WGL - Sr Data Analytics/Business Intelligence Specialist

Job Description

Position Summary
The Analyst will be responsible for continuously improving upon the use of company and client data and information and identifying new growth opportunities from this data. Uses data analysis and reporting software such as SAS, R , Python, SAP, PL/SQL, CLICK, SAP HANA, Business Objects and Tableau. within Washington Gas' Utility Operations. Accountable for reporting and analyzing data, creating dashboards and providing various types of management information for leadership. Liaises and works closely with corporate IT and BI functions.

Tasks and Responsibilities
• Handles requests from various business units for operational data needed from SAP and other systems – also identifies ways to automate such requests and/or facilitate self-serve for business units for data/reports
• Uses GIS/mapping software and data visualization tools to assist with route optimization/resource allocation; Coordinates modifications to the operational regions as required
• Develops in-depth knowledge and expertise and performs analysis to ensure accuracy of corporate information and data systems and their associated interconnectivity

• Develop econometric and statistical models using the best tools and techniques (multivariate analysis, regression, and time series data analysis)  

• Gains understanding of various operations business processes and leverages knowledge/understanding gained to support development and delivery of improvements/recommendations

• Analyze data for trends and patterns and interpret data with clear objectives in mind

• Monitor and coordinate the business units’ activities to support operational performance management
• Develops, maintains performance metrics, run queries and reports using Business Intelligence tools such as Tableau and other systems for Utility Operations, including KPIs
• Performs statistical analysis to identify and implement efficiency improvements in resource management
• Develops and maintains productivity and quality metrics for Utility Operations personnel
• Creates and constantly improves operational dashboards for Utility Operations
• Retrieve and analyze data to support ad-hoc business needs and strategic decisions through identifying and troubleshoots data errors within WG systems of records and recommends solutions accordingly
• Completes other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
• Bachelor's Degree in a business, engineering, statistics, or data analysis related discipline is required
• Master's Degree is preferred and may substitute for one year of experience
• 5+ Years of related experience is preferred

• Advanced level proficiency using - Excel, Tableau, SAP HANA, Business Objects, SQL, GIS (Smallworld and or ESRI)
• Demonstrated strong proficiency in data analytics tools such as R, Python, Alteryx, SAS or other such tools used by analysts and data scientists to process data from multiple sources to provide valuable management information
• Demonstrated strong working knowledge of statistical and optimization tools, such as measurement systems analysis, capability analysis, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation and regression analysis
• Demonstrated ability to complete analytical data intensive projects, as well as the ability to clearly communicate the results to a broad spectrum of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve process efficiency improvements through the use of data analysis
• Knowledge of WG systems of record preferred, including but not limited to Itron FCS & FDM, SAP, CLICK, SAP Work Manager, CGI’s ARM suite, Smallworld, ESRI, and Application Xtender

We offer a competitive salary range of $94,000to $136,000 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply 

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.

To learn more about our mission:  https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL

WGL is an EO employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled

For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.