Data Analyst
Location: Santa Ana (On-Site)
Pay: $32 - $34/hour
Celerity has an opening for a Data Analyst. As a Data Analyst Consultant specializing in the Utility Sector, you will bring analytical and strategic expertise to provide consultancy services to utility organizations. In this role, you will collaborate with clients to identify business needs, elicit requirements, and analyze data to drive informed decision-making. Your objective is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of utility operations through insightful analysis, geospatial assessments, and the implementation of data dashboards.
Client must be based in the Los Angeles area and will be required to work in person at the client’s office in Santa Ana on a full-time basis.
Requirements Elicitation and Problem Analysis
- Work closely with utility clients to understand business objectives, processes, and challenges.
- Elicit, document, and analyze business requirements, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of client needs.
- Perform Desktop Geospatial analysis to locate missing assets.
- Validate asset location using tools such as ArcGIS Online, Map3D, Google Earth, and LiDAR.
- Identify missing records in SCE Records Management Systems (SAP, cGIS, Circuit Mapping).
- Review field-captured photographic evidence and document when key information is found.
- Conduct in-depth data analysis to derive actionable insights and inform strategic decision-making.
- Translate complex datasets into clear and concise findings, providing valuable recommendations for improvement.
- Consolidate research and field evidence to prepare documentation necessary for System of Record corrections.
- Research and make recommendations on how to correct asset records that have conflicting details between field conditions and digital records.
- Utilize multiple sources of information to piece together logical conclusions and make recommendations for data remediation.
- Develop data dashboards and visuals per client direction.
- Establish processes and procedures for developing dashboards.
- Perform dashboard enhancements and visual improvements to existing dashboards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve dashboard issues.
- Perform monthly dashboard updates.
- Identify opportunities for business process improvement within utility operations.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and optimize resource utilization.
- Utilize technical writing to document logical conclusions and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Document data remediation processes and apply continuous improvement ideas to implement process enhancements.
- Evaluate and recommend technology solutions that align with business requirements and industry best practices.
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure proposed solutions meet business needs.
- Support the development and implementation of change management strategies for process improvements and technology implementations.
- Provide guidance on overcoming resistance and fostering a positive transition within organizations.
- Train other employees on how to complete the research required, build relationships, and provide constructive feedback to peers.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, technology teams, and leadership to facilitate effective communication and understanding.
- Bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation.
- Create clear and concise documentation of business processes, requirements, and analysis findings.
- Generate reports and dashboards to communicate key performance indicators and project progress.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, GIS, or a related field, or equivalent job-related experience.
- Proven experience as a business analyst, technical analyst, or consultant specializing in the utility or energy sector.
- Demonstrated success in gathering and analyzing business requirements.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate business needs into practical technology solutions.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
- Experience with geospatial analysis, GIS tools, and data remediation processes.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.
- Effective interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with clients, business stakeholders, and technology teams.
- Basic project management skills or experience in coordinating project activities.
- Understanding of change management principles and experience in supporting process improvements.
- Proficient in creating clear and concise documentation of business processes, requirements, and analysis findings.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Alteryx Designer, Tableau, Microsoft PowerApps, and/or PostgreSQL.
- Experience using ArcGIS Online, Map3D, Google Earth, LiDAR, SAP, cGIS, and Circuit Mapping tools.
- Basic knowledge of technology solutions and their applications in the utility sector.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive health and welfare benefit package that includes:
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
PEACE OF MIND
- Disability Insurance (STD/LTD)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Basic Life/AD&D
- 401(k) plan + matching
WORK/LIFE BALANCE
- Paid Time Off
- Company Holidays
- Leave of Absence
- Flexible Work Schedules
ADDITIONAL PERKS
- Employee Referral Program
- Professional Development
- Charitable Contribution Match
Employee welfare and development is important to us, and we sponsor many activities outside of work to promote team building as well as sponsor formal training and certification.
Based in Walnut Creek, CA with offices nationwide, Celerity energy engineers perform a critical, leadership role as strategic liaisons between data, assets and the teams that make projects happen in the field.
See full details and meet our leadership team on our website: https://www.consultcelerity.com/
Celerity is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veterans’ status or other status protected by applicable law.
Pursuant to the Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any US employer. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.