Job Description:-The GAS Business Analyst III plays a critical role in the successful execution of the Company's Advanced Metering Initiative (AMI), a strategic 5 to 7-year transformation program. This position is responsible for leveraging operational and installation data to support material forecasting, performance reporting, and business intelligence across meter deployment activities. The primary focus of the role is to analyze work order data, identify material consumption trends during meter installations, and develop quarterly and annual forecasts to ensure adequate inventory planning and operational readiness.
The Business Analyst III will develop and maintain forecasting models, dashboards, and key performance indicators that provide visibility into material demand, inventory risk, and deployment readiness. Through collaboration with Supply Chain, Meter Operations, Field Services, and Program Leadership, the analyst will deliver actionable insights that help determine whether material inventories are "Good to Go," or "At Risk," requiring Management intervention to meet deployment objectives.
In addition to forecasting responsibilities, the analyst will support broader operational effectiveness initiatives by collecting, organizing, and analyzing data from active work orders and field activities related to meter installation, repair, and maintenance. The role will identify trends, performance gaps, and process improvement opportunities while helping standardize operational reporting across the gas operations organization.
As the AMI program matures, the Business Analyst III will expand into advanced analytics involving real-time smart meter data. This includes monitoring and interpreting pressure, temperature, leak indicators, and other meter telemetry to identify anomalies, assess asset health, and determine whether issues originate from network systems, communications infrastructure, or physical meter failures. The insights generated by this role will support proactive maintenance strategies, operational decision-making, and continuous improvement efforts across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:-
• Analyze work order and installation data to identify materials consumed during meter deployment activities.
• Develop quarterly and annual material demand forecasts to support inventory planning and procurement activities.
• Create and maintain forecasting models, dashboards, and performa