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Pearl Interactive Network is seeking a meticulous and results-driven Reports Analyst to join our team.

The Reports Analyst (RA) is responsible for managing and producing a variety of reports for the program, including ad hoc reports, management reports, performance reports, and financial reports. This role interacts with program officials to ensure accurate, timely, and actionable reporting that aligns operational and financial goals. The Reports Analyst ensures that all reporting requirements are met and provides insights based on data analysis.

Operating Hours: 8 am - 8 pm EST, Monday-Friday

Technical Equipment and Remote Office Requirements:

1. Broadband internet connection with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps and upload speed of 5 Mbps. No Satellite Connections. Test your network at speed.cloudflare.com to verify before you apply.

2. Ethernet cable access. Wi-Fi-only connectivity is prohibited.

3. Private and secure workspace within your home. Away from noise and distractions.

4. Computer equipment, monitor, and headset provided.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Report Management & Production:

• Manage the creation and distribution of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports, including performance tracking and invoice progress.

• Generate ad hoc reports as needed, responding to special requests from program officials, leadership, and stakeholders.

• Produce work breakdown structure reports and other detailed reports to track program milestones and tasks.

• Prepare monthly and annual reports summarizing key performance metrics, project status, and financial progress.

• Ensure that all reports are accurate, consistent, and completed on time to meet deadlines and operational requirements. ** **

• Data Analysis & Insights:

• Analyze data to identify trends, performance gaps, and opportunities for improvement across various operational areas.

• Collaborate with program officials and leadership to interpret report findings and present actionable insights for decision-making.

• Ensure that reporting aligns with program goals and accurately reflects work performance and financial data.

• Interaction with Program Officials:

• Act as the primary point of contact for report-related queries and status updates on reporting requirements.

• Work closely with program officials to clarify reporting needs, ensure accuracy, and refine the reporting process as required.

• Assist in the development of reporting standards and ensure consistent formatting and delivery for various audiences.

• Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Continuously evaluate and improve reporting processes to enhance efficiency, data accuracy, and presentation quality.

• Ensure that all reporting complies with internal standards and external regulations as applicable.

• Collaborate with other departments to ensure data integrity and proper alignment with organizational objectives.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 3-5 years of experience in reporting analysis or a similar role, with a focus on generating management and performance reports.

• Strong data analysis skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or similar reporting tools.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data and findings to a variety of audiences.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to ensure accuracy and consistency across all reports.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple reporting tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Pearl management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Background Investigation, Security/EQIP Clearance, Drug Screen and Skills Assessments May Be Required

Pearl Interactive Network, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Job Posting End Date

07-28-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Demonstrated capability in data creation, manipulation, management, and cartography. Proficiency in field survey methods and GPS concepts. Familiar with a range of analytical tools for data manipulation, geospatial data modeling, and database development.

Please note: This position is full-time in office (Columbus, OH)

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Create, revise and maintain technical data used for reports, maps and sketches.

• Create, revise and maintain material and property equipment records.

• Obtain information required to perform work from multiple resources including: verbal/electronic communications, sketches marked drawings, field notes, vendor catalogs, technical reference manuals and engineering design files.

• Assists in providing primary software maintenance including updates, patches and database model changes.

• Work with other organizations of the company to resolve discrepancies to assure that data reflects accurate field conditions and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements.

• Partners with technical staff to understand problems with software and provide input into problem resolution.

• Integrates, coordinates and supports the geographic, cartographic, remote sensing and global positioning systems (GPS) concepts and principals in resource data management and displays those using Windows-based systems, computers, GPS and computer software that include cartographic data translation software.

• Ability to develop, manipulate and edit vector and raster data sets through a variety of means.

• Expertise with GPS methods for collection of data.

What We're Looking For:

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in GIS , Computer Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Drafting or related field (+ 2 years related GIS experience)

• Non-GIS Bachelors or Associate's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Drafting or related field (+ 4 years related GIS experience)

• High School/equivalency (+8 years related GIS experience)

License:

• Valid state driver's license

Other Must Haves:

• Understanding of database development concepts

• Understanding of analysis of geospatial data

• Understanding of ESRI's ArcGIS application platform

• Experience with handling KMZ or KML files or working knowledge with open source GIS solutions

• Basic understanding of Python, SQL, or other scripting language and web application configuration

• Some travel required

• Ability to work/travel outside of normal business hours

At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-005

Compensation Range:

