Senior Operations Data Analyst

Oakland, CA, US, 94612

Requisition ID # 175675 

Job Category: Business Operations / Strategy 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Technology & Security

Work Type:

Job Location: Oakland

 

 

 

Department Overview

 

Corporate Security leads the effort to deliver secure and reliable technology and operational outcomes across the organization. Collaborating closely with Cyber Security, Corporate Security is dedicated to protecting California’s critical infrastructure by connecting physical, operational, and cyber defense to reduce risk and enhance resilience. The department consists of forward-thinking security operators, builders, and creators who design and manage protective operations that keep the organization at the forefront of modern security, combining disciplined execution with continuous improvement, innovation, and strong partnerships throughout the business.

 

Job Overview

 

Corporate Security is seeking an accomplished data professional to turn complex operational data into insight, action, and measurable improvement. This Senior-level role will lead complex analysis from initial business question through data preparation, modeling, visualization, and presentation, while developing the dashboards, automated processes, and Power Platform solutions that enable faster and more consistent decision-making across Corporate Security.

 

The successful candidate is a strategic and analytical thinker, self-starter, strong problem solver, data storyteller, and influential communicator. The ideal candidate brings advanced data processing and analysis expertise, manages multiple complex assignments with limited supervision, and translates technical findings into clear recommendations for diverse audiences. An innovative, improvement-oriented mindset and commitment to reliable, well-governed data are essential.

 

The role is hybrid working from your remote office and in-person once a week at the Oakland General Office. This could increase based on business needs.

 

Job Responsibilities

 

  • Lead complex data analysis projects from initial request through delivery, defining the analytical approach, managing priorities, and presenting results that support Corporate Security business objectives.
  • Design analyses that identify trends, patterns, risks, opportunities, and leading indicators; apply statistical methods, forecasting, and predictive techniques to support proactive operational planning.
  • Develop and enhance dashboards, scorecards, reports, and analytical tools that provide actionable visibility into Corporate Security performance, risk, resilience, and emerging issues.
  • Create and maintain automated data routines and processes for data collection, cleansing, transformation, validation, reporting, and delivery.
  • Manage complex data extracts and integrate information from multiple systems into centralized, accurate, and reusable datasets for operational analysis and decision support.
  • Transform complex findings into clear visualizations, compelling data narratives, and practical recommendations tailored to leaders, technical partners, and operational stakeholders.
  • Design and build Microsoft Power Platform solutions, including Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate, to centralize information, streamline workflows, and reduce manual effort.
  • Partner with leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to define business questions, gather requirements, evaluate tradeoffs, and translate operational needs into scalable analytical and technology solutions.
  • Recommend improvements to data sources, models, standards, documentation, quality controls, and governance practices to strengthen the accuracy, accessibility, and sustainability of Corporate Security data.
  • Provide technical direction, peer review, and mentor to less experienced team members while promoting analytical rigor, reusable solutions, innovation, and continuous improvement.

 

Qualifications

 

Minimum:

 

  • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 4 years of related work experience in data analysis, business intelligence, reporting, data management, or related discipline.

 

 

Desired:

 

  • Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Analytics, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.
  • Advanced experience developing dashboards, scorecards, reports, and data visualizations using Power BI or comparable business intelligence tools.
  • Experience with SQL, statistical analysis, forecasting, predictive modeling, data integration, data warehousing, or automated data processing.
  • Experience developing Power Apps and Power Automate solutions that digitize workflows, centralize data collection, or reduce manual effort.
  • Experience in applying data governance, metadata, data quality, master data, documentation, or access-control practices within an operational data environment.
  • Experience presenting analytical findings and recommendations to leaders and influencing decisions across technical and non-technical stakeholder groups.
  • Experience in the electric and gas utility industry or with critical infrastructure, security, risk management, operations, or public safety data.

 

Compensation

 

PG&E is providing the full salary/pay range for this position. The actual amount paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The range to reasonably expect will be around the minimum and the midpoint of the range. The final decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to the factors above. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs. 

 

  • Bay Area Min: $105,000
  • Bay Area Mid: $137,000
  • Bay Area Max: $169,000

 

 

 

 

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that actively pursues and hires a workforce that reflects the hometowns we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.

Purpose, Virtues and Stands

Our Purpose explains "why" we exist:

  • Delivering for our hometowns
  • Serving our planet
  • Leading with love

Our Virtues capture "who" we need to be:

  • Trustworthy
  • Empathetic
  • Curious
  • Tenacious
  • Nimble
  • Owners

Our Stands are "what" we will achieve together:

  • Everyone and everything is always safe
  • Catastrophic wildfires shall stop
  • It is enjoyable to work with and for PG&E
  • Clean and resilient energy for all
  • Our work shall create prosperity for all customers and investors

More About Our Company

EEO
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a workforce that reflects the hometowns we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.

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Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland