Dist Svcs Program Controls Analyst Sr

Description

Salary Range: $94,284 - $125,712

Relocation: No

Summary

The Program Controls Analyst Sr - Distribution Services will be responsible for financial/data analysis in relation to the processes of overseeing all Capital/O&M financials associated with Construction Services within the Distribution Services (DS) organization. The Program Controls Analyst Sr - DS will assist in the oversight and the implementation of continuous improvement measures, serve as a team lead for process controls, and be the SME for data analytics pertaining to contractor spend.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Directly or through others, the incumbent:

Assist the Business Operations Supervisor with monitoring daily operations of the centralized contractor invoicing program by resolving complex issues and escalations in a timely manner

Collect and report on monthly unbilled accruals for certain construction contractors, adhering to SOX compliance

Responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the invoicing processes and controls which will be followed by all field construction and billing personnel involved in the invoice approval process

Manage relationships with external stakeholders and various Oncor work groups such as Accounting, Construction Services, DPMO, Financial Support, Procurement, and others pertaining to contractor invoicing and accruals matters

Serve as a SME regarding all aspects of contractor-related costs for Construction Services contractors by evaluating potential rate changes and performing analysis of rates on an as-needed basis

Develop and maintain a functional dashboard comprised of all relevant financial and operations data in order to analyze contractor-related data on an ongoing basis

Oversee the contractor invoicing process to ensure compliance with contracted rate structures and applicable contract terms and conditions

Document billing workflow processes and develop financial calculators, tools, and metrics in order to provide consistent reporting of financial and operations data to the DS management team

Ensure timely approval of invoices submitted by Construction Services contractors

Control and revise the internal and external billing guidelines and training documents as necessary

Report on monthly/quarterly contractor KPI metrics

Perform special projects and run Ad Hoc reports as needed

Answer inquiries related to ACIS (Automated Construction Information System)

Performs all essential aspects and functions of the job as well as any other specific job requirements

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

Education

High school diploma GED or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree in business or technical discipline with 3-5 years of experience in business/financial/data analysis preferred

Experience

3 years of experience in business analysis, program controls, and/or project management preferred

Working knowledge of basic data analytics and reporting strongly preferred

Experience in planning and implementing continuous improvement measures preferred

High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access, basic knowledge in Tableau Software preferred

Proficiency in all other Microsoft Office products, other technical and data management expertise is a plus

Skills

Ability to run Ad Hoc reports/queries and analyze large, complex data sets to provide actionable information from data

Ability to create informative reports and effectively deliver presentations as needed

Ability to learn new software and techniques as needed to accomplish tasks

Ability to build strong relationships across cross-functional teams

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Effective critical thinking and problem solving skills

Ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision

Measures of Success

Development and communication of timely and accurate financial and operations reporting

Taking ownership of all assigned tasks and projects and delivering credible results, with timely reports on progress to supervision

Utilize time constructively by performing productive actions to complete tasks and achieve goals

Ability to build solid working relationships with all stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of updated processes and controls

Able to clearly and concisely communicate ideas, processes, and issue resolutions to individuals or to large groups (internal and external)

Qualifications


Required

High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)