Senior Energy Resource Planning Acquisition Analyst

Puget Sound Energy
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Washington, Bellevue
Dec 30, 2024
Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE'sResource Acquisitionteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopenSenior Energy Resource Planning Acquisition Analystposition! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process. Job Description Puget Sound Energy is looking for a Senior Energy Resource Planning Acquisition Analyst to join our team. PSE is on a journey to shape the future of energy, with a requirement to provide a greenhouse gas-neutral power supply by 2030 and provide 100% of power supply from renewable and non-emitting resources by 2045. We must meet these goals while maintaining reliable power supply to our customers. These changes will help us support the communities we serve with renewable and cleaner energy for generations to come. The Senior Energy Resource Planning Acquistion Analyst performs quantitative and qualitative analysis related to long-term energy resource planning and/or acquisition. Creates and modifies detailed financial proformas and conducts other financial and economic analyses related to potential electric generation resources. Develops and builds interdepartmental consensus on analytical approaches and related critical input assumptions that will shape the Company's long-term resource portfolio. 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 Performs long-term resource optimization analysis using spreadsheet models and programs such as Aurora. Prepares financial forecasts related to revenue requirements, operating expenses, capital expenditures, EBITDA, and net income for resource acquisition candidates. Performs long-term resource optimization analysis using spreadsheet models and programs such as Aurora. Develops input databases necessary to perform long-term resource planning/acquisition analysis. Creates written documentation of input assumptions, methods, analysis, and results. Provides leadership for junior analysts. Develops written documents and presentations to effectively communicate results of analysis. Leads efforts to coordinate with internal stakeholders to develop consensus around resource acquisition issues. 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 Graduate degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Math, or related field. Strong background in finance. Ability to manage large data sets using SQL and Python. Experience using data visualization tools such as Power BI. Experience running production cost models such as Aurora. Experience performing statistical analysis. Demonstrated creative problem-solving abilities. Experience analyzing risk. Experience creating and using database applications to support analysis. Additional Information This position is for 1 opening posted at 3 different levels: Senior Energy Resource Planning Acquisition Analyst (5113), Energy Resource Planning Acquisition Analyst (5112), and AssociateEnergy Resource Planning Acquisition Analyst (5111). At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package. The pay range for this position is$101,000.00-$168,200.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses. PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com). Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy. Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.