Load Forecasting Data Analyst I, II, III or Senior
About The Position
Tri-State is hiring one Load Forecasting Data Analyst at one of four job grades: Analyst I, II, III, or Senior. The grade will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience and Tri-State’s business needs at the time of hire. The role provides high-level individual-contributor support for load forecasting, topology management, metering administration, compliance reporting, and enterprise data governance. At the senior level, the analyst serves as the technical authority for forecast data, topology relationships, and complex business issues, establishing technical standards, resolving cross-system issues, and recommending long-term improvements while remaining actively involved in day-to-day analytical, reporting, and data-management work. The analyst administers and enhances enterprise forecasting, topology, metering, reporting, and planning data systems. The position leads complex topology and forecasting analyses, prepares and validates compliance and regulatory reporting, develops analytics and automation, improves data governance and quality controls, and supports strategic planning and operational initiatives. The role also establishes cross-training and continuity practices for critical processes and provides technical guidance to the organization without supervisory authority. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and, for the Senior level, at least eight years of progressively responsible related experience. Candidates with less experience may be hired at the Analyst I, II, or III grade. Travel may be needed for training, conferences, and meetings. The role may require overtime as needed and requires regular, reliable, and predictable performance of essential duties. Tri-State is a not-for-profit wholesale power supply cooperative headquartered in Westminster, Colorado. It serves electric distribution cooperative and public power district members across four states and employs approximately 1,000 people across five states. The position offers flexible work schedules, including compressed workweeks and opportunities to telecommute remotely up to 40%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business, Energy Management, or a related field.
- For the Senior Load Forecasting Data Analyst level: at least eight years of progressively responsible experience in forecasting, utility analytics, topology management, transmission services, compliance reporting, or related disciplines. Candidates with less experience may be hired at the I, II, or III grade level.
- Expert knowledge of forecasting data, topology relationships, utility reporting requirements, and enterprise data-management practices.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex analytical initiatives, cross-functional projects, and process-improvement efforts.
- Advanced experience with SQL, Python, SAS, or similar analytical tools.
- Ability to develop strategy, influence decision-making, and provide technical leadership.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to engage leadership, stakeholders, and external organizations.
- Willingness to travel when needed for training, conferences, and meetings.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Experience leading enterprise-wide data governance, forecasting, planning, or analytical programs.
- Advanced expertise in SQL, Python, SAS, data visualization, and automation.
- Experience working directly with transmission providers, balancing authorities, regulatory agencies, industry organizations, or member systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform Analyst III responsibilities with expanded accountability for establishing technical standards, developing and implementing processