Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC 

**This position will be filled as an Analyst III or Sr based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.**

**This role can be based in The Woodlands, Texas; New Orleans, Louisiana; or Jackson, Mississippi.**

**The position is hybrid with an expectation of working in the office three days a week**

**This posting may be used to fill multiple positions**

Job Summary/Purpose

The Capital Projects Analyst is responsible for maintaining cost models, including forecasts, and providing detailed cost analysis related to New Generation projects at various stages of development or execution. This role involves creating and maintaining financial models, compiling performance information related to monthly project costs for reporting purposes, and offering analytical expertise to support project and portfolio management.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Develops/maintains cost models and conducts scenario analysis for assigned projects.  

• Interfaces with project teams and finance professionals for cost control monitoring, analysis, and reporting. Provides detailed monitoring, analysis and reporting of project budgets and actual expenditures. Conducts forensic analysis on project spending and forecast to ensure budget adherence. Offers accurate financial and cost reporting, trend analysis, and recommends corrective actions.                                                                                                         

• Supports Cost Management team by identifying gaps and opportunities for process improvement.

• Participate in risk management sessions, quantify potential cost impacts of risks, and develop mitigation strategies.               

• Utilizes COGNOS, POWER BI, Maximo, and Power Plan to perform analyses, interpret the output and develop presentations from the data set (where applicable).

• Shows excellent documentation, technical writing, and organizational skills to ensure documents are ready for stage gate process requirements, prudency reviews, hearings, filings, Change Order Process, and other legal needs. Demonstrates strong Document Management skills.

• Demonstrate commitment to safety through active participation in safety meetings, safety inspections and field observations where applicable.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

• B.S. in Finance, Accounting, Project Management, Construction Management or applicable course of study or equivalent work experience.
• Desired: MBA or other advanced degree.

Minimum experience required of the position

Analyst III: 4-6 years of mega-project experience.

Analyst, Sr: At least 6 years of mega-project experience.

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

• Proficiency in cost estimating, budgeting, and project management principles (cost, schedule, scope, risk) for an owner or contractor.
• Understanding of project schedule impact on cost forecasting and integration of schedule in cost
• Ability to clearly communicate with project teams, finance business partners and leadership to identify and resolve issues
• Knowledge of mega project financing structures, including AFUDC, CIAC, and bank financing.
• Understanding of commercial agreements and contracting strategies
• Proficient in analyzing financial data, identifying discrepancies, and making informed recommendations.  
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Cognos, Power BI, Maximo and Power Plan

Desired:

• Knowledge of Entergy financial and accounting systems and processes
• Familiarity with the regulatory agencies governing the projects, such as NERC, MISO, FERC, Public Service Commission, and City Council, where applicable.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position

• Desired – AACEI Certified Cost Technician, AACEI Certified Cost Professional

Other Attributes

• Functional Knowledge - Requires conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Business Expertise - Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• Problem Solving - Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
• Impact - Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.
• Interpersonal Skills- Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Receives feedback and incorporates into future interactions with team and gives feedback respectfully to build and enhance team dynamics.

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Primary Location: Texas-The Woodlands Texas : The Woodlands || Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Jackson 
Job Function: Professional
FLSA Status: Professional 
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT 
Number of Openings: 2
Req ID: 118537
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment.  Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.