Electric Utility Analyst

City of Goldsboro•Georgetown, TX

5d•$49 - $61

About The Position

Under the direction of the Electric Business Operations Supervisor, the Electric Utility Analyst performs complex financial analysis and project management tasks related to the City’s Electric Utility fund. The role supports electric utility budgeting, financial and operational reporting, energy portfolio and risk management, program administration, strategic planning, cost recovery modeling, and regulatory activities. Applicants are required to attach a resume and cover letter.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in economics, finance, business, engineering, or a related field.
Three years of full-time, progressively responsible work experience in a financial or utility environment.
Valid Class C Texas driver’s license.
Knowledge of electric utility operations.
Knowledge of energy markets, ERCOT operations, and settlements.
Knowledge of regulations of electric resources in Texas.
Knowledge of cost-of-service and cost allocation methods.
Knowledge of financial forecasting and modeling.
Advanced spreadsheet skills.
Skill in reading financial reports, manuals, inter- and intra-office correspondence, and educational and leadership materials.
Skill in writing memos, reports, and letters.
Skill in understanding, interpreting, and preparing financial data, reports, and presentations.
Ability to independently solve complex analytical problems by analyzing information, developing logical conclusions, and making recommendations.
Ability to apply training and analytical skills to routine and non-routine situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial modeling, budget preparation and analysis, finance and utility system analysis, and revenue forecasting and projections is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support development of the electric fund budget, including purchase power, capital, and expense budgets.
Review and report financial performance and other financial activity for budgetary compliance, identifying variances and inconsistencies.
Support energy portfolio and risk management functions, including contract audits, settlements, and report development.
Support electric pole attachment program management, including contract compliance, billing, and related tasks.
Support the electric Distributed Energy Resources (DER) interconnection program, including contract compliance, utility billing support, and related activities.
Support the electric department’s strategic planning process and annual performance management programs.
Provide analytical support for cost/benefit studies, financial budgets, and other electric utility analytical efforts.
Prepare complex periodic and ad hoc financial and operational reports and respond to internal and external data and information requests.
Prepare and update cost recovery models for capital projects and electric studies as needed.
Support capital project accounting, electric asset accounting, and FERC accounting tasks.
Collaborate with finance and accounting personnel to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Support state and federal regulatory and legislative processes related to the electric utility.
Serve in a financial advisory role at internal and external meetings, including vendor/client contract negotiations, and prepare presentations.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.