Lead Data Analyst, Management Data Analysis

About us


National Grid is hiring a Lead Data Analyst for our Protection, Control, Metering & Telecom Engineering department in Syracuse, NY.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live.

The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.


Job Purpose


National Grid is seeking a highly motivated Analyst to join our Protection, Control, Metering & Telecom Engineering (PCMT) Department in Syracuse, NY. The PCMT team plays a critical role in designing and supporting the digital technologies that enable the reliable operation of New York's electric grid.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of engineering, analytics, and business operations, supporting innovative projects that directly contribute to the modernization of our energy infrastructure. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering professionals, consultants, and cross-functional stakeholders while gaining exposure to critical utility operations and emerging technologies.

What You'll Do: Partner with engineering teams to support high-impact projects that enhance grid reliability and operational excellence.

Coordinate and manage engineering consultant and vendor activities to ensure project success.

Analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights that inform business and engineering decisions.

Create reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for leadership and key stakeholders.

Support material procurement and resource planning activities for engineering initiatives.

Drive process improvements and help streamline departmental operations.

Collaborate across multiple teams, gaining exposure to a broad range of utility and digital engineering functions.

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting: Opportunity to contribute to the modernization of New York's electric infrastructure.

Exposure to cutting-edge digital technologies and engineering projects.

Strong collaboration with experienced engineering and business professionals.

Ability to make a visible impact through analytics, reporting, and operational improvements.

Professional development opportunities within a leading energy company committed to innovation and sustainability.

Who Will Thrive in This Role: We're looking for candidates who are:

Analytical and data-driven problem solvers.

Strong communicators who enjoy working with diverse stakeholders.

Organized professionals who can manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Curious learners interested in engineering, technology, and utility operations.

Passionate about making a meaningful contribution to the future of energy.


Key Accountabilities

• Support interface and process with consulting firms performing engineering services.
• Track MSA deliverables and performances related to bid awards.
• Manage bid events
• Support the National Grid team as well as the contractors with the process and working with our procurement teams.
• Support Protection, Control, Metering and Telecom material ordering.
• Responsible for invoice payment and confirmations.
• Perform administrative tasks in Project Wise document and workflow manager
• Monitor training completion for all of PCM&T to maintain compliance
• Monitor and review documentation of staff for quality control and procedure compliance.
• Prepare and write relevant documentation on performance metrics or department statistics and present or assist in assembling presentations to demonstrate findings.
• Responsible for reconciling group purchasing card purchases and expenses.
• Maintain and update the groups master documents such as org charts, seating charts and the entire PCM&T group personnel log. Manage Business Continuity…