Sr. Business Analyst, Distribution Strategy Development

SRP • Scottsdale, AZ

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

Join us in building a better future for Arizona! SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona. Why Work at SRP At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power. SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits: Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee) 401(k) plan with employer matching Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave) Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility) Short and long-term disability plans Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking Summary Distribution Strategy Development is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to help shape the future of SRP’s electric distribution system. This role supports enterprise-level strategic planning, analytical studies, and cross-functional initiatives focused on distribution enablement, reliability, emerging technologies, and load growth. The analyst will partner across Distribution Operations, Planning, Customer Programs, and external partners to translate complex data and technical concepts into actionable strategies and executive-ready deliverables. Why This Role Matters This role is a critical contributor to SRP’s long-term distribution strategy, helping advance system resilience, enable innovative customer solutions, and prepare the organization for future load and technology growth.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate technical topics into business insights.
• Experience creating executive-ready written and presentation materials.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• For a Level 3 (Senior), a minimum of five years of related experience is required (if no degree, nine years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling nine years).

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of electric utility distribution systems or grid modernization initiatives preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate technical topics into business insights.
• Experience creating executive-ready written and presentation materials.
• Working knowledge of electric utility distribution systems or grid modernization initiatives preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of Distribution Enablement, Reliability, and Load Growth strategies and roadmaps.
• Conduct analytical studies related to DERs, EVs, microgrids, mobile generation, AMI, and emerging grid technologies.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, briefs, dashboards, and decision-support materials.
• Provide analytical support to leadership including scenario analysis, risk identification, and opportunity evaluation.
• Collaborate with Planning, Operations, Customer Programs, IT, and external partners on cross-functional initiatives.
• Lead or support special projects and independent studies to improve planning processes, tools, and organizational effectiveness.
• Track strategic metrics and support development of performance dashboards and reporting artifacts.

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level