$61,647.00-77,057.50 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

Developing Test procedures - Creating test procedures for current set of backlog items: system, functional, regression, performance, load, installation, security, interoperability, stress, boundary; defining tests for backlog items; estimating tasks needed for creating manual tests; and assessing candidates to automate for regression testsDeveloping and implementing quality assurance methodologies to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards, guidelines, and procedures in a large computer-based organization.Developing and executing software test plans, test cases, and test scripts for Integration, Migration, Regression, and/or Performance testing, and IA and disaster recovery, in order to identify system and software problems and their causes, recording defect backlog items, reporting the results of testing and resolving testing defects.Establishing and maintaining a process for evaluating hardware, software, and associated documentation and assisting in their evaluation.Mapping tasks and tests to backlog items (requirements traceability).Supporting independent User Acceptance TestingActing as a member of a product team supporting teammates and collaborating with a do what it takes attitude to ensure product and team success.Active participation in Agile Scrum sprint planning, artifact creation, sprint testing, regression testing, demonstrations and retrospectives and solution releases.Work closely with developers, professional services team and product managers to define the automated testing components that will be used to validate requirements against developed software.Work closely with Product Owners to understand product specifics and to create corresponding automation test strategies.Assist with design of test scenarios and test plans to ensure that automated tests can be implemented and executed against.Assist with creating project resource estimates, metrics to track completion phase, defect reports, defect prevention, development efficiency and qualityContribute to an atmosphere of cross-functional teamwork within the organizations agile project lifecycle.Run test validations at various levels including DB validation, logging validation, and UI validation.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor security systems and networks for potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Respond to security incidents, conduct investigations, and perform root cause analysis.
• Coordinate with other departments and external entities during incident response.
• Maintain and update incident response plans and playbooks.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, technologies, and threats.
• Recommend and implement enhancements as needed to incident response procedures, tools, and controls.
• Work with various stakeholders on the appropriate tactics to protect the organization.
• Proactively work with partners and suppliers to achieve objectives on time and within budget.
• Direct and/or take appropriate action with partners to build enterprise class solutions, respond to issues/threats, and communicate to stakeholders.
• Actively engage in the greater Information Security and privacy community (e.g. peer groups, seminars, conferences, etc.) to help identify new technologies, new techniques and new partners.

Key Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience is required.
• 3+ years of experience working in incident response roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Security or equivalent is required.
• Cybersecurity certifications (e.g. CISSP, GIAC certifications, etc.) are preferred.
• Experience working with CIS Critical Controls, NIST CSF and ISO 27001 frameworks are preferred.

Technical Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working with a team to solve technical problems.
• Ability to focus on and achieving results.
• Demonstrated reliability and follow through on commitments and assignments.
• Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy in all interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to implement security best practices.
• Work well under pressure (i.e., a critical system is down)
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of scripting (PowerShell, Python, Perl, etc.)
• Working knowledge of core network and systems administrator protocols
• Working knowledge of network solutions/technologies
• Experience working with Security Information and E.vent Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration and Automation Response (SOAR) platforms.
• Experience with EDR solutions.
• Ability to analyze and interpret security logs and data.
• Experience with and ability to implement security best practices.
• Experience with security tools (vulnerability scanners, sniffers, log correlation tools)
• Experience with Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems

#LI-DNI

This role is based in our Columbus, OH or Washington, D.C. office. A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $90,000-$100,000 per year.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor security systems and networks for potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Respond to security incidents, conduct investigations, and perform root cause analysis.
• Coordinate with other departments and external entities during incident response.
• Maintain and update incident response plans and playbooks.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, technologies, and threats.
• Recommend and implement enhancements as needed to incident response procedures, tools, and controls.
• Work with various stakeholders on the appropriate tactics to protect the organization.
• Proactively work with partners and suppliers to achieve objectives on time and within budget.
• Direct and/or take appropriate action with partners to build enterprise class solutions, respond to issues/threats, and communicate to stakeholders.
• Actively engage in the greater Information Security and privacy community (e.g. peer groups, seminars, conferences, etc.) to help identify new technologies, new techniques and new partners.

Key Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant experience is required.
• 3+ years of experience working in incident response roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Security or equivalent is required.
• Cybersecurity certifications (e.g. CISSP, GIAC certifications, etc.) are preferred.
• Experience working with CIS Critical Controls, NIST CSF and ISO 27001 frameworks are preferred.

Technical Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working with a team to solve technical problems.
• Ability to focus on and achieving results.
• Demonstrated reliability and follow through on commitments and assignments.
• Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy in all interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to implement security best practices.
• Work well under pressure (i.e., a critical system is down)
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of scripting (PowerShell, Python, Perl, etc.)
• Working knowledge of core network and systems administrator protocols
• Working knowledge of network solutions/technologies
• Experience working with Security Information and E.vent Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration and Automation Response (SOAR) platforms.
• Experience with EDR solutions.
• Ability to analyze and interpret security logs and data.
• Experience with and ability to implement security best practices.
• Experience with security tools (vulnerability scanners, sniffers, log correlation tools)
• Experience with Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems

#LI-DNI

This role is based in our Columbus, OH or Washington, D.C. office. A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $90,000-$100,000 per year.