Business Analyst

Business Analyst

Location: Oakland, CA

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — local candidates (Bay Area) work hybrid with monthly in-person meetings required; non-local/remote candidates required to attend quarterly in-person meetings in Oakland.

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 5 months
• Pay Rate: $55.00–$60.00 / Hour (USD)
• Equipment Provided: Laptop and cell phone will be provided. For the first 1–4 weeks, a personal or supplier-issued laptop is required; log in via Citrix until the provided laptop is available.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

ThisBusiness Analyst role supports moderately complex analytical work within a large California-based energy utility organization. The analyst will work independently and collaboratively, performing data analysis, custom reporting, and research while engaging with peers and project teams across and outside the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analysis on moderately complex data models selecting from various reports and data options.
• Determine data needs, collect data, and select from different analytical techniques to achieve desired data outcomes.
• Understand business needs, develop new reports, and perform custom/ad-hoc reporting working independently. Present findings to various audiences.
• Perform basic research internally and externally.
• Communicate with peers inside and outside the department exchanging ideas or gathering information.
• Participate on project teams.

Required Skills

• Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Organizational, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills
• Adaptable to changing business conditions and ambiguity
• Presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Project, Visio, or similar software
• Knowledge of different analytical methods, approaches, and tactics
• Full understanding of fundamental analysis and what-if modeling and how different factors affect business outcomes
• Advanced in Information Analysis, Metrics, and KPI Tracking
• Proficient in Market Research, Consulting Skills, and Project Management Skills
• General understanding in Operational Monitoring & Analysis, Advocacy and Persuasion, and Presentation Skills

Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline — or equivalent work experience required.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of related work experience

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

Important Notes

• Open to non-local candidates, but local candidates residing in the Bay Area / near the Oakland work location are preferred.
• Local candidates: hybrid schedule with monthly in-person meetings required.
• Non-local/remote candidates: quarterly in-person meetings in Oakland required.
• For the first 1–4 weeks, candidates must use a personal or supplier-issued laptop and log in via Citrix until the client-provided laptop is available.

About the Client

This client is a majorutility and energy organization — one of the largest combined natural gas and electric energy utilities in the United States — delivering energy to approximately 16 million people across a 70,000-square-mile service area spanning northern and central California. With roughly 25,000 employees, the organization operates complex energy infrastructure including transmission lines, pipelines, substations, and generation facilities, and is actively managing the intersection of traditional infrastructure and emerging clean energy solutions. Professionals across engineering, technology, trades, and business functions are drawn to the organization's mission-driven culture, strong safety principles, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and the meaningful opportunity to contribute to California's energy future.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-12857Industry: Operations & Management

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