General PurposeAs a Business Specialist, you will serve as a trusted advisor to management and organizations, providing strategic guidance on complex issues and emerging opportunities. You will conduct research, special studies and in-depth analyses to identify solutions, evaluate alternatives, and develop recommendations that influence key business decisions. This position plays a critical role in driving continuous improvement by analyzing changing internal and external conditions and developing, implementing, and enhancing strategies, programs, and processes that support organizational success and long-term business objectives.
Responsibilities- Promote a customer first culture and commit to delivering outstanding results for customers.
- Identify and recommend policy, management, procedural, process and system improvements to strategically balance risk and reward.
- Work with various stakeholders to develop systems, processes and solutions with the intent to develop management of assets optimum lifecycle and companion cost models.
- Develop and approve long range programs for assets.
- Implement optimum life cycle and companion costs models for network assets.
- Develop interventions, processes and modify programs to meet customer needs.
- Provide recommendations and implement process and procedural improvements through research of best practices and effective presentation of information, plans and proposals.
Requirements- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of five years related experience.
- Research and analysis skills including the ability to obtain relevant data, evaluate complex situations, develop creative alternatives, provide recommendations, and negotiate and influence outcomes.
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes.
- Program design skills including development of interventions, processes, or new or modified programs to meet customer needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to establish trust, maintain confidence, and understand social behavior and interactions.
- Ability to work with all organizational levels to influence actions and negotiate outcomes
- Ability to listen and communicate effectively through oral and written means.
- Proficiency with the use of personal computers to gather, analyze, and summarize data.
- Project management and leadership skills, including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
- Knowledge of research, analysis and consulting techniques, Company policies, procedures, practices, and applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.
Preferences- Understanding of the operation and function of line and substation equipment.
- Experience with developing graphical reports to communicate complex analysis results.
- Skill in coordinating and managing multiple projects, often with competing deadlines.
- Understanding of theory and use of economic alternative analysis.
BenefitsAt PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn't just about your physical health - your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle
Our Benefits include:- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
- Life insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
- Tuition Assistance
- Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
Work Life Balance:- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
- Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing
For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_USAdditional InformationReq Id: 114802
Company Code: PACIFICORP #PM25
Primary Location: Portland, OR
Department: Power Delivery
Schedule: FT, 100% onsite
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $88,800 - $122,100
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00%.
