Remote - Technical Ba - Edp Platform

Role: Technical BA - EDP PlatformDuration: 6 monthsLocation: Remote Technical Business Analyst - EDP Platform Engineering Position OverviewThe Technical Business Analyst role supports critical operations across process improvement, data platform engineering and automation, cost management, and infrastructure operations while contributing to the customer's strategic vision of expanding EDP data entitlement to 82%.
Core Responsibilities Process Improvement & Strategic AnalyticsAnalyze EDP platform workflows and operational processes to identify optimization opportunitiesDevelop comprehensive KPIs and performance dashboards for platform monitoring and decision-makingSupport the Enterprise Data Council with data-driven insights for strategic direction and product managementDocument and standardize operational procedures across EDP Architecture, Platform Engineering, and Data Engineering teamsContribute to lifecycle management of IT platform products (Databricks, AWS services, Ataccama, etc.)Fin Ops & Cloud Cost ManagementExecute cloud cost optimization initiatives with focus on anomaly detection and cost avoidance strategiesMaintain sophisticated cost models and estimation frameworks for infrastructure services and resiliency capabilitiesSupport Reserved Instances (RI) and Savings Plans (SP) optimization to achieve annual 10% cost savings targetGenerate strategic cost reporting and variance analysis for leadership and vendor managementContribute to pricing models for resiliency capabilities and disaster recovery implementationsSupport vendor management activities for AWS, Databricks, and other cloud technology providersInfrastructure Operations & Resiliency SupportMonitor platform utilization, performance metrics, and operational health across EDP servicesSupport L1/L2 operational activities for EDP Vanguard (Operations & Support Team)Assist with capacity planning, resource allocation, and infrastructure automation initiativesContribute to resiliency implementation planning, specifically for Nuclear critical pipelinesSupport RTO/RPO analysis and disaster recovery cost modelingParticipate in Infrastructure as Code (Ia C) and CI/CD pipeline analyticsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, or related technical field3-5 years of progressive experience in data analysis, business intelligence, and cloud operationsAdvanced proficiency in SQL, Python, or R for complex data analysis and automationHands-on experience with AWS cloud platform and Fin Ops practicesStrong analytical problem-solving skills with attention to detailExcellent communication skills for cross-functional collaborationExperience with data visualization and reporting tools (Power BI, Quicksight, or similar)Understanding of infrastructure monitoring and cost optimization principlesPreferred QualificationsDirect experience with big data analytics platformsKnowledge of cloud cost management tools and advanced Fin Ops methodologiesExperience with utilities or energy industry data and operationsFamiliarity with ITIL, process improvement frameworks, or operational excellence practicesAWS certifications (Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect, or Fin Ops Certified)Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Ia C) and CI/CD pipeline analyticsUnderstanding of disaster recovery planning and resiliency architecture Key Collaborations & ReportingReports to EDP Technology Leadership teamWorks closely with EDP Vanguard (Operations & Support), Platform Engineering, Data Engineering, and Architecture teamsInterfaces with Enterprise Data Council for strategic reporting and insightsCollaborates with vendor management for AWS, Databricks, and other technology providersSupports cross-functional initiatives with IT parties and external consultants

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