"Senior Energy & Utilities Analyst"

Job Details

Job no: 551281

Work type: Staff

Location: San José

Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Senior Energy and Utilities Analyst provides advanced functional expertise and leadership for highly complex or critical programs with campus-wide and system wide impact. Facilities Development and Operations (FD&O) Energy, Utilities & Sustainability unit supports a portfolio of ~167 acres, 85 buildings, and over six million gross square feet.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a key technical advisor to executives and management; influence strategic objectives and methods
• Lead and implement complex, high-impact projects and business solutions across campus and with external entities
• Analyze, interpret, integrate, and present complex data for long-term planning, policy, and operational decisions
• Drive business innovation and process improvements; develop new strategic approaches and solutions
• Establish and maintain high-level contacts within the university and with agencies and outside entities
• Utilize information systems for analysis, research, reporting, and recordkeeping; prepare briefings and standard reports
• Provide functional leadership; may oversee day-to-day operations and offer lead work direction

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of the theories, principles, methods, and practices relevant to energy/utilities/sustainability program work, including applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
• Strong research and analytical skills; ability to integrate complex data and anticipate impacts across organizational areas
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and influence high-level contacts inside and outside the CSU system
• Excellent project management, consensus-building, persuasion, and negotiation skills
• Ability to take initiative; plan, organize, coordinate, and complete assignments amid multiple competing demands
• Commitment to professional, respectful constituent service and to operationalizing sustainability concepts in daily work

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training
• Six (6) years of administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or economics. Certified Energy Manager
• 1-2 years experience with maintenance and incremental improvement of large scale excel models using time series data, energy unit conversions and coefficient of performance calculations
• 2-5 years experience with maintenance and restructuring large scale excel models using annual time series data, energy unit conversions and coefficient of performance calculations

Compensation

Classification: Administrative Analyst/Specialist – Exempt III

Anticipated Hiring Range: $8,500/month - $11,109/month

CSU Salary Range: $6,970/month - $13,544/month

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: September 15, 2025, through September 30, 2025. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Work Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.