Operations Planning & Data Analytics Manager

Description
Overview:
Seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Operations Planning & Data Advisor to support utility planning operations. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in data analysis, operational planning, asset management, work management planning, program controls, or business operations who enjoy working with large datasets and transforming data into actionable operational plans.
This position combines data analytics, operational planning, quality assurance, and stakeholder coordination to ensure work scopes are prioritized correctly, aligned with business rules, and ready for execution.

Key Responsibilities
Data Analysis & Planning
Manage, organize, and analyze large datasets (200,000+ records/assets).
Utilize advanced Excel and database tools to support planning, reporting, forecasting, and operational decision-making.
Develop and maintain work plans based on business priorities, operational guidelines, and established planning criteria.
Support workload forecasting, resource planning, and prioritization of maintenance, inspection, and capital work programs.
Identify trends, data quality issues, and opportunities for process improvement.
Operational Planning & Quality Assurance
Review and validate scopes of work for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with planning requirements.
Evaluate operational constraints including geography, resource availability, seasonal impacts, and regulatory requirements.
Identify planning conflicts, execution risks, logistical issues, and data discrepancies.
Ensure work plans are operationally feasible and aligned with established priorities and guidelines.
Stakeholder Coordination
Collaborate with planning, operations, engineering, project management, and other cross-functional teams.
Communicate planning assumptions, priorities, scope requirements, and recommendations.
Support issue resolution, work execution readiness, and ongoing planning activities.
Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Skills
Data analysis, operational planning, Asset management, Work management planning, program controls, Business operation, Stakeholder coordination, quality assurance, Utility Planning, Operational Excellence, Pivot Tables, xlookup, vlookup, Data Validation, Power Query, Complex Formulas, Power BI, Tableu, SQL, SAS, GIS, PMO, workforce planning, Inspection Programs, Capitol Project Planning, Vegetation Management Programs, Wildfire Mitigation Programs
Top Skills Details
Data analysis,operational planning,Asset management,Work management planning,program controls,Business operation,Stakeholder coordination,quality assurance,Utility Planning,Operational Excellence,Pivot Tables,xlookup,vlookup,Data Validation,Power Query,C
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Rosemead, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $57.00 - $72.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Rosemead,CA.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2026.

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