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Job Title: Sr. Capital Planning Analyst I
Position Summary:
The Senior Capital Planning Analyst I plays a key role in delivering the capital investment commitments outlined in the Company's business plan. This position is part of a centralized capital investment management team and works closely with Advanced Grid Solutions, Customer Service, and Operations Services teams responsible for deploying capital across projects and programs. The role also supports the use of industry best practices and helps foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Location: Hybrid, Pittsburgh, PA (Nova)
Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaboratively alongside the capital investment management team, implements a standardized capital investment reporting and evaluation process that drives accountability for execution of the capital plan throughout the organization.
• Analyze investment opportunities, conduct financial modeling, and prepare reports to assist in decision-making on capital allocation.
• Collaborate with and support cross-functional teams to gather data, assess risks, and identify potential investment strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Support the capital investment improvement roadmap throughout the organization.
• Provide insights or support suggestions for enhancement of investment processes and methodologies to improve decision-making efficiency and effectiveness.
• Build and maintain strong professional and working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as the capital point of contact for continuous improvement (AIM) initiatives, helping to coordinate efforts and supporting alignment across stakeholders.
• Assist with the consolidation and preparation of monthly reporting to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of investment proposals, which include potential returns, risks, and strategic implications, for leadership and others as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Storm role duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or other related discipline required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) experience is a plus but not required.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills, thought partnership, and ability to collaborate with others.
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Excellent communication skills and technical writing skills.
• Ability to pay attention to details and think critically.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Intellectually curious and eager to learn.
• Professional, responsible, energetic, and accountable.

Scope
Primary focus is on daily deliverables, outputs and reporting. Typically, accountable for managing one's own time and workflow. Responsible for using prescribed guidelines to analyze situations and solve problems. Work activities are typically moderate to complex in nature requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform role. Continues to build knowledge base but has a solid foundation to act independently the majority of the time. Still draws on experts and managers when needed but less frequently.
Decision Impact
The problems and issues faced are vague. Incumbent draws on past experience on a regular basis. Accountable for direct level of reasoning and decision making.
Hybrid Work
Position follows our hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.
Storm Roles
All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company. Examples of storm roles could include but aren't limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc.
Data Governance
Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.
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