GIS Analyst - Fire Data

The GIS Analyst - Fire Data (Data Management Analyst) is responsible for compiling, analyzing, and reporting on a variety of statistical and fire mitigation modeling data related to Business Unit and/or department operations and effectiveness by leveraging other specialized data to support critical management and operational decision making.    

What You Will Be Doing

• Analyze operational, performance, and cost data to identify trends, reconcile variances, and forecast future metrics related to energy systems.
• Develop and maintain internal databases to support accurate tracking and reporting of Business Unit statistics and other specialized fire science data, ensuring data integrity and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate across departments to integrate data from multiple systems and deliver timely, relevant reports that support strategic business decisions.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in data reconciliation, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Proficiency in database management and reporting tools, with a focus on data accuracy and system integration.
• Ability to work independently on moderately complex projects while effectively supporting cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors' degree in Business, Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Math, or related field and two (2) years of experience in performance statistics, power cost factors, electric transmission/distribution/plant operations, analytics, and/or data science.
• In lieu of degree, high school diploma/GED and six (6) years of experience in performance statistics, power cost factors, electric transmission/distribution/plant operations, analytics, and/or data science.
• Depending upon the position being filled, preferred knowledge of descriptive statistics and forecasting techniques, energy system operations and maintenance factors, energy performance statistics and energy production cost factors. To accommodate business unit, operations, system, and/or customer needs, the ability to work outside of normal business hours may be necessary.

Preferred special skills, knowledge or qualifications:

• Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and ArcGIS Online web map/app/dashboard development and management. Knowledge of scripting, database management and various SQL, API, and spatial query methods.
•  Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Teams etc.
• Experience with data science and data analytics.
• Technical knowledge of electric utility operations, as well as APS computer systems including Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and utility terminology, symbols and schematics.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills. 
• Demonstrate good time management and the ability to manage several projects/tasks at once and have the flexibility to accomplish them.