Business Analyst

The Company

Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.

Overview

As the Business Analyst / Project Manager (BA/PM), you will be responsible for business analysis and end-to-end project management for a portfolio of software-related initiatives, including new system implementations, enhancements, deprecations, and ongoing backlog management.

The ideal candidate will partner closely with business units, technical teams, and external vendors to analyze needs, justify investments, prioritize work, gather requirements, and independently manage the full project lifecycle — ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of digital solutions that support our operations.

Success in this role will be measured by on-time/on-budget delivery, stakeholder satisfaction, user adoption, and realization of business value from digital initiatives.

Responsibilities

Business Analysis

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand goals, document current processes, and identify gaps or inefficiencies.
• Gather, document, and validate business and functional requirements, use cases, and process flows.
• Translate requirements into user stories and acceptance criteria for development teams.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and support the development of business cases for new or enhanced digital capabilities.
• Manage software backlogs and lead prioritization efforts across multiple departments.
• Define and track KPIs to measure project health, business outcomes, and value realization. Prepare regular updates for senior leadership.

Project Management

• Independently manage software-related projects from initiation to closure, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, and stakeholder communication.
• Define and maintain detailed project plans, status reports, risk logs, and decision logs.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, stand-ups, sprint planning, and stakeholder updates.
• Coordinate with internal IT, security, infrastructure, operations, and vendor teams to deliver digital solutions.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet business expectations, compliance standards, and operational readiness.
• Manage vendor deliverables, contracts, and SLAs to ensure accountability and alignment with business outcomes.

Software Lifecycle Oversight

• Oversee software deprecation projects, including data migration, user transition, and risk mitigation.
• Drive enhancements and upgrades to existing platforms in alignment with business strategy.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT), training, and change management for digital tools.
• Develop communication and adoption strategies to ensure successful change management and long-term user engagement.
• Champion continuous improvement and digital innovation by identifying opportunities for automation, process optimization, and new technologies.

Education & Experience Required

• Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Renewables
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a hybrid PM &/or BA roles, preferably within utilities, energy, or regulated industries.
• Proven experience managing software implementation and enhancement projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
• Skilled in business analysis techniques, including process modeling, requirement elicitation, and stakeholder facilitation.
• Experience with backlog management and prioritization techniques (e.g., MoSCoW, WSJF).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present technical topics to non-technical audiences.
• Strong leadership, influence without authority, and conflict resolution skills. Comfortable presenting to executives and facilitating consensus across diverse stakeholders.

Preferred

• Experience in the energy, utilities, or power generation sector, especially with SCADA, ERP, asset management, or data analytics platforms.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• PMP®, PMI-PBA®, or CBAP® certification.
• Understanding of cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation in the utility sector.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as NERC, FERC, SOX, or equivalent compliance frameworks relevant to utilities and energy.

Location: The preferred location for this role is one of our office locations: Durham, NC or Washington, DC. Our team operates on a hybrid schedule, with in-office schedule of three days per week.

Compensation: The salary range for the position is $100,000- $130,000 plus bonus and benefits. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.

Benefits:

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.
• 401(k) Match
• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance
• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Phone Bill Reimbursement
• Company Swag

A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources team does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of CCR and we are not responsible for any related fees. All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team. 

Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please be aware of recruiting scams—official communications will only come from @ccrenew.com, we will never request personal or financial information, and any suspicious activity should be reported to HR@ccrenew.com.