Business Analyst Intern

Full Job Description

Are you curious about how clean, renewable energy powers an entire region? Want to dive into the world of hydropower and see how a public utility keeps everything running smoothly? Tacoma Power is excited to welcome a Skilled Occupational Intern to our Generation Business Services team!

In this limited-duration, trainee-level role, you’ll get hands-on experience inside one of the Pacific Northwest’s respected public power utilities.

You’ll work closely with our Business Services Manager and a team of skilled professionals who are passionate about business management and the future of clean energy.

If you’re eager to learn, ready to build real-world skills, and looking for a place where your work truly matters, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborate with program managers to obtain performance indicators for their programs. Programs include contracting, budgeting, financial management, process development, and reporting.
• Assist the Finance team in data cleanup, validation, reporting, and financial analytics.
• Provide support to the business analysts to create sustainable Tableau and Smartsheet dashboards to track performance indicators and fiscal stewardship.
• Assist business analysts with data collection and research projects as needed.
• Complete financial and business administrative duties to support the Generation Business Services team.

The hours for this position will be 40 hours per week. The term of this position is expected to be one year.

Requirements

Minimum Education*
High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Experience*
1 year of post-high school training

*Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis

Additional Information

A Commitment to Equity & DiversityAt the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve.

We actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

Tacoma PowerTacoma Power is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma.

We serve approximately 180,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail.

As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you'll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town.

The Community

Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia.

The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States.

Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country.

The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area.

Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.

With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video!

View this exciting video to learn more about the City of Tacoma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n5MWl8KFvI

Apply

All interested individuals must apply online and attach a resume and cover letter that includes major responsibilities and accomplishments related to the position.

Appointment is subject to references and passing a background check.

Compensation & Benefits
Pay Details:

Hourly Rate: $17.23 - $20.94

Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma

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