Analyst, Business, Business Analyst

Job Summary and Purpose

The Meter to Cash (M2C) team is seeking an analyst with a passion for project management and process improvement to support improvement initiatives across the department. M2C supports a range of processes that are critical to the customer experience and Entergy’s revenue stream. This position will work with senior analysts and functional managers to define scope and objectives of a wide variety of projects to operationalize effective and efficient business practices across all M2C teams.

This role requires developing and maintaining an understanding of M2C business processes and systems to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste. This position will support improvement projects, develop solutions, document processes, and develop visual management tools to support tracking progress of initiatives. This position is expected to keep key stakeholders within the M2C team updated on progress, hurdles, timelines, etc.

via Power BI and Power Point.

Hybrid

• Supports initiatives to drive enhancements to the M2C processes, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Agile methodologies.
• Facilitates continuous improvement exercises and coaching to identify and design solutions to improve the M2C processes.
• Creates and manages engaging presentations in Power Point and Power BI to provide concise and timely updates to all stakeholders.
• Aligns stakeholders around initiative vision and keeps them informed on progress and key performance indicators.
• Provides performance transparency through metrics and reporting to drive execution of enhancements timely and accurately and with urgency.
• Reviews functions and structures of business area to avoid overlapping and duplication.
• Manages data documentation using a consistent methodology and nomenclature to ensure that analyses are preserved for future use.
• Performs and leads quality control analysis to ensure accuracy and rationale.
• Works within the scope and framework of larger projects defined by senior analysts.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business related field required or equivalent work experience.
• Desired:
  Master’s Degree.

• 0-2 years of professional experience.
• Desired: 1+ years of professional experience.

• Analytical skill set with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office:
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Agile methodologies.
• Facilitation experience.
• Data visualization experience, preferably within Power BI.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Up to 25%

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