DTE is one of the nation's largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer's homes and Michigan's progress for more than a century.And as Michigan's largest source of renewable energy, we're creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We're also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.
But we're more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job.At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you'll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone's health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE.Together, we can achieve great things.
Testing Required: Not ApplicableHybrid Role: Must be able to come on-site periodically and reside a commutable distance from the assigned work location.Emergency Response: Yes - Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE's emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.
Job Summary
The Senior Strategist performs short and long term strategy development, analysis, and planning for the business unit which may include but not be limited to five-year strategic plans, long-term integrated resource plans, operational plans, and environmental strategy. The Senior Strategist provides administration and analysis of customer research, coordinates regulatory rate cases, business unit performance reporting and business plan deployment. In providing these services, this position works closely with senior management and other areas of the Company. Span of control: 0; individual contributor.
Key Accountabilities
Leads and provides support in developing the strategic presentations, executive summaries, and annual planning cycle deliverables for the company's senior management and Board of Directors.Leads and facilitates the strategic update process, development of organizational scorecards, and creation of the business units' annual operating plans.Analyzes the strategic, operating, and financial impacts of internal business proposals or external regulatory / legislative proposals. Develops recommendations and associated business cases in response to these proposals.Develops detailed financial models to support the long-term planning process as well as business cases for major projects/investments.Leads cross-functional teams to investigate, analyze, and make recommendations to senior management on current strategic or operational issues.Provides analytical and financial skills to the business units.Serves as an internal consultant to business units as required to support the overall strategy.Acts as liaison for various business unit and/or corporate initiatives, including strategic planning, human resources, communication, and regulatory initiatives.Researches and prepares internal and external communications for senior management.Uses continuous improvement tools to identify defects and improve processes.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of job-relevant experience (e.g., strategy, engineering, finance, and/or business)
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business or any related degree or Master's degree.
Familiarity with utility regulation and/or key regulatory issues
Familiarity with pricing and/or cost of service
Other Qualifications
OtherRequirementsAbility to think strategically and creatively while demonstrating strong analytical and facilitation skills.Strong written a