning processes and operations.\n\nJob Responsibilities\nStrategy\nIdentify opportunities to develop criteria and methodologies for incorporating flexible load resources into planning scenarios by working with planners to identify areas with overloads, reliability issues, and operational risks.\nConnect with experts to understand available data sources and develop strategies that support the efficient management and application of that data to inform key decision-making.\nSupport the development of executive and board-level materials by synthesizing analytical findings, insights, and recommendations for key stakeholders and decision makers.\nSupport regulatory strategy, proceedings, stakeholder engagement, and DER valuation discussions with the CPUC, CEC, California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and other stakeholders.\nAnalysis\nLeverage research and analysis to provide insights to planning and operations professionals on cost-effective ways to use flexible load resources to solve grid constraints.\nDesign and execute field studies and planning analyses to validate the firmness, duration, and magnitude of load relief, rate impacts, and financial outcomes delivered by DERs.\nDevelop an inventory of technical requirements to inform future load management program design and regulatory filings aligned with\nSupport the development, enhancement, and application of analytical tools, including complex techno-economic modeling, forecasting, data analysis, and program evaluation, to help inform internal load management and DER strategy.\nGather, evaluate, and manage market, financial, regulatory, and other relevant industry data to support DER valuation and cost-effectiveness analyses.\nDevelop dashboards, visualizations, and executive-ready materials that translate complex technical and financial analyses into actionable recommendations.\nProject and Change Management\nServe as a liaison between the LMS&P and Transmission and Distribution planning teams to integrate learnings into planning, procurement, and business processes to leverage flexible resources at scale.\nConduct benchmarking studies and use relevant industry data to support program and strategy development. Serve as the point person for cross-utility benchmarking and industry initiatives.\nCollaborate with valuation and strategy leads to develop and apply DER valuation methodologies, including project planning, tool deployment, progress tracking, and stakeholder communications.\nCoordinate with internal teams, external vendors, aggregators, and industry partners to evaluate flexible load capabilities, data requirements, and implementation pathways.\nPartner with program and customer-facing teams to ensure flexible load solutions are technically viable, cost-effective, scalable, and aligned with customer needs.\nThe successful candidate is expected to have technical, analytical, and power systems skills to structure analysis, process data, and at times run system studies. In addition, the ideal candidate will be an organized self-starter who is action-oriented, able to operate with general direction, and able to navigate ambiguity and independently move concepts from strategy to execution, while being mindful and sensitive to building trust, consensus, and buy-in across the organization. This execution-oriented candidate will collaborate with PG&E subject matter experts, leaders, and partners across the organization, as well as other utilities, industry partners, and vendors.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nA strong applicant will be organized and motivated, with a demonstrated track record of building consensus and managing many moving parts within matrixed teams.\nBachelor's degree in data science, computer science, engineering or equivalent experience.\n5 years of related experience or equivalent.\nExperience with programming and scripting languages, such as Python and SQL.\nExperience with data warehousing, data quality, and ETL techniques.\nExperience with data processing tools such as Excel, SharePoint, and Microsoft Lists.\nExperience with financial and techno-economic modeling.\nDesired Qualifications\nDegree or advanced coursework in data science, engineering, economics, energy systems, or a related field.\nMaster’s degree in business administration, engineering, or another advanced degree.\nExperience with grid modeling, power flow, or planning tools such as CYMDIST, PSLF, Aspen, or similar applications.\nExperience with business intelligence platforms, such as Power BI.\nExperience in transmission or distribution system planning and operations.\nKnowledge of DER integration, communications protocols, and grid impacts, including IEEE 2030.5, CSIP 2.1, OpenADR, aggregator APIs, distributed generation impacts, power electronics, and telecommunications.\nExperience with DER valuation frameworks, financial modeling, business case development, and methodologies such as the Avoided Cost Calculator, Non-Wires Alternatives, and related approaches.\nDemonstrated experience in project, product, or program management in the context of utility operations, IT systems, or DER product deployment.\nFamiliarity with California utility regulations, regulatory processes, and policy context.\nDesired Characteristics\nStrong drive for results and continuous improvement.\nStrong ability to lead initiatives from concept to completion.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nAbility to work effectively in a matrixed environment with a positive, execution-oriented mindset.\nAbility to navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly, and move work forward independently.\nHigh attention to detail and strong organizational skills.","company":"Global Software Resources","rawCompany":"global software resources","city":"Oakland","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-06T13:28:44.202Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1199.00","title":"Business Operations Specialists, All Other","slug":"business-operations-specialists-all-other"},{"code":"15-2031.00","title":"Operations Research Analysts","slug":"operations-research-analysts"},{"code":"15-2051.01","title":"Business Intelligence Analysts","slug":"business-intelligence-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"221122","title":"Electric Power Distribution","slug":"electric-power-distribution"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"221118","title":"Other Electric Power Generation","slug":"other-electric-power-generation"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Operations Data Analyst, Expert","description":"Job Title: Business Data Analyst, Expert\nLocation: Oakland, CA\nDuration: September 7, 2026 – December 31, 2026\nPay Rate: $80/hr. W2\n\nAccount Manager Notes:\nMSP Notes:\nHybrid is ideal (~2x per month), but we are open to fully remote for good candidates\nTOP THINGS: Analytical proficiency, model building experience, penchant for action\n\nJob Description:\nDepartment Overview\nThe Strategy and Innovation (S&I) team is focused on enabling an electrified, clean-energy 2040 with affordable rates for our customers through innovation and partnerships that deliver transformative, scalable solutions to interlocking utility challenges; electrification of vehicles and buildings to achieve beneficial electric load growth that delights customers; and electric load management solutions to support load growth while mitigating infrastructure and procurement spend.