An electric utility client is looking for a Business Operations Analyst who will analyze business operations, workflows, and processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Location: Chino, CA, 91761 (Onsite)
Position: Business Operations Analyst
Pay Rate: $38.60/hr. on W2
Duration: 3 to 6 month position with possibility of extension.
Schedule: M-F 8-5
Interview Process:
How many interviews: 3
Video, In Person, Telephone: Video or In-person
Duration: 45 min
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze business operations, workflows, and processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Develop problem statements, business requirements, and impact assessments to support operational decision-making.
- Support operating organizations with data-driven insights tied to cost, schedule, compliance, and performance outcomes.
- Collect, validate, and analyze operational, financial, and performance data from enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, reporting tools, internal dashboards).
- Develop recurring and ad-hoc reports, metrics, and dashboards for leadership, including trend analysis and variance explanations.
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and documentation to support audits and management review.
- Support process improvement initiatives using Edison-approved methodologies (standardization, controls alignment, continuous improvement).
- Assist in documenting current-state and future-state processes, including SOPs, workflows, and control narratives.
- Identify operational and compliance risks and support mitigation tracking and closure.
- Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, accruals, and cost analysis in coordination with Finance.
- Support business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and funding justifications for operational initiatives.
- Monitors spend against plan and investigate variances.
- Act as a liaison between operations, finance, IT, supply chain, and other support organizations.
- Coordinate inputs, deliverables, and timelines across stakeholders to support operational initiatives.
- Support change management efforts by preparing materials, tracking adoption, and documenting impacts.
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, data extracts, and evidence.
- Ensure operational activities align with Edison policies, procedures, and internal control requirements.
- Track corrective actions, findings, and commitments to closure.
- Support operational projects by tracking milestones, risks, and deliverables.
- Prepare executive summaries, briefing materials, and decision support documents.
- Maintain project documentation and status reporting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate business operations, resource requirements, processes, cost controls, and performance data.
- Ability to collect, validate, analyze, and synthesize data from multiple sources to support operational and financial decision-making.
- Demonstrated proficiency with standard business analysis tools and software, including spreadsheets, presentations, and enterprise reporting systems.
- Ability to apply appropriate levels of analysis to make timely, sound, and cost-effective business decisions.
- Working knowledge of business operations, internal controls, and process improvement concepts.
- Ability to document current-state and future-state processes, procedures, and workflows to support standardization and optimization.
- Understanding of cost management, budgeting support, forecasting, and variance analysis within an operational environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to adjust communication style and level of detail to suit different audiences, including leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Ability to prepare executive-level summaries, reports, and briefing materials that support decision-making.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and functional teams to support operational initiatives and resolve business issues.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Ability to incorporate stakeholder input and align efforts to achieve operational efficiencies and results.
- Demonstrated accountability for meeting commitments and delivering quality results.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, documentation, and compliance.
- Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive or confidential information.
- Willingness to learn, continuously improve technical and business skills, and apply best practices.
- Customer-focused mindset, with a commitment to service excellence for internal and external partners.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Analyze business operations, workflows, and processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Develop problem statements, business requirements, and impact assessments to support operational decision making.
- Support operating organizations with data driven insights tied to cost, schedule, compliance, and performance outcomes.
- Collect, validate, and analyze operational, financial, and performance data from enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, reporting tools, internal dashboards).
- Develop recurring and ad hoc reports, metrics, and dashboards for leadership, including trend analysis and variance explanations.
- Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and documentation to support audits and management review.
- Education Requirement: Bachelor of Science, Accounting or Finance
- Minimum Years of Experience: 5 years
About our client:
Our client is one of the largest electric utilities and a longtime leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States providing electricity for much of Southern California.
About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
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