Financial Analyst​/Senior Financial Analyst​/Lead Financial Analyst - Transmission Development Ser

Opening Date:
Open Until Filled

Number of Positions: 1

Salary
:

• Financial Analyst: $86,569.60- $
• Senior Financial Analyst: $97,323.20- $
• Lead Financial Analyst: $- $

Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD's benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

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Grant County PUD will administer a background check and reference check as part of the hiring process, if selected for this position.

The Transmission Development Services business unit's financial analysis functions include project valuation, prioritization, and performance tracking to support informed capital investment decisions. This position supports the business unit by performing financial and analytical reviews of proposed transmission projects and maintaining tracking and reporting systems for transmission system studies and project evaluations. The role reviews business case proposals, conducts cost-benefit valuations and financial viability analyses, and monitors project prioritization and queue activity to support data-driven investment decisions.

The position collaborates with engineers, project managers, and other internal business units to ensure accurate data reporting, effective communication of project status, and alignment between financial strategy and organizational objectives.

Depending on qualifications and experience, incumbents may:

• Perform financial and analytical work (Financial Analyst).
• Conduct advanced and complex analyses, mentor peers, and contribute to process improvement (Senior Financial Analyst).
• Lead the financial and analytical review process, coordinate work among analysts, ensure quality and consistency of outputs, and provide expert guidance on investment evaluation and prioritization methodologies (Lead Financial Analyst).

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Financial Analyst:

• Review business case proposals, performing cost-benefit valuation and financial viability analyses for transmission system improvement projects supporting large customer load service, generation interconnection facilities, and new District transmission system expansion.
• Evaluate and prioritize projects using established financial and operational methodologies to support investment decision making.
• Monitor the department's operational expenses and prepare financial updates for Monthly Business Reports, Year-End Projections, and other management reports.
• Review and validate financial data and provide monthly updates to Project Data Templates associated with the transmission system documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering to prioritize and update system impact study queue and facility study queue tracker ensuring awareness of study scope, priority, and anticipated start and completion dates.
• Coordinate communication of incoming financial data and outgoing status updates with all applicable internal business units to ensure consistency and transparency of project information.
• Maintain and update documented processes and guidelines related to Transmission Development Services.

Senior Financial Analyst:

• Conduct advanced financial reviews of business case proposals, including cost-benefit valuation and financial viability analyses for transmission system improvement projects needed for supporting large customer load service, generation interconnection facilities, and new District transmission system expansion.
• Oversee and guide project evaluation and prioritization based on using established financial and operational prioritization methodologies to support investment decision making.
• Ensure prioritization is applied in accordance with internal policies as well as regulatory requirements.
• Monitors the department's operating & maintenance (O&M) expenses by preparing and providing analytical updates for Monthly Business Reports and Year-End Projections.
• Lead the review and validation of financial data and provide monthly updates to Project Data Templates associated with the transmission system documentation.
• Prepare and present financial analyses and recommendations to key stakeholders, including Grant PUD's Executive Leadership Team and Transmission Leadership Team, to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with transmission study engineering to prioritize and update system impact…