\n\nPosition Summary\nThe Business Data Analyst is responsible for advancing the assessment and valuation of flexible load resource opportunities and integrating them into transmission, distribution, and energy procurement planning and operations processes to unlock new flexible capacity and delay, or eliminate, the need to expand existing infrastructure, construct new power lines, or procure additional energy supply. The successful candidate will work closely with professionals in utility planning and engineering organizations, solutions design, and load management strategy to provide insights on the optimal placement and orchestration of distributed energy resources (DERs), as well as how to incorporate, evaluate, and scale the use of flexible load resources in planning processes and operations.\n\nJob Responsibilities\nStrategy\nIdentify opportunities to develop criteria and methodologies for incorporating flexible load resources into planning scenarios by working with planners to identify areas with overloads, reliability issues, and operational risks.\nConnect with experts to understand available data sources and develop strategies that support the efficient management and application of that data to inform key decision-making.\nSupport the development of executive and board-level materials by synthesizing analytical findings, insights, and recommendations for key stakeholders and decision makers.\nSupport regulatory strategy, proceedings, stakeholder engagement, and DER valuation discussions with the CPUC, CEC, California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and other stakeholders.\nAnalysis\nLeverage research and analysis to provide insights to planning and operations professionals on cost-effective ways to use flexible load resources to solve grid constraints.\nDesign and execute field studies and planning analyses to validate the firmness, duration, and magnitude of load relief, rate impacts, and financial outcomes delivered by DERs.\nDevelop an inventory of technical requirements to inform future load management program design and regulatory filings aligned with\nSupport the development, enhancement, and application of analytical tools, including complex techno-economic modeling, forecasting, data analysis, and program evaluation, to help inform internal load management and DER strategy.\nGather, evaluate, and manage market, financial, regulatory, and other relevant industry data to support DER valuation and cost-effectiveness analyses.\nDevelop dashboards, visualizations, and executive-ready materials that translate complex technical and financial analyses into actionable recommendations.\nProject and Change Management\nServe as a liaison between the LMS&P and Transmission and Distribution planning teams to integrate learnings into planning, procurement, and business processes to leverage flexible resources at scale.\nConduct benchmarking studies and use relevant industry data to support program and strategy development. Serve as the point person for cross-utility benchmarking and industry initiatives.\nCollaborate with valuation and strategy leads to develop and apply DER valuation methodologies, including project planning, tool deployment, progress tracking, and stakeholder communications.\nCoordinate with internal teams, external vendors, aggregators, and industry partners to evaluate flexible load capabilities, data requirements, and implementation pathways.\nPartner with program and customer-facing teams to ensure flexible load solutions are technically viable, cost-effective, scalable, and aligned with customer needs.\nThe successful candidate is expected to have technical, analytical, and power systems skills to structure analysis, process data, and at times run system studies. In addition, the ideal candidate will be an organized self-starter who is action-oriented, able to operate with general direction, and able to navigate ambiguity and independently move concepts from strategy to execution, while being mindful and sensitive to building trust, consensus, and buy-in across the organization. This execution-oriented candidate will collaborate with PG&E subject matter experts, leaders, and partners across the organization, as well as other utilities, industry partners, and vendors.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nA strong applicant will be organized and motivated, with a demonstrated track record of building consensus and managing many moving parts within matrixed teams.\nBachelor's degree in data science, computer science, engineering or equivalent experience.\n5 years of related experience or equivalent.\nExperience with programming and scripting languages, such as Python and SQL.\nExperience with data warehousing, data quality, and ETL techniques.\nExperience with data processing tools such as Excel, SharePoint, and Microsoft Lists.\nExperience with financial and techno-economic modeling.\nDesired Qualifications\nDegree or advanced coursework in data science, engineering, economics, energy systems, or a related field.\nMaster’s degree in business administration, engineering, or another advanced degree.\nExperience with grid modeling, power flow, or planning tools such as CYMDIST, PSLF, Aspen, or similar applications.\nExperience with business intelligence platforms, such as Power BI.\nExperience in transmission or distribution system planning and operations.\nKnowledge of DER integration, communications protocols, and grid impacts, including IEEE 2030.5, CSIP 2.1, OpenADR, aggregator APIs, distributed generation impacts, power electronics, and telecommunications.\nExperience with DER valuation frameworks, financial modeling, business case development, and methodologies such as the Avoided Cost Calculator, Non-Wires Alternatives, and related approaches.\nDemonstrated experience in project, product, or program management in the context of utility operations, IT systems, or DER product deployment.\nFamiliarity with California utility regulations, regulatory processes, and policy context.\nDesired Characteristics\nStrong drive for results and continuous improvement.\nStrong ability to lead initiatives from concept to completion.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nAbility to work effectively in a matrixed environment with a positive, execution-oriented mindset.\nAbility to navigate ambiguity, adapt quickly, and move work forward independently.\nHigh attention to detail and strong organizational skills.","datePosted":"2026-09-06T13:28:44.202Z","dateModified":"2026-09-06T13:28:44.202Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Global Software Resources","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Oakland","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"f9cdf4137dbb1aaf02e678ff"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f9cdf4137dbb1aaf02e678ff"}}