Co-op, Portfolio Planning Systems Analyst

Role Summary

As a member of the Asset Development & Portfolio Management team (ADPM), the Portfolio Planning Systems Analyst works with operations staff to improve planning practices (program scheduling, employee resource forecasting, and cost forecasting) through data-based insights and the development of effective performance measures. The role entails collecting and analyzing complex data from multiple systems, distilling results into clear insights about process gaps and opportunities, and developing effective communications to motivate action toward better planning measures and performance.

Responsibilities

• Establishing processes for collecting and reporting data to measure portfolio planning and performance effectiveness
• Discover data quality issues and assist in identifying root causes, suggesting corrective actions, and deploying solutions
• Assist ADPM Operations in identifying and addressing opportunities where ADPM can plan more effectively (continuous improvement)

Qualifications

• Required: Ability to use data applications – spreadsheets, analysis tools, graphics/visualization tools
• Required: Ability to communicate effectively through dialogue, writing, and presentations
• Preferred: Project scheduling fundamentals
• Preferred: Database fundamentals

Skills

• Data collection, organization, analysis, and reporting
• Strong written and oral communication

Education

• Bachelors and Masters Degree candidates