Project Portfolio Management Analyst I, II, III or Senior

Denver, CO, United States

Job Description

Responsible for implementing enterprise-level consistency in project accounting, including creating, tracking, maintaining, billing, reporting, and close-out of all projects within Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software. Assist in the administration and operation of the PPM module in its entirety while collaborating with IT through technical support and routine micro-updates. Work closely with financial controls group, project managers, schedulers, and other key stakeholders to ensure timely financial management of all projects as well as adherence to proper accounting practices while providing a high level of customer service.

Note : There is one position available, and this position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: Project Portfolio Management Analyst I, job grade 7, Project Portfolio Management Analyst II, job grade 8, Project Portfolio Management Analyst III, job grade 9 or Senior Project Portfolio Management Analyst, job grade 10. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes : Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 50%, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Retirement Option, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Senior Project Portfolio Management Analyst

Hiring Salary Range: $110,000-$150,000

Project Portfolio Management Analyst III

Hiring Salary Range: $100,000-$135,000

Project Portfolio Management Analyst II

Hiring Salary Range: $86,000-$116,000

Project Portfolio Management Analyst I

Hiring Salary Range: $78,000-$105,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education and/or skill level.

Responsibilities

Participate in the development and implementation of functional area/corporate short-term and long-term goals and objectives.

Assist in defining, documenting, evaluating, and continuously improving the PPM business processes within the Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform.

Assist with the accounting lifecycle of projects including creating, tracking, maintaining, billing, reporting, and close-out of all projects within PPM.

Assist in reconciliating between PPM and General Ledger interfaces.

Assist with key stakeholders to develop project strategies and structures for their Lines of Business (LOB).

Ensure the timely management of project templates, cost structures, accurate project accounting and schedule burdens in PPM, while proactively addressing and resolving any issues related to project accounting architecture.

Assist with the creation and maintenance of all Capital Project (CP) and Departmental O&M Work Orders and Activities in Work and Asset Cloud Service (WACS)

Coordinate capital project close-outs to ensure the identification and accurate provision of Property Record Retirement Units to accounting within the designated timeframe.

Assist with collection, management, and assembly of PPM data to support budgeting efforts, board reports, benchmarks, periodic reports, and other reporting requirements.

Assist the Controller group in preparation of various audit processes and compliance reports.

Actively fulfill Tri-State's mission to provide Member Systems with a reliable, affordable, and responsible supply of electricity in accordance with cooperative principles.

Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures and attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to functional area.

Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.

Assist with Corporate Accounting on any issues related to payments, invoicing, or administration of projects.

Maintain a structured project controls accounting process to ensure documentation and reports are reviewed and approved by designated staff and managers and all transactions are in compliance with internal policies and procedures, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal controls, Federal Electric Regulatory Commission (FERC), Uniform System of Accounts (USofA), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and other regulatory requirements, as defined by program personnel.

Assist in reporting for audits including, but not limited to those evaluating compliance with PPM related Policies, Programs, and Procedures (PPPs), such as audits of project charges and closures.

Qualifications

Education and Training:

Associate Degree in Accounting, Business, Engineering, Project Management, , or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative, effective, and cohesive working relationships.

Extensive knowledge of project accounting and administration best practices.

Expert knowledge and experience with project performance management software, with an understanding of interactions with unifying project management software.

Advanced experience with the Microsoft Office suite, expert knowledge in MS Excel.

Ability/Aptitude to stay current with enterprise software.

Ability to plan, organize and manage the work of others.

Advanced knowledge of accounting systems, budget preparation, and procedures as related to project cost monitoring and controls. Working knowledge of the FERC USofA and GAAP rules.

Excellent written and verbal communications, including correspondence, reports, and other business documents.

Ability to address issues and resolve disputes, gaining an outcome which is favorable for the enterprise as a whole.

Working knowledge of Tri-State's service area.

Experience

Eight (8) or more years of experience in financial analysis and reporting, cost tracking, accounting, budgeting, project management or related experience is desired. Note: The above requirements describe the experience and education qualifications for the Senior Project Portfolio Management Analyst. Those with less experience will be hired at the I, II or III job grade level.

DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability:

Knowledge of Oracle Cloud products, especially Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) is desirable.

Working understanding of pivot tables and power query is preferred.

Advanced knowledge of accounting systems, budget preparation, and procedures as related to project cost monitoring and controls. Working knowledge of the FERC Uniform Standards of Accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) rules.

Understanding of various project management methodologies and financial controls is preferred.

Experience and knowledge of electric and cooperative utility operations is preferred.

Experience and knowledge of electric utility accounting is preferred.

Experience in both field and corporate accounting/analysis environments is preferred.

About Us

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 44 members, including 41 utility electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West.

Tri-State was founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity. Headquartered in Westminster, Colo., approximately 1,200 people are employed by Tri-State across five states.

Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas and hydropower, with a rapidly increasing supply generated from wind and solar. Tri-State delivers power to its members through a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and over 5,700 miles of high voltage transmission lines. Tri-State's transformative Responsible Energy Plan is reducing emissions, increasing renewable resources, developing new energy services and delivering more flexibility for its members.

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