Salary: $64.12 - $74.37 Hourly
Location : Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Seattle City Light
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Position Description
We are seeking a Principal Business Case & Decision Analysis Lead - the utility's expert responsible for owning, improving, and guiding the enterprise business case process. This role evaluates new programs, customer offerings, operational changes, grants, and major investments, ensuring decisions are grounded in financial truth, customer value, and organizational risk.

This position reports to the Financial Planning Manager.

Job Responsibilities
Here is more about what you'll be doing:

• Own and evolve the enterprise business case framework, ensuring rigor, transparency, and alignment with utility financial principles.
• Guide cross-functional teams through structured decision-making, identifying risks, opportunities, alternatives, and implementation pathways.
• Develop and review business cases for new programs, customer offerings, capital projects, grants, and policy or regulatory changes.
• Conduct scenario modeling and economic analysis to support strategic decisions and long-term planning.
• Integrate business case insights into rate cases, strategic planning, and financial forecasting.
• Communicate complex findings clearly to executives, technical teams, and elected officials.

Qualifications
In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:

Education: Master's Degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or other field involving extensive course work in economic and financial theory and analysis. (Graduate study may be replaced by four years of related professional experience. Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability.)

Experience: Minimum of five years professional experience in economic/financial research and analysis.

Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:

• Expertise in business case development and structured decision analysis
• Strong financial modeling skills (Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
• Experience in utilities, energy, infrastructure, or public-sector analysis
• Ability to translate complex analysis into clear recommendations
• Skill in facilitating cross-functional collaboration
• Curiosity, initiative, and self-direction
• Customer-focused thinking and understanding of utility financial principles
• Project leadership experience

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information

The full salary range for this position is $64.12 to $74.37 per hour.
Application Process

Please submit the following with your online application:

A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.
*Incomplete applications will not be considered*
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020.Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: h

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The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
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Do you possess a current, valid Washington State Driver's License?

• Yes
• No, but I can obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License by the time of hire.
• No, and I will not be able to obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License.

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Which below best describes your highest completed level of education?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some college
• Vocational/Technical Certificate
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• Professional Degree
• Other

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Did you attach a resume and cover letter that provide additional information on why your skills and experience make you qualified for this job? Please be aware, incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience with financial modeling:
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