Strategic Consultant

Pay rate:- $60 - $73.80/hour on W2
Location: 3 Innovation Way, Pomona, CA
Schedule: Hybrid (Onsite Wed Thurs), M F, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Education Requirement: Bachelor s Degree required; Master s preferred

Strategic Consultant Distribution & Vegetation Management Programs



Day-to-Day Responsibilities

In this role, you will act as a strategic consultant overseeing the development, prioritization, and implementation of key initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance for Southern California Edison s (Client) Distribution and Vegetation Management programs.

You ll work cross-functionally and serve as a bridge between strategy and operations, providing guidance and insights on risk mitigation, asset management, and regulatory readiness.

Key Focus Areas:

• Advancing Grid Hardening Programs (e.g., wildfire mitigation through infrastructure upgrades).

• Updating Infrastructure Replacement Plans to align with long-term risk and reliability goals.

• Enhancing Maintenance & Inspection strategies to improve asset performance and reduce operational risk.

• Delivering risk-informed scoping for Vegetation Management efforts.

• Partnering with other Client departments to integrate strategies into regulatory filings such as:

  • General Rate Case (GRC)

  • Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP)

  • Risk Assessment Mitigation Phase (RAMP)

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Required Skills/Qualifications

• 10+ years leading or supporting major strategic initiatives or cross-functional programs.

• Strong project/program management experience (handling multiple priorities).

• Proven ability in process improvement and operational optimization.

• Demonstrated analytical capabilities, especially in data-driven strategy development.

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Preferred / Desired Attributes

• Master s Degree in business, technical, or related field.

• Certifications: PMP, Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher).

• High proficiency in structured problem-solving and strategic planning.

• Strong organizational and follow-through skills.

• Ability to communicate both complex technical details and executive-level summaries effectively.

• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and relationship-building across all levels.

• Utility sector experience, particularly in asset strategy or regulatory planning, is a strong plus.