Business Financial Planning & Risk Analyst IV

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We are seeking a skilled project risk analyst to work with the project level risk management team to identify, analyze, understand, and work with project managers to develop and implement mitigation plans for projects within the nuclear sector. 

The ideal candidate will have moderate to extensive experience in electrical power generation and project implementation risk analysis, identifying emerging risks, generating communication strategies to executives, and developing processes for improving predictability for project cost and schedule. You will be responsible for ensuring project performance and compliance with industry standards, while implementing effective control measures to identify monitor and mitigate project success risk factors. Strong risk analysis practices, project schedule and budgetary analytical skills, and a thorough understanding of nuclear power plant/electric power generation project requirements are essential. Join us in driving excellence and ensuring the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects.

Proficiency with software tools, such as Primavera P6, Safran Risk, EVMS and estimating tools is highly desired.

GENERAL SUMMARY

THIS POSITION WILL FOCUS PRIMARILY ON PROJECT RISK AND PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT

Provide business consulting services to designated management groups for a broad range of financial and business issues. Promote sound business decisions in the areas of planning, scheduling, budgeting, financial analysis, control and effective risk management in support of Energy Northwest-wide business requirements. Monitor customer business practices for compliance with Energy Northwest business and financial policies. Monitor business processes to ensure sound business and financial controls are instituted. Ensure that cost and budget practices conform with generally accepted accounting principles, industry standards and contractual requirements.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Responsible for leading with minimal supervision the development, coordination, tracking and execution, to include:

• Business and financial control of corporate budget development and budget change management, staffing control and reporting, and senior management financial reporting.

• Develop and monitor organizational cost performance vs. budget by analyzing variances and cost trends, and developing recommendations for corrective actions. Provide monthly financial summaries to supported managers and projects

• Capital and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) project controls and Earned Value Management System (EVMS) information. Provide technical direction and assistance to project managers and engineers in using the tools and processes for developing project scope, detailed project schedules, cost estimates, and perform financial analysis and control activities in support of the project manager.

• Recommend corrective action as appropriate to recover cost and schedule to established baselines.

• Maintenance, improvement, and monitoring of the Columbia Station (CGS) Long-range Plan (LRP) used to determine Capital and Expense projects that populate the LRP in accordance with procedure requirements. This may also include the LRP for corporate and ESD.

• Ensure key risks related to these activities have been identified and compensating internal controls are in place and institutionalized.

• Understanding of Change Management process

• Intrapersonal/Interpersonal proactive collaboration within department and external customers

• Exhibit leadership qualities and demonstrated proficiencies in leading a team initiative or project

Perform special assignments using knowledge gained through experience and education. Conduct benchmarking studies for business-related issues.
Must participate on the Emergency Response team (ERO) when designated. Must support the biennial refueling outage.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 10 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting/risk position, preferably within a large company or profit center,

OR an AA degree and 12 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting/risk position, preferably within a large company or profit center,

OR a High school diploma or GED and 14 years of industrial level experience working with financial/accounting/budgeting/risk position, preferably within a large company or profit center.

This position is open until filled.

Pay Range

$119,107.00 - $178,661.00 Annual

Midpoint:

$148,884.00

Typically, selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications.

Incentive Compensation

This role may be eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.

Benefits

Energy Northwest (EN) offers a highly competitive and substantial benefits package which allows qualifying employees (and their families) to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.  Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance. EN offers three retirement programs to qualifying employees including a matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan, the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS), and a 457(b) savings plan. Qualifying employees will also accrue 160 hours of personal time per year and nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.

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