Business Analyst Sr. - Business Analyst Principal
American Electric Power, Fort Wayne, IN, United States
Business Analyst For Continuous Improvement
The Business Analyst for Continuous Improvement drives process optimization, cost reduction, and reliability improvements across Generation, Distribution, Customer Services or corporate operations. This role uses data analysis, Lean/Six Sigma methods, and stakeholder engagement to identify opportunities, develop business cases, and support implementation of sustainable improvements. Essential Job Functions: Analyze operational and financial data to identify improvement opportunities and quantify benefits. Lead or support Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen events, and process-mapping workshops. Develop business cases, ROI analyses, and prioritized implementation roadmaps. Translate requirements into actionable projects; coordinate cross-functional teams to implement solutions. Monitor and report performance metrics; maintain dashboards and continuous-improvement scorecards. Train and mentor frontline staff and leaders on CI tools and methods. Ensure changes comply with safety, regulatory, IT, and environmental requirements. What We're Looking For: Based on education, experience and interview, this opportunity will be filled commensurately at either title. Business Analyst Sr. (grade 6) base salary starting between $74,551-$93,189 Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 4 years of experience as a Business Analyst or 4 years of business case creation, business analysis and benchmarking. Associate's degree and minimum of 6 years of experience as a Business Analyst Associate or business case creation, business analysis and benchmarking. Business Analyst Principal (grade 8) base salary starting between $98,993-$128,689 Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst or 4 years of business case creation, business analysis and benchmarking. Associate's degree and minimum of 10 years of experience as a Business Analyst Associate or business case creation, business analysis and benchmarking. Approved degree paths would be in Business, Finance, Statistics or related field of study. In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. At AEP, we're more than just an energy company we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you! Compensation Grade: SP20-006 Compensation Range: $74,551.00 - $128,688.00 The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
The Business Analyst for Continuous Improvement drives process optimization, cost reduction, and reliability improvements across Generation, Distribution, Customer Services or corporate operations. This role uses data analysis, Lean/Six Sigma methods, and stakeholder engagement to identify opportunities, develop business cases, and support implementation of sustainable improvements. Essential Job Functions: Analyze operational and financial data to identify improvement opportunities and quantify benefits. Lead or support Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen events, and process-mapping workshops. Develop business cases, ROI analyses, and prioritized implementation roadmaps. Translate requirements into actionable projects; coordinate cross-functional teams to implement solutions. Monitor and report performance metrics; maintain dashboards and continuous-improvement scorecards. Train and mentor frontline staff and leaders on CI tools and methods. Ensure changes comply with safety, regulatory, IT, and environmental requirements. What We're Looking For: Based on education, experience and interview, this opportunity will be filled commensurately at either title. Business Analyst Sr. (grade 6) base salary starting between $74,551-$93,189 Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 4 years of experience as a Business Analyst or 4 years of business case creation, business analysis and benchmarking. Associate's degree and minimum of 6 years of experience as a Business Analyst Associate or business case creation, business analysis and benchmarking. Business Analyst Principal (grade 8) base salary starting between $98,993-$128,689 Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 8 years of experience as a Business Analyst or 4 years of business case creation, business analysis and benchmarking. Associate's degree and minimum of 10 years of experience as a Business Analyst Associate or business case creation, business analysis and benchmarking. Approved degree paths would be in Business, Finance, Statistics or related field of study. In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. At AEP, we're more than just an energy company we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you! Compensation Grade: SP20-006 Compensation Range: $74,551.00 - $128,688.00 The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.