Principal Business Case & Decision Analysis Lead

Job Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the enterprise business case framework, ensuring rigor, transparency, and alignment with utility financial principles.
• Guide cross-functional teams through structured decision-making, identifying risks, opportunities, alternatives, and implementation pathways.
• Develop and review business cases for new programs, customer offerings, capital projects, grants, and policy or regulatory changes.
• Conduct scenario modeling and economic analysis to support strategic decisions and long-term planning.
• Integrate business case insights into rate cases, strategic planning, and financial forecasting.
• Communicate complex findings clearly to executives, technical teams, and elected officials.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or other field involving extensive course work in economic and financial theory and analysis. (Graduate study may be replaced by four years of related professional experience. Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability.)
• Experience: Minimum of five years professional experience in economic/financial research and analysis. Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:
• Expertise in business case development and structured decision analysis
• Strong financial modeling skills (Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
• Experience in utilities, energy, infrastructure, or public-sector analysis
• Ability to translate complex analysis into clear recommendations
• Skill in facilitating cross-functional collaboration
• Curiosity, initiative, and self-direction
• Customer-focused thinking and understanding of utility financial principles
• Project leadership experience

Additional Information

• The full salary range for this position is $64.12 to $74.37 per hour.

Application Process

• Please Submit The Following With Your Online Application:
  • A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
  • A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Who May Apply

• This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications.
• Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
• Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.