Data Analyst (San Ramon)

Data Analyst

TD Thornton is a premier consulting firm specializing in project management and project controls solutions. Our strong onboarding and training program sets our people up for success. All are welcome to apply, especially those with engineering, construction management, business analytics, scheduling, and project management backgrounds and anyone who truly enjoys teamwork.

Job Overview

Sector : Electric Utilities

Seniority : Mid-Level

Location : San Ramon, Bay Area, Hybrid

As a Data & Reporting Analyst for the IT department, you will support our electric utility client by developing meaningful data insights and delivering robust reporting solutions that inform strategic decisions. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll gather, analyze, and interpret complex data sets, transforming them into dynamic dashboards and reports in Excel and Power BI. You'll proactively address reporting needs, engage with stakeholders, and play a critical role in driving data-informed decisions within the IT function. Additionally, you will guide junior consultants and manage small-scale projects, ensuring alignment with client specifications and standards.

Your Day-to-Day Activities :

• Work with various stakeholders to understand business processes and discover reporting needs for the client.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business requirements, develop data models, design dashboards, and reports.
• Analyze complex data sets from multiple sources based on the business requirements.
• Gather, clean, analyze, and summarize data related to the Line of Business assigned.
• Build dynamic dashboards in Excel and Power BI depending on the clients' needs.
• Present data / report findings to managers and directors to aid in making business decisions.
• Proactively follows up on issues and initiatives for senior leaders to ensure successful resolution and implementation.
• Train and mentor entry to mid-level consultants.
• Manage projects from start to finish with minimum direction and supervision.
• Create and / or migrate existing reports to Power BI.
• Effectively plans and executes work on a small project; integrates all aspects, tracks, and ensures that work progresses are on schedule and meets the client's specifications or required standards.
• Facilitates problem-solving sessions and workshops with a diverse set of business team members

You'll be prepared for this job if you have

Financial Acumen : Strong understanding of budget management, including forecasting and tracking actual expenses against projected budgets, ensuring financial targets are met.

5 10 years of experience in Data Analytics

3+ years of building visualizations in Power BI

5+ years of experience with Excel

You'll stand out if you have

10+ years of Data Analytics experience

5+ years of Power BI experience

Problem-solving and Communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

About TD Thornton

Since 2005, TD Thornton has been helping our clients bridge organizational gaps by providing best-in-class consulting services and staff augmentation. Whether we are part of the contractor's team or serving as an owner's representative, we offer a wide spectrum of construction management support services to help our clients mitigate risks and deliver successful project outcomes. We believe our diversity is part of our strength and are proud to be a womanowned and minority-owned company.