Tacoma Power is a load serving municipal utility in the Pacific Northwest. Tacoma Power is an innovative, citizen-owned electric utility that generates, transmits and distributes electricity and provides energy and telecommunication services. We are committed to providing high-value, competitively priced products and services to our customers through the quality of our employees, and the responsiveness that results from local ownership. Learn more about Tacoma Power at www.tacomapower.com.
The Planning and Evaluation workgroup of Power Management is seeking an Analyst to perform qualitative and quantitative economic, financial, and portfolio analysis to support Tacoma Power's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and other analytical needs.
Responsibilities include:Portfolio Modeling: Collaboration in the development, management, and operation of deterministic and stochastic computer models that simulate Tacoma Power's resource portfolio under various future scenarios. Creating and formulating data sets that can be used as inputs to computer based models and analysis and interpretation of resulting outputs. Drafting recommendations based on modeling efforts and providing meaningful explanation of results to peers and management
Statistical and Econometric Modeling: Support Power Management Planning and Evaluation activities through advanced statistical and econometric modeling. Choose from and utilize a variety of mathematical and/or statistical techniques to formulate conclusions and solve practical problems. Key software packages include Excel, SAS, AZURORA XMP, and PLEXOS
Effective Communications : Develop, review and present ideas and analytical results to peers and senior management through memoranda, reports and Power Point presentations
Collaboration and Teamwork: Participate in the development and construction of resource planning scenarios affecting Tacoma Power
Logically integrate various ideas and information to formulate effective goals, objectives, timelines, and solutions
Project/Program Management: Effectively organize multiple assignments to produce work products that are accurate, thorough, and on time
SKILLS:
Familiarity with generation resource evaluation, hydroelectric project operations, conservation program evaluation, wholesale energy price modeling, Pacific Northwest energy markets and policies or previous experience with Integrated Resource Planning is applicable to this position.
Equivalent combination to: Graduation from a college or university with a major in engineering, mathematics, economics, statistics or similarly related field and six years of progressively responsible experience in qualitative and quantitative economic, financial, and portfolio modeling and analysis.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid Washington State driver's license at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Familiarity with generation resource evaluation, hydroelectric project operations, conservation program evaluation, wholesale energy price modeling, Pacific Northwest energy markets and policies or previous experience with Integrated Resource Planning is applicable to this position.
SELECTION PROCESS & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Interested individuals should apply online and attach a resume and cover letter. Applicants who have the strongest backgrounds related to the responsibilities of this position may be invited to participate in an interview. Appointment is subject to passing a background check.
If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact Rodney Croston in Human Resources at 253-502-8323.
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