Job Description
POSTING DEADLINE
This position is posted until filled.
DEPARTMENT
Department: NM Business Operations Support
JOB DESCRIPTION
Analyst, NM Operations
Salary Grade: G07
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$73,060 - $96,804 - $120,548
SUMMARY:
Collaborates with Legal and Regulatory, including preparing and editing testimony. Works closely with Corporate Finance and manages the monthly budget for the department, individual projects, and contracts. Coordinates and manages stakeholder meetings.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Manages monthly budget process for department, projects, and/or services contracts
Plays key leadership role in developing, analyzing, reporting on and managing NM T&D¿s O&M ($35m to $40M annually) and Capital ($100M to $150M annually) budgets
Individually or as a member of a team, manages monthly variance analyses, quarterly reforecasts, and annual AOP processes across 20+ budget home centers.
Develops schedules and timelines and drives achievement of budget deadlines with NM T&D leaders of all levels (supervisor through vice president)
Serves as expert resource and partner with Corporate Finance analysts and managers on budget processes
Performs testing and provides input and recommendations on corporate budget systems as requested
Analyzes, reviews, tracks and reconciles costs/invoices
Prepares and presents budget reports to appropriate governance bodies and/or leadership
Prepares and adjusts budgets and performs year end closing
Manages profession services contracts and consultant work agreements
Reviews contracts and invoices to validate transactions prior to settlement
Ensures invoicing is executed by authorized personnel with appropriate disbursement authorization
Administers current services contracts and leases assuring they are current and in compliance
Assists with mitigating risks of expiration and or compliance issues of current services contracts and leases
Coordinates with owners, suppliers, and stakeholders responsible for these services contracts and leases to assure future use of the asset
Summarizes, interprets, and analyzes current and projected pricing for financial modeling use
Prepares and presents contract reports to appropriate governance bodies and/or leadership
Supports the development and negotiation of contract amendments, extensions, and new contracts
Builds business cases, prepares recommendations and presents new project and initiative ideas
Develops and manages scope, budget, and milestones of assigned projects
Assists with garnering approval of final project from appropriate leaders and stakeholders
Executes project and conducts periodic progress and tracking reviews using standard project management methods and tools, such as a Gantt chart
Provides support for legal and regulatory matters related to transmission and distribution projects
Prepares and edits testimony and/or interrogatory responses for any legal or regulatory matters related to transmission and distribution projects
Collaborates with the Legal and Regulatory groups on any transmission and distribution projects related regulatory matters
Coordinates, and manages stakeholder meetings, including issuing minutes and action items from these meetings
Closes on assigned action items
Manages relationships with stakeholders
Documents work processes and standard work instructions
Understands industry best practices and implements into daily work
Performs benchmarking as a method to understand current performance and act upon results
Prepares and presents benchmarking reports to appropriate governance bodies
Assists with developing asset plans and roadmaps
COMPETENCIES:
In depth knowledge of PNM¿s financial systems and processes
Ability to understand and apply business, legal, and regulatory concepts to assigned projects
Ability to work on long-term issues and projects
Extensive knowledge of budgeting systems and budget variance reporting
Extensive knowledge of utility accounting, finance, rate making and economic principles and theories
Ability to design, organize, prioritize, and schedule work assignments
Excellent organization and planning skills
Ability to pay attention to detail and maintain accuracy
Strong oral communication, writing, and presentation skills
Effective time management skills with ability to schedule and track several projects at once
Ability to cross train with peers
Ability to think and act independently and proactively
Ability to think creatively and adapt to change
Highly motivated team player with leadership skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and maintain a positive and productive working relationship
Demonstrated skill and ability with generally accepted project management methodologies and tools
Understanding of the utility industry, regulatory process, and political sensitivities
Working knowledge of word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and project management software
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor¿s degree in a related field with six to seven years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents
Ability to respond effectively when working with data or sensitive inquiries
Ability to speak clearly and listen effectively
Negotiation skills and ability to gain concessions without damaging relationships
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, management, and other employees of the organization
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with the concepts of probability, statistical inference, financial analysis, and fundamentals of plain and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply the concepts of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software
ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:
Ability to identify and resolve problems with minimal supervision
Ability to apply common sense understanding to resolve problems
Maintains a high level of accuracy
Ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid and concrete conclusions that can be acted upon
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and/or walk up to 1/3 of the time and sit up to 2/3 of the time. Manual dexterity required. May be exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather). Work near moving mechanical parts, in high and precarious places, and near fumes or airborne particles. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office and field environments
SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT
Safety Statement:
Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:
If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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