American Electric Power

Business Analyst Assc

American Electric Power$54K — $128K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Business, Statistics, Finance, or related field.
  • 2-6 years of relevant experience based on job level and education.
  • Experience in business case creation and benchmarking.
  • Familiarity with industry analysis and performance metrics.
  • Experience in business management software, specifically IBM Maximo.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze market conditions and prepare reports on trends and best practices.
  • Identify savings opportunities and develop business cases to realize those savings.
  • Communicate data insights to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Conduct studies to analyze and align with the business unit's strategic goals.
  • Maintain and interpret relevant data to enhance business efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with contract standards through thorough review processes.
  • Act as the IBM Maximo SME, offering guidance on processes and efficiencies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and advancement within the company.
  • Access to a collaborative work environment with internal and external partners.
  • Involvement in key strategic initiatives influencing operational efficiency.
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date
09-04-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Provide market, financial and utility industry analysis for developing business unit strategic initiatives. Benchmark the applicable business unit's organizational performance with both non-utility and utility organizations. Provide data to monitor the competitiveness of the applicable business unit and offer solutions to improve the business unit organization's efficiency. Work closely with the business unit management to analyze industry trends and best practices. Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the business unit organization, and with internal and external customers. This work will be completed under close supervision.

Job Description

What You'll Do:
  • 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.
  • Communicate relevant data with the appropriate business unit and also with the other business unit and external contacts.
  • Develop reports and perform periodic studies necessary to analyze the business units strategic goals to maximize the efficiency of the organization.
  • Maintain, interpret and analyze pertinent data and make presentations to internal and external customers.
  • Analyze and review business unit contracts/work to assure adherence to contract/work standards and agreements.
  • Serve as the IBM Maximo Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing guidance on system capabilities, business processes, and best practices.
  • Analyze and improve business processes related to work management, work scheduling, procurement, supply chain, and inventory management.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements and implement Maximo-based solutions that drive operational efficiency.
  • Support optimization of inventory, procurement, and supply chain processes through data analysis and process improvement initiatives.
  • Provide functional support, training, and expertise to maximize effective utilization of Maximo across the organization.


What We're Looking For:

Education and work requirements are listed below:

Business Analyst Associate
  • Bachelors or Associated Degree in Business, Statistics, Finance or related field of study.


Business Analyst:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 2 years of experience as a Business Analyst or 2 years of business case creation, business analysis and benchmarking. Associate's degree and minimum of 4 years of experience as a Business Analyst Associate or business case creation, business analysis and benchmarking.


Business Analyst Senior:
  • 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.


Business Analyst Principal:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 6 years of experience as a Business Analyst or 6 years of business case creation, business analysis and benchmarking. Associate's degree and minimum of 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst Associate or business case creation, business analysis and benchmarking.


OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Physical demand level is Sedentary


Compensation: (Based on experience and education.)

Business Analyst (Grade 5): $54,063-$67,579

Business Analyst (Grade 6): $72,380 - $90,475

Business Analyst Senior (Grade 7): $85,081 - $106,354

Business Analyst Principal (Grade 8: $96,110 - $124,941

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-004

Compensation Range:

$54,063.00 - $128,688.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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About American Electric Power

American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide. AEP serves millions of customers across 11 states. It operates in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, providing power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. AEP generates electricity using diverse sources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy like wind and solar. The company maintains a vast transmission network that delivers electricity from power plants to local distribution systems, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. AEP is actively involved in renewable energy initiatives, investing in wind farms and solar facilities to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, the company engages in community outreach, supporting education, environmental conservation, and various social initiatives.

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Size
16,688 employees
Market Cap
$48.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.2 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
+0.5%
Revenue
$14.9 billion
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