Budget Analyst Sr - Budget Analyst

Position: Budget Analyst Sr - Budget Analyst Staff
Job Posting End Date
10-17-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary Supports the O&M and Capital budgeting process, reprojections, variance/other standard/ad-hoc reporting and analysis, and the improvement requisition process for a business unit(s), corporate group(s), operating company(ies) and/or for AEP Consolidated. Includes providing support of the related planning, budgeting and reporting applications and the billing/allocation processes.

Note:

A Sr. budget analyst will be required to support all activities and will typically support multiple groups.

Job Description Job Posting End Date
10-17-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
*** This job posting does not support visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training (OPT)
*** Relocation for the right candidate.

What You'll Do:

Support the planning and budgeting activities for the O&M and Capital resource allocation process; including long-range forecasts, detail budgets, re-projections and contingency plans.

Prepare monthly/quarterly variance reports and provide meaningful analysis of drivers.

Prepare ad-hoc reports as needed to support analysis.

Support decisions affecting operation and maintenance activities, capital investment, customer service levels, and profitability objectives.

Assist in routing and approval process for Improvement

Requisition s; ensuring that Authorization Policy and IR Procedures are followed.

Engage in developing and improving standardized processes surrounding budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and improvement requisitions.

Perform special studies, analysis, investigations, and assignments as may be required.

Provide assistance in regulatory proceedings related to financial matters including information for data requests, developing revenue requirements, special studies for Commissions, etc.

Supports Financial Model issues and works with Financial Forecasting and the OPCO/BU(s) to resolve potential issues.

What We're Looking For:

Bachelors degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Engineering along with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. Or;

Associates degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Engineering along with a minimum of 6 years or relevant experience.

Strong knowledge in People Soft, Cognos Business Intelligence, and Variance analysis with prior utility company experience. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Key

Competencies:

Communication, Teamwork, Initiative, Adaptability/Flexibility, Client Focus, Creativity, Planning/Organizing and Understanding the Business and Competition These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.
1.Prior experience in a functional Business Unit (Generation, Transmission, or Distribution), and/or Corporate Finance and/or Operating Company finance, and/or engineering related field is preferred. Knowledge/utilization of UI Budgets, People Soft, Microsoft Office, and Business Objects relational database reporting desired.
2.This position requires coordination with corporate finance, corporate planning & budgeting, accounting/tax, commercial operations, generation and transmission, regulatory, requiring the incumbent to work across functional boundaries. Familiarity with AEP accounting and use of Chart fields desired.

Where You'll Work:

Shreveport, LAWhat You'll Get For A Budget Analyst Sr: $87,633 - $131,453

What You'll Get For A Budget Analyst Prin:$98,993 – $158,383

What You’ll Get For A Budget Analyst Staff:$116,255 - $186,010

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall…