Business Intelligence Analyst - Power Management

Cowlitz PUD is the local publicly owned power company for Cowlitz County. We are currently looking for a Business Intelligence Analyst I.

• You are a Business Intelligence Analyst looking to work at in the power sector.
• You are looking for a position where you can do a variety of work and problem solving different things every day.
• You have experience in working on data analytics including data query analysis.
• You are good at managing your time and enjoy working independently and collaboratively on projects.
• You want to work at a company that’s mission is to give back to the community by providing safe, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy to its customers.

• Monday through Thursday 4-10 schedule, working 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.
• An on-site gym.
• Collaborative work environment throughout the entire company.
• Community and Public Service opportunities in Cowlitz County.
• Opportunities for continued learning, career development and professional growth.

As a Business Intelligence Analyst, the primary purpose of this position is to turn data into critical information that can be used to make informed business decisions. This position requires the ability to perform in-depth data requirements analysis by working with functional users and subject matter experts. This position will follow a well-defined Business Intelligence methodology to create the required artifacts necessary for dimensional model design and the subsequent handoff to BI/ETL Developers.

The position will ensure all business analytics questions are answered by empowering department data champions to create and publish visualizations, dashboards, and data stories using the District's Business Intelligence toolsets.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in information technology. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be qualifying.
• Minimum of two (2) years working on data projects including data query and analysis.
• Knowledge of current project management methodologies.
• Ability to effectively gather use case requirements related to data analytics and business intelligence.
• Basic understanding and use of Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Basic understanding and use of programming languages Python and R.
• Ability to create effective reports that tell data stories.
• Strong documentation skills.

• General knowledge of BI tools and how to use them.
• Basic knowledge of relational databases.
• Experience applying statistical analysis to derive probabilistic outcomes.
• Exposure to DataPARC, PI, or other industrial historian platforms.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including MACROs and Visual Basic.
• Current Project management Certifications, PMP, SCM, ASM, CSM or PSM 1.
• Experience with Utility data and management.

The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed in the office Monday through Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. Remote work is not available for this position.

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete. Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including potential background check, pre-placement physical exam, and full driver’s abstract.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.