Associate Energy Portfolio Analyst, Settlements

Orlando Utilities Commission•Orlando, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

OUC is seeking an Associate Energy Portfolio Analyst, Settlements for its Electric & Water Production division. The role performs day-to-day energy settlement and expense billing for the Florida Municipal Power Pool (FMPP), processing daily data from OATI and PCI CHP systems into monthly member bills. The analyst supports settlement accuracy by reconciling financial and operational data, validating invoices and billing inputs, investigating discrepancies, and allocating energy-, transmission-, marketing-, and operational costs. The position also supports audit requests, reporting, process documentation, and the maintenance of settlement procedures. The analyst works with internal partners and external utility stakeholders and develops expertise in energy markets, utility accounting, settlements, billing, cost allocation, and financial analysis, progressing toward more independent settlement processing and advanced analytical responsibilities. The position is based at 6003 Pershing Ave, Orlando, Florida, and offers a hybrid work schedule. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application; the organization does not sponsor employment visas for internship or full-time positions. The stated salary range is $39.26–$47.11 per hour ($81,667–$97,999 annually), commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
At least three years of experience in electric utility operations, settlements, energy markets, production cost analysis, finance, accounting, or complex data analysis, as specified in the detailed education and experience requirements.
Strong financial and accounting knowledge, including cost allocation, variance analysis, reconciliations, and multi-entity labor and cost recovery.
Advanced Excel skills, including data validation, lookup logic, pivot tables, and error tracing; ability to troubleshoot and reconcile large datasets accurately.
Ability to maintain accuracy while managing large, disparate datasets under tight monthly deadlines.
Working knowledge of invoice processing, business processes, data entry, metrics and reporting, and project support.
Ability to prioritize and coordinate assignments to meet deadlines.
Ability to understand financial records and perform arithmetic computations, including rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and standard office equipment.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, problem-solving, and learning ability.
Ability to interpret and adhere to applicable FMPP documents, procedures, and settlement requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in utility operations, energy markets, settlements, or other regulated industries.
Experience with PCI and/or OATI WebTrader systems; administrator-level experience is preferred.
Strong understanding of bulk power system concepts, including production cost logic, unit pricing, start-up costs, heat rates, and ancillary services.
Familiarity with operational data sources such as EMS, ECC, and FEM.
Audit, accounting, or data analytics experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the routine monthly Pool Bill process, including calculation of member positions, profit allocations, and ancillary charges.
Conduct daily integrity checks on fuel data, start-up costs, and operational logs before billing runs.
Reconcile vendor invoices and labor charges and prepare the initial monthly Sensitive File and Expense Bill Package.
Process energy and transmission invoices with counterparties.
Use the PCI Issue Tracker to document bugs and monitor the OATI-to-PCI CHP pipeline for daily flaws.
Assist the Senior Analyst with updating standard operating procedures and gathering audit data.
Produce the monthly Expense Bill by validating labor charges, member and contractor billable time, and direct and indirect cost allocation percentages.
Compile, organize, and reconcile invoices and billing inputs from members, vendors, and consultants, ensuring supporting documentation is complete and audit-ready.
Monitor, validate, and allocate marketing and operational charges to support accurate monthly cost recovery across the Pool.
Investigate routine discrepancies, resolve issues, and maintain the monthly billing calendar.
Prepare reports, documents, analyses, manuals, and guides.
Interpret and follow FMPP governing documents, procedures, and settlement requirements.
Design or enhance settlement tools, templates, or automated workflows to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
Hybrid Retirement Program with a fully funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching, and a health reimbursement account.
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
Paid parental leave.
Educational Assistance Program, including tuition reimbursement, paid professional association memberships, and paid conference and training opportunities.
Wellness incentives and free access to on-site OUC fitness facilities.
Access to family-oriented recreational areas.
Hybrid work schedule.