Commercial Energy Supply Analyst Sr. | Commercial Operations

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Energy Supply Analyst Sr. oversees AEP’s renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) portfolio, including counterparty compliance, data compilation and analysis, and resolution of regional transmission organization (RTO) issues. The position also supports other purchase power agreements and wholesale agreements, and works with the Grid Solutions Organization on new energy supply needs, including renewable owned asset additions and energy or capacity purchase agreements. The role supports contractual requirements and obligations for existing jointly owned assets and third-party energy and capacity arrangements, as well as commercial services agreements for renewable owned assets. It coordinates new renewable asset system and process setup and onboarding with Commercial Operations teams. Responsibilities also include PPA administration, forecasting and data analysis, regulatory processes, and support for contract negotiations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field of study.
At least seven years of utility industry experience in an engineering, business development, financial, RTO operations, and/or business strategy role.
Working understanding of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, and of budgets.
Strong analytical, oral and written communication, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to interact successfully with diverse internal personnel.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of renewable generation technologies.
Regulated cost recovery experience.
Working knowledge of RTO rules and processes, including PJM Interconnection and Southwest Power Pool.
Graduate degree in a relevant field of study.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and review PPA contract administration and general compliance with contract terms and conditions.
Validate and process economic curtailment invoicing.
Manage annual contract requirements, including maintenance schedules and processing generation data.
Prepare for and participate in contract negotiations.
Coordinate with other Commercial Operations departments to resolve RTO issues associated with the PPA portfolio.
Perform complex data analysis for PPAs and renewable energy projects, including day-ahead energy forecasting, sourcing and validating data, and presenting findings.
Execute and manage energy services agreements and related services for renewable PPAs and owned renewable assets.
Lead commercial support for coordination of system and process setup and onboarding for new owned renewable assets.
Coordinate state regulatory processes, including developing responses to discovery requests and completing annual operating company reporting requirements.
Provide testimony support in regulatory filings.
Support AEP’s portfolio of other purchase power and wholesale agreements, contractual obligations for jointly owned assets, and third-party energy and capacity arrangements.