Strategy, Planning, and Performance Analyst

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid Legal Entity: Entergy Arkansas, LLC Strategy, Planning, and Performance AnalystThis position may be filled as a Sr. Analyst, Sr. Lead Analyst, or Sr. Staff Analyst based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. Job Summary/DescriptionThe Analyst, Business Operations & Strategy will support the development and execution of strategic initiatives that drive performance, improve processes, and deliver results for Entergy Arkansas. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to gain broad utility industry experience and contribute to high-impact projects across customer service, operations, regulatory affairs, economic development, and infrastructure planning. The Analyst will also support enterprise-wide initiatives, including execution efforts tied to large-scale projects serving hyperscale and industrial customers.Job Duties/ResponsibilitiesSupport the development and execution of OpCo strategy and business plans by partnering across functions, analyzing data, and preparing reports.Assist in creating and maintaining strategies that advance customer growth, affordability, reliability, and sustainability objectives.Track and report on performance metrics—including scorecards and weekly, monthly, and quarterly executive reviews—to ensure alignment with strategic goals.Assist with the coordination and tracking of strategic initiatives across customer service, operations, regulatory, public affairs, and capital project teams.Prepare materials for regulatory, customer, and internal engagement, including presentations, memos, executive briefings, and meeting support.Participate in governance and strategy meetings to ensure alignment, drive accountability, and communicate progress to stakeholders.Serve as a champion for continuous improvement initiatives for Entergy Arkansas, including conducting research and recommending process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and support strategic decision-making.Learn and apply foundational knowledge of utility operations, regulatory frameworks, and commercial execution.Minimum RequirementsMinimum education required of the positionBachelor's Degree in a technical or business-related field required or equivalent work experiencePreferred: Experience in the utility or energy industry; MBAMinimum experience required of the positionSenior Analyst: 6+ years of professional experienceSenior Lead Analyst: 8+ years of professional experienceSenior Staff Analyst: 10+ years of professional experienceMinimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the positionAnalytical skill set with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPointAdvanced analytical skills and experience working on multiple assignmentsUnderstands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own workNo supervisory responsibilities but has the ability to provide informal guidance to partners across the enterprise and explain complex information to others in a straightforward situationSolves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedentsImpacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position Desired:NonePrimary Location: Texas-Woodlands Arkansas : Little Rock || Texas : The Woodlands Job Function: Corporate FLSA Status: Mgmt Relocation Option: Union description/code: Number of Openings: 1 Req ID: 124451 Travel Percentage:Up to 25%An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click hereto 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.Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.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.Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalThe 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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.