Principal Business Analyst, Business Analysis

National Grid is hiring a Principal Analyst for our Gas Scenario Planning team in Waltham, MA, Hicksville, NY, or Brooklyn, NY.

Every day, National Grid delivers safe and reliable energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most, connecting them to the energy they need for the lives they live. As the pace of change in society and our industry accelerates, our expertise and track record put us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful, we must anticipate the needs of our customers, control the cost of energy delivery, and pioneer the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

This Principal Analyst position provides a unique opportunity to learn about the role of gas in the near term and in the future, as we transition our business to net zero, and to design the programs needed to deliver the clean energy transition. You will interact with multiple groups across National Grid including executive leadership and provide critical insights and potential solutions to achieve National Grid's, New York's, and Massachusetts' ambitious climate goals.

The Principal Analyst will provide analytical, process, and decision-making support for the US Gas Business. This role will focus on managing project management tasks, ensuring efficient and effective planning and execution of gas demand forecasting, gas capacity need identification, and optioneering across gas supply/network infrastructure/demand-side solutions. Key deliverables of the role include the NY Gas Long-Term Plan and the Massachusetts Climate Compliance Plan.

• Project Management:Lead and manage the end-to-end gas scenario planning process, coordinating multiple functions (demand forecasting, gas capacity need identification, optioneering across gas supply/network investments/demand-side solutions).
• Analysis and Evaluation:Conduct thorough analysis and evaluation of long-term gas capacity solutions across multiple criteria, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
• Implementation Tracking:Track the implementation of gas capacity solution portfolios and lead contingency analysis to adjust portfolios for changing circumstances.
• Performance Metrics:Define and track KPIs, key risk indicators, and dashboard metrics for US gas supply and capacity, providing clear and actionable insights for leadership.
• Governance and Decision Support:Staff governance committees and provide senior leadership with decision support, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Continuous Improvement:Use strategic perspective and problem-solving skills to test internal thinking and drive continuous improvement in processes and outcomes.
• Regulatory Support:Develop internal and external evaluations of gas capacity needs and options, leading cross-functional teams to deliver, present, and defend findings in regulatory proceedings before the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities and New York Department of Public Service, as well as stakeholder engagements.
• Collaboration:Coordinate input from subject matter experts into relevant regulatory filings and processes, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• 5+ years of related work experience. Bachelor's, master's or advanced degree is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Word, and advanced Excel formulas. Proficiency with project management tools such as SmartSheet is essential.
• Experience in project management, especially working with cross-functional teams on large scale projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn from others, acknowledges mistakes, and values team success over individual recognition.
• Shows a strong work ethic, is self-motivated, and consistently seeks to go above and beyond in their role.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills, understands team dynamics, and effectively navigates complex relationships and situations.
• Knowledge of current trends in the gas utility industry, particularly energy transition, regulation, and policy.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and analyze data effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for leadership decision support and project updates.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across different disciplines and management levels.