Business Analyst Sr. - Business Analyst Principal

Business Analyst

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

The Business Analyst will provide market, financial and utility industry analysis to support Indiana Michigan Power's (I&M) significant growth in a diverse generation portfolio that will include nuclear, natural gas, solar, wind, and battery storage. This position will benchmark the industry trends in a dynamic generation market for new resources, as well as provide performance reporting for I&M's existing generation fleet. This position will also provide financial budgeting and reporting support for all I&M generation resources. Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the business unit organization, and with internal and external customers. This work will be completed under general direction.

Analyze and investigate internal and external market conditions and prepare reports to support recommendations on trends, best practices, etc.

Identify potential savings opportunities and develop supporting business cases and alternatives to recognize those savings.

Work collaboratively with I&M and AEP generation teams to compile, analyze, and provide insights on generation performance and financial performance.

Develop reports and perform periodic studies necessary to analyze I&M's strategic goals to maximize the efficiency of the organization.

Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for I&M's generation portfolio.

Provide support for all regulatory filings associated with I&M's generation portfolio.

Maintain, interpret and analyze pertinent data and develop presentations for internal and external customers.

Analyze and review business unit contracts / work to assure adherence to contract / work standards and agreements.

Based on education, experience and interview, this opportunity will be filled commensurately at either title.

Business Analyst Sr. (grade 6) base salary starting between $72,380-$90,475.

Minimum Requirements :

Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 4 years of experience as a Business Analyst or 4 years of business case creation, business analysis and benchmarking.

Associate's degree and minimum of 6 years of experience as a Business Analyst Associate or business case creation, business analysis and benchmarking.

Approved degree paths would be in Business, Finance, Statistics or related field of study.

Business Analyst Principal (grade 8) base salary starting between $96,110-$124,941.

Minimum Requirements :

Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst or 4 years of business case creation, business analysis and benchmarking.

Associate's degree and minimum of 10 years of experience as a Business Analyst Associate or business case creation, business analysis and benchmarking.

Approved degree paths would be in Business, Finance, Statistics or related field of study.

In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including discretionary annual incentive, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.