Operational Improvement Business Analyst
About the Role
The Operational Improvement Business Analyst supports Project and Service Operations performance by providing structured cost analysis, financial transparency, and early risk identification across outage execution. This role contributes analytical expertise, variance analysis, and performance insight to improve cost predictability and execution discipline. The role partners with Field Operations, Project Management, District Service Managers (DSMs), Business Operations Analysts (BOAs), and Operational Improvement colleagues to reinforce consistent cost practices, ensure cost data is accurate, timely, and actionable throughout the project lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Perform continuous cost monitoring and variance analysis for Service Operations projects, including labor, materials, travel, and subcontractors, while providing structured insights and early warnings to project and operations stakeholders.
- Support project cost governance by identifying recurring cost drivers, risks, and process gaps.
- Ensure integrity, consistency, and usability of financial and operational data across SAP, Project Module, and reporting tools.
- Prepare analytical inputs, trends, and explanations to support project reviews, governance forums, and leadership reporting.
- Contribute to standardization, cost-out, and continuous improvement initiatives by translating data into repeatable recommendations.
Requirements
- 8+ years’ experience in business analysis, cost controls, or financial operations in a project-based or field service environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience will be considered. Those with more experience may be considered for a higher level.
- Working knowledge of cost tracking, variance analysis, and cost controls within a project-based or service environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in operational improvement, continuous improvement, or project controls.
- Proficiency with Tableau, Power BI, or similar data visualization tools.
- Lean, Six Sigma, or comparable improvement training.
About the Team
Our Gas Services division offers low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. This includes zero or low-emission power generation, all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines, and generators. Decarbonization opportunities are provided through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.
About Siemens Energy
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With approximately 100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one-sixth of the world's electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Benefits
- Career growth and development opportunities.
- Supportive work culture.
- Company-paid health and wellness benefits.
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
- 401K savings plan with company match.
- Family building benefits.
- Parental leave.