Job Description

Business Operations Associate

Location: SE Montana | Local Candidates Only (Montana/Wyoming)

Starting Salary: $85,000 + 12% Annual Bonus

Build Your Career. Help Power the Future.

gpac is seeking a motivated, analytical, and personable Business Operations Associate to support financial and business operations at a growing power plant!

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong communication skills, business aptitude, and a desire to grow professionally. You'll work alongside plant leadership and key stakeholders, helping translate financial and operational information into meaningful insights that support business decisions.

We're willing to work with the right person on the technical side. Strong communication, relationship-building, and a willingness to learn are what matter most!

What You'll Do

• Analyze financial, budgetary, project, and operational information.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and financial materials for leadership.
• Maintain financial models, tracking tools, and recurring reports.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to address business needs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and more efficient business practices.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and special projects.
• Develop an understanding of plant operations, maintenance, and power generation.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience considered.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively across all levels.
• Self-motivated, curious, collaborative, and eager to learn.

Bonus Points For: Experience in finance, accounting, business operations, project management, or an industrial/manufacturing environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• $85,000 Starting Salary
• 12% Annual Bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 14% company contribution.
• Competitive vacation and sick time.

This opportunity is intended for local candidates in Montana and Wyoming who can work on-site in SE Montana. Relocation provided to candidates in surrounding states.

If you’re interested and serious, please send your confidential resume to Brittany at brittany.hamilton@gogpac.com for immediate consideration 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.