Business Analyst
PGL, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Business Analyst in our multiple Chicago, Illinois facility locations.
This position is part of a job family (Associate Business Analyst, Business Analyst/ Senior Business Analyst), where experience will be the determining factor.
About Us
WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.
As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.
If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.
Job Summary
This role has responsibilities that that are varied for the various groups within Peoples Gas. This role will include performing a variety of analyses and working within systems to support planning and operational needs along with other duties as assigned. Positions may also include the development of SQL queries and reports using tools such as PowerBI to support business and operation’s needs.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform analysis on large amounts of complex data to provide the business with fact-based insights
- Offer internal process and user/customer perspective of simplicity, efficiency, and effectiveness into design and analysis
- Support departmental reporting, metrics, budgets, dashboards, and analytics
- Make recommendations and present alternatives to address business needs or resolve impediments
- System configuration and administration
- Develop functional, process, and system documentation
- Monitor system and process performance and escalate issues as appropriate
- Influence, gather, define and document complex business requirements and processes
- Develop test plan / test cases and coordinate user acceptance testing
- Lead projects or process improvements
- Serve as subject matter expert on systems, process, and user/customer impact
- Prepare business cases and cost/benefit analysis
- Work with cross-functional teams and contacts to ensure efficient process flow across organizational lines
- Anticipate, interpret, and translate overall business/industry trends into proactive/actionable solutions
Required Competencies
- A high degree of proficiency is expected in the Business Success Competencies of Personal Responsibility for Results, Sense of Urgency, Customer Focus, and Financial Discipline are required in the execution of these key responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Information Systems/Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline is required
- The Associate Business Analyst is an entry level analyst position where relevant experience is preferred
- Strong analysis, decision making and problem solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks under time constraints
- Proficient in standard office software (MS Excel, Visio, Word)
This position is open to new graduates
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with project management methodology preferred
For report development
- 3+ years of SQL Querying experience
- 1+ years of PowerBI report development
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple tasks under time constraints and experience
- Working with project management methodology
- Other equivalent coding languages will be considered
End Date: 01/30/2026
Pay Range Minimum: $68,436.68
Pay Range Maximum: $147,074.72
The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.
We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.
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WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.
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