Business Analyst -III, Strategic Planning

Position: Business Analyst I-III, Strategic Planning
Thank you for your interest in the BWL. We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career.

Starting Salary Range: $61,800.00 - $72,900.00
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* Essential Functions:

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* • Assist in collecting and documenting business requirements, processes, and workflows.  
• Support process mapping and data analysis activities.  
• Participate in stakeholder meetings to understand their needs, goals, and objectives.  
• Analyze data from industry, internal, and historical sources to make informed recommendations.  
• From analysis, identify baselines and trends  
• Ensure work is reviewed by colleagues and peers for accuracy and correctness.  
• Develop and maintain data visualizations, reports, and presentation materials.  
• logically presents formal reports to internal audiences.  
• Assist in tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and trends.  
• Research industry best practices  
• Learn and apply basic business analysis tools and techniques.  
• Help develop business cases and assist in evaluating solution options.  
• Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules.  
• Predictable and reliable attendance.  
• Other duties as assigned.#
** Job Specifications:
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* Required:

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* • 0 to 3 years of experience in business analysis or related fields  
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Business, Information Technology, or Economics, is required  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills  
• Meets commitments and ensures high-quality outputs.  
• Strong analytical skills and organizational skills  
• Uses critical thinking to evaluate information and make informed decisions  
• Knowledge and capability to utilize the MS Office Suite, including Power BI, Visio, Project, Outlook, Teams, advanced Excel, advanced Word, and advanced Power Point   
• Awareness and understanding of BWL’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and values.
• Applicants must attach a resume to be considered.
• Work samples may be requested during the interview process.
** Preferred:*
* • Exposure to public utilities or government operations.  
• Exposure to basic business tools, methodologies, or processes, including data gathering and reporting, is preferred.  
• Certifications such as Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) are beneficial but not required.#
** Business Analyst II, Strategic Planning
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* Position Summary:

** The Business Analyst II supports strategic and enterprise planning efforts from within the Strategic Planning Department. This role analyzes business processes, identifies opportunities for improvement, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and translates business needs into actionable solutions. The role may focus on conducting root cause analysis and developing business cases focused on process improvement. The Business Analyst II leads smaller projects or initiatives and works independently to gather, document, and validate requirements.

The primary goal of this role is to enable informed business decisions and implement cross-functional solutions that align with department or organizational goals. This position reports to the Supervisor of Strategy.
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* Essential Functions:

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* • Translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements for both technical and non-technical teams.  
• Collaborate with stakeholders from various departments, including operations, finance, IT, and customer service.  
• Evaluate current business processes and suggest improvements.  
• Perform root cause analysis to identify inefficiencies and gaps.  
• Convert new and existing business processes into clear, actionable requirements for technical and non-technical teams.  
• Leads smaller-scale initiatives and projects, managing scope, schedule, and deliverables.  
• Independently gather, document, and validate business and functional requirements.  
• Facilitate meetings and workshops with stakeholders to clarify objectives and refine proposed solutions.  
• Create detailed documentation including functional specifications, use cases, and user stories.  
• Design and maintain dashboards, reports, and presentation materials to support planning and…