Business Analyst

Job Title : Business Analyst 2

Location : Austin Energy Mueller HQ,

4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, TX 78723. ( Local candidates required )

Rate -$55-60 / hr C2C

Type- Contract

Duration- 6 months + extension possibility

Client - Austin Energy

Visa - C, GC, H1

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES :

The City of Austin D / B / A Austin Energy requires the services of a Business Analyst, hereafter referred to as Worker, who meets the general qualification general qualifications of a Business Analyst 2, and the specifications outlined in this document for Austin Energy.

ABOUT AUSTIN ENERGY :

Austin Energy is the 8th largest community-owned electric utility in the country. We serve more than 530,000 customers and a population of almost one million. We provide service within the City of Austin, Travis County, and a small portion of Williamson County. Our annual revenues total $1.2 billion. The Utility has a diverse generation portfolio of more than 2,600 megawatts of traditional generation and more than 450 megawatts of renewable energy. Austin Energy has led the nation in sales of renewable energy by a utility-sponsored program for the last seven years in a row. The Utility also offers some of the most comprehensive rebates in the country for residential and commercial customers to make energy-efficiency improvements to their homes and buildings

WORK DESCRIPTION :

Austin Energy's System Protection Engineering team is seeking a Systems Analyst III to support data analytics, reporting, automation, process documentation, and engineering operations. This role requires someone who can independently deliver reporting solutions, automate workflows, support SharePoint enhancements, and partner with engineers to manage technical datasets. The ideal candidate must translate engineering concepts into structured, meaningful reports and dashboards, perform data manipulation and automation, and build light application components (SharePoint, Power Automate, Python) needed to support internal workflows. This includes shaping raw engineering data into usable formats, developing reporting frameworks, and creating repeatable processes that enable the team to make data-driven decisions.

Essential duties and functions include the following :

• Enhance engineering operations through data analytics, report development, automation, and documentation
• Build, update, and maintain dashboards and performance visuals using Power BI
• Develop and maintain the System Protection Engineering SharePoint site, including forms, workflows, and documentation repositories
• Build Power Automate flows for engineering processes
• Perform Python-based data cleanup, automation, and backend access
• Assist with internal project coordination and engineering operations support
• Create process documentation, SOPs, and workflow diagrams
• Ensure compliance with Austin Energy Records Management and Data Governance policies
• Other related duties and functions may be assigned

WORKER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum (Required) : insert specific minimum skills for this Contract Position)

Years

Skills / Experience

8+

Experience as a Data Analyst, Reports Developer, or Business Systems Analyst.

8+

Advanced MS Excel skills including PivotTables, formulas, and (preferred) VBA / macros.

8+

Experience with Power BI

8+

Maintaining and enhancing SharePoint sites.

8+

Experience documenting workflows and processes.

Preferred (Optional) : insert specific preferred skills for this Contract Position)

Years

Skills / Experience

Experience with utility engineering datasets such as substation, transmission, and distribution systems.

Exposure to NERC, ERCOT, FERC, and Texas PUC regulatory environments.

Python for automation, data cleanup, and backend data access

Experience with Power Automate.

TERM OF SERVICE (Required ) :

December 2025 through September 30, 2026 (May be extended into FY27)

WORK HOURS AND LOCATION

Work hours : Monday-Friday 8 : 00AM-5 : 00PM (Hours may be flexible).

This position is a hybrid position and will require one (1) day, in office per week (Monday).

The office location is at the Austin Energy Mueller HQ,

4815 Mueller Blvd., Austin, TX 78723.