EPU Clean Energy Tax Incentives Analyst

Energy Northwest•Richland, WA

4d•$109,870 - $164,806

About The Position

The EPU Clean Energy Tax Incentives Analyst role is an exceptional opportunity for a driven, early‑career corporate finance/tax professional to deepen their expertise in cutting‑edge clean energy tax policy while directly influencing enterprise‑level financial strategy. In this position, the analyst will support the full scope of activities related to Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) corporate tax credits, including compliance, preparation, analysis, and integration across business operations. Working closely with project stakeholders and Corporate Finance, this position ensures accurate financial reporting, adherence to evolving regulatory requirements, and smooth implementation of IRA provisions throughout the organization. Serving as the primary analyst for evaluating and operationalizing clean‑energy benefits under the IRA, this role offers hands‑on leadership in coordinating external contractors, advisors, and internal support teams to deliver timely, precise tax filings and maximize corporate credit opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a technical emphasis in project management, accounting, finance, economics, business operations/industrial management, data analytics, or other related technical degree from an accredited college or university and seven years of progressive finance experience
OR Associate’s degree in project management, business or related field from accredited college or university AND nine years of experience in a technical field
OR High School Diploma/GED and eleven years of experience in a technical field.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of applications, financial documentation, and reports for government grant opportunities under the IRA.
Analyze the financial impact of IRA programs on the organization.
Communicate analysis, milestone progress, and challenges to Engineering manager, Executive Leadership and Project Stakeholders.
Coordinate with various project owners across Agency to assist with IRA education and implementation support.
Work directly with internal stakeholders, including project managers, compliance officers, and the Corporate Finance department, to integrate IRA-related financial strategies into business operations.
Support the integration of IRA incentives into company projects and financial models, ensuring alignment with both federal guidelines and corporate objectives.
Establish new processes associated with IRA implementation to ensure sustainability and predictable operations.
Identify opportunities for process improvements to streamline grant application and compliance activities related to IRA programs.
Coordinate with external advisors and supporting contractors to implement sustainable processes, procedures, and governing policies to guide Agency decision making and compliance.
Oversee and ensure compliance with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provisions, working closely with legal, human resources, supply chain and finance teams to interpret and implement regulatory requirements.
Lead cross-functional teams and project teams to ensure sufficient documentation and processes exist to support audit requirements and expectations.
Coordinate with Corporate Finance departments on audit preparedness and document retention.
Prepare and analyze financial data related to IRA programs, ensuring accurate reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
Provide insight into grant performance, expenditures, and compliance metrics.
Establish project specific reporting standards to communicate with project stakeholders, Executive Leadership, and Governing Boards.
Stay up to date with changes in government regulations related to the IRA and advise leadership on potential impacts to current projects or strategies.
Coordinate benchmarking activities with Public Power partners, local and national industry groups to understand lessons learned and align with best practices.
Other assignments and projects as requested by the EPU Supervisor and manager.
Must participate on the Emergency Response team (ERO) when designated.
Must support the biennial refueling outage

Benefits

Washington State has no state income tax
Cost-of-living lower than the national average
Substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan.
Multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage.
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan repayment
Childcare subsides
Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA)
Health savings account (HSA)
Supplemental life insurances
Credit monitoring/identity theft insurance
Personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year
Nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year
Personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals.