Business Analyst - Business Analyst Senior
American Electric Power
- Location
- Roanoke, VA
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 16 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
About this role
Job Posting End Date 09-04-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
The Business Analyst provides market, financial and utility industry analysis for developing business unit strategic initiatives. Benchmark the applicable business unit's organizational performance with both non-utility and utility organizations. Provide data to monitor the competitiveness of the applicable business unit and offer solutions to improve the business unit organization's efficiency. Work closely with the business unit management to analyze industry trends and best practices. Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the business unit organization, and with internal and external customers. This work will be completed under general supervision.
Job Description
Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Business Analyst level, with increased educational, skill, experience and certification requirements for higher level Business Analyst Seniors. What You’ll Do: Essential Job Functions & Tasks Analyze and investigate internal and external market conditions and prepare reports to support recommendations on trends, best practices, etc. Identify potential savings opportunities and develop supporting business cases and alternatives to recognize those savings. Coordinate the communication of relevant data with the appropriate business unit and also with the other business unit and external contacts. Develop reports and perform periodic studies necessary to analyze the business unit's strategic goals to maximize the efficiency of the organization. Maintain, interpret and analyze pertinent data and make presentations to internal and external customers. Analyze and review business unit contracts/work to assure adherence to contract/work standards and agreements What We’re Looking For:
Education
Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in Business, Statistics, Finance or related field. Work Experience Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Business Analyst Associate or business case creation, business analysis and benchmarking. OR Associate's degree with a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Business Analyst Associate or business case creation, business analysis and benchmarking. Business Analyst Senior Job Summary The Business Analyst Senior provides market, financial and utility industry analysis for developing business unit strategic initiatives. Benchmark the applicable business unit's organizational performance with both non-utility and utility organizations. Provide data to monitor the competitiveness of the applicable business unit and offer solutions to improve the business unit organization's efficiency. Work closely with the business unit management to analyze industry trends and best practices. Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the business unit organization, and with internal and external customers. This work will be completed under general direction. What You’ll Do: Essential Job Functions & Tasks Analyze and investigate internal and external market conditions and prepare reports to support recommendations on trends, best practices etc. Identify potential savings opportunities and develop supporting business cases and alternatives to recognize those savings. Communicate relevant data with the appropriate business unit and with the other business unit and external contacts. Develop reports and perform periodic studies necessary to analyze the business unit’s strategic goals to maximize the efficiency of the organization. Maintain, interpret and analyze pertinent data and make presentations to internal and external customers. Analyze and review business unit contracts/work to assure adherence to contract/work standards and agreements What We’re Looking For:
Education
Bachelor’s or