Lead Analyst, Risk (wildfire risk modeling)

Liberty

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada. At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America – a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together. We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.Purpose The Lead Risk Analyst is responsible for advancing Liberty’s enterprise wildfire risk modeling capabilities in alignment with Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety guidelines and California Public Utility Commission regulatory requirements. The role serves as the technical lead for the development, enhancement, validation, and deployment of Liberty’s wildfire risk model, integrating geospatial, environmental, infrastructure, and vegetation datasets to assess ignition probability, consequence, and mitigation effectiveness. This position drives Liberty’s Risk‑Based Decision‑Making Framework by providing expert‑level analytical insights, designing modeling methodologies, and ensuring that risk outputs support strategic planning across Operations, Wildfire Prevention, Vegetation Management, Engineering, and Regulatory Affairs. The Lead Risk Analyst also provides mentorship to analysts, leads complex modeling initiatives, and serves as a primary technical liaison for external risk modeling and fire science partners. #LI-HybridAccountabilities

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
3+ years experience in data analytics, risk modeling, GIS, or wildfire science.
Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and GIS platforms.
Strong technical writing and communication skills for regulatory audiences.

Nice To Haves

Experience with weather, fire behavior, and risk modeling tools preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, calibration, and continuous improvement of Liberty’s wildfire risk model.
Conduct advanced analysis of vegetation, asset condition, environmental hazards, and fire behavior.
Produce risk model outputs and documentation for CPUC filings, OEIS reviews, and regulatory audits.
Build dashboards, automation tools, and data pipelines for operational risk insights.
Serve as senior technical liaison to internal teams and external modeling consultants.
Influence cross‑functional decision‑making by communicating complex technical concepts clearly.