Business Analyst III

Job#: 3053211

Type: Contract

Location: Houston, Texas

Schedule: Onsite Monday-Thursdays. Remote Fridays

The Business Analyst III plays a critical role in the successful execution of a strategic 5 to 7-year transformation program, the Advanced Metering Initiative (AMI). This position is responsible for leveraging operational and installation data to support material forecasting, performance reporting, and business intelligence across meter deployment activities. The analyst will develop and maintain forecasting models, dashboards, and key performance indicators that provide visibility into material demand, inventory risk, and deployment readiness.

• Analyze work order and installation data to identify materials consumed during meter deployment activities.
• Develop quarterly and annual material demand forecasts to support inventory planning and procurement activities.
• Create and maintain forecasting models, dashboards, and performance metrics that measure material readiness and deployment risk.
• Establish reporting frameworks that classify inventory health and deployment readiness as "Good to Go," "At Risk," or other operational status indicators.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, and Program Management teams to align forecasted demand with deployment schedules.
• Collect, organize, and analyze operational data related to meter installations, repairs, maintenance, and field activities.
• Develop reporting and analytics that measure productivity, quality, deployment performance, and operational efficiency.
• Identify trends, bottlenecks, process gaps, and opportunities for workflow standardization and performance improvement.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations for leadership and business stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of data governance, reporting standards, and analytics best practices across the AMI program.
• Analyze smart meter telemetry and operational data to identify anomalies, performance concerns, and emerging operational risks.
• Partner with technical and operational teams to determine whether detected issues are attributable to network communications, system integrations, or physical meter conditions.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Engineering, Information Systems, Supply Chain, or related field.

Experience: 5+ years of experience in business analysis, operational analytics, forecasting, reporting, or related disciplines. Experience working with large datasets, work order management systems, and operational reporting environments is required.

Technical

Skills:

Proficiency with SAP, Power BI, SQL, Google Big Query, Excel, and other data visualization and analytics tools.

• Experience supporting utility operations, asset management, supply chain planning, AMI, or field service organizations.
• Understanding of forecasting methodologies, KPI development, and process improvement principles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a large-scale, multi-year transformation program.

• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and…