Business Analyst

TD Thornton

TD Thornton is a premier consulting firm specializing in project management and project controls solutions. We provide strong onboarding and ongoing support to help our people succeed. We welcome applicants from engineering, construction management, project management, business analytics, scheduling, and anyone who thrives in a collaborative environment

Job Overview

Title: Business Analyst

Sector: Electric Utilities

Seniority: Mid-Senior

Location: Oakland, CA

Job Type: On-site

The Business Analyst supports operational, financial, and project-related initiatives by serving as a key liaison between cross-functional stakeholders, project teams, finance, and leadership. This role is responsible for coordinating project intake activities, supporting project management-related work, analyzing and interpreting data, supporting compliance-related initiatives, and driving operational efficiency through reporting and analytics. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate across departments and translate data into actionable insights. Prior project management or project coordination experience is considered a strong plus. Utility industry and PG&E experience are highly preferred.

Your Day-to-Day Activities

Project Coordination & Stakeholder Support (40%)

• Manage and coordinate project intake requests with supervisors, project managers, finance teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Track project priorities, deliverables, and status updates to support timely execution and operational alignment
• Facilitate communication, scheduling, documentation, and follow-up activities across multiple teams
• Identify and support process improvement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency
  
  

Data Analytics & Business Support (60%)

• Perform advanced Excel-based analysis, reporting, and data validation to support operational and compliance initiatives
• Interpret and analyze financial, operational, and SAP data to provide actionable business insights
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, trackers, and ad hoc analytical deliverables
• Support data quality reviews, investigative analysis, and continuous improvement efforts across the team
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 5 years of data analytics using Excel or Power BI
• 2-year project manager/ project coordinator/ product owner experience
• Previous or current utility or construction experience
• Must currently be commutable to the job site
  
  

You’ll stand out if you have

• Strong business analysis, project coordination, and organizational skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Self-starter with the ability to manage competing priorities independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
• Experience with SAP required
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 and Unifier is a plus
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• $115,000-$145,000 annual salary
• Paid holiday, sick, and vacation time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Annual Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
  
  

About TD Thornton

Since 2005, TD Thornton has been helping our clients bridge organizational gaps by providing best-in-class consulting services and staff augmentation. Whether we are part of the contractor’s team or serving as an owner’s representative, we offer a wide spectrum of construction management support services to help our clients mitigate risks and deliver successful project outcomes. We believe our diversity is part of our strength and are proud to be a woman–owned and minority-owned company.

Learn more about us at www.tdthornton.com and on LinkedIn.

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