Sr Energy Res Planning Acquisition Anlst

Job Description

Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis related to long-term energy resource planning and/or acquisition for the Company’s Integrated Resource Plan and/or creation and modification of detailed financial proformas in support of resource acquisitions.  Develops and builds interdepartmental consensus on analytical approaches and related critical input assumptions that will shape the Company’s long-term resource strategy and/or its implementation.  Researches trends in long-term energy markets including policy issues that will impact the Company’s long-term resource strategy.  Effectively communicates analytical methods, assumptions, and results with key external stakeholders to lay the foundation for recovering costs of future resource acquisitions.

Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct.  Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.
 

Job Responsibilities

• Plans, develops interdepartmental consensus on, and performs long-term resource analysis using models such as Aurora, Power World, Sendout, PSM, etc.
• Plans, develops interdepartmental consensus on, builds, and performs long-term resource analysis using spreadsheets.
• Develops input databases necessary to perform long-term resource planning analysis.
• Identifies and develops means to address critical energy policy issues that may affect the Company’s long-term resource strategy.
• Serves as task lead for preparation of financial forecaster related to revenue requirements, operating expenses, capital expenditures, EBITDA, net income for resource acquisition and integration candidates.
• Researches energy industry issues and summarizes implications.
• Performs long-term resource analysis to support resource acquisitions.
• Effectively communicates results of research and analyses both written and in presentations.
• Works with external stakeholders to develop consensus around resource planning issues and to effectively communicate IRP and/or acquisition issues.
• Monitors energy load and supply trends and developments at the local, state, regional and national levels, and incorporates that data into the models as necessary.
• Creates communication materials, such as PowerPoint slides, charts, etc..
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in energy related industry involving performance of complex analysis.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Math, or related field.
• Experience building complex spreadsheets to analyze questions.
• Demonstrated ability to be supportive team member.
• Solid written, interpersonal, and group communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Math, or related field.
• Experience using Aurora, Sendout, Power World, or other models used for long-term resource planning and/or acquisition.
• Experience performing statistical analysis.
• Demonstrated creative problem solving abilities.
• Experience analyzing risk.
• Experience creating and using database applications to support analysis.

Additional Information

This job posting is one of two that will be used to advertise and fill only one vacancy at the Resource Planning Acquisition Analyst or Senior Energy Resource Planning Acquisition Analyst level depending on the most qualified applicant between the two job openings posted.