Senior Energy Resource Planning Acquisition Analyst

Senior Energy Resource Planning Acquisition Analyst

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.

Location:

Bellevue, WA 98004

Remote and Hybrid Work Opportunities:
In Office

Puget Sound Energy’s Resource Acquisition Analytics team is seeking a qualified candidate for the open Senior Energy Resource Planning Acquisition Analyst position.

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis related to the acquisition of electric generation resources, focused on creation and modification of detailed financial pro‑formas 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 acquisitions.

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 consistently with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

• Serves as task lead for preparation of financial forecasts related to revenue requirements, operating expenses, capital expenditures, EBITDA, net income for resource acquisition and integration candidates.
• Plans, develops interdepartmental consensus on, and performs long‑term resource analysis using models such as Aurora, Excel, SQL, and Python.
• 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.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Math, or related field.
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience, including five (5) years of experience in an energy‑related industry involving performance of complex analysis.
• Experience building complex spreadsheets to analyze questions.
• Demonstrated ability to be supportive team member.
• Solid written, interpersonal, and group communication skills.

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

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 $–$, and this position is eligible for annual goals‑based incentive bonuses.

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