Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee economic analyses pertaining to the Company’s electric systems.
Forecast total system fuel and purchased power costs, unit production, and natural gas and coal requirements for fuel procurement, regulatory proceedings, and business plan development.
Conduct research to support market fundamentals analysis and resolve complex pricing, financial, economic, regulatory, or legislative issues.
Operate and maintain pricing models utilized for forward price curve development, asset valuation, and other resource planning activities.
Make pricing and regulatory decisions that influence company policy and revenues.
Essential Duties:
Conduct complex and multidisciplinary research and analysis to support resource planning activities.
Present clear, concise, and accurate reports to consultants, managers, executives, and regulators.
Maintain and execute computer models supporting major resource decisions and strategies, including resource procurement, operations, retirements, and integrated resource plans.
Prepare and communicate written summaries of resource modeling inputs and results.
Conduct ad-hoc fundamental market analysis supporting resource investment, acquisition, and commercial transaction opportunities.
Participate in meetings and proceedings with stakeholders, providing technical input and representing modeling assumptions and analysis.
Provide regulatory support and prepare written testimony and responses to data requests for regulatory filings.
Act as an expert witness in regulatory proceedings and complete industry research to identify major trends for future regulatory filings.
Interpret and explain analysis results to team members, management, and external stakeholders.
Coordinate, mentor, and train junior Resource Planning staff, acting on behalf of the Director in the Manager's absence.
Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, codes, and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree
8-12 years of related experience in utility production cost modeling
Proficiency in energy supply fundamentals and regional market behaviors
Familiarity with various modeling, analytical, statistical, monitoring, or reporting software
Strong quantitative, project management, planning, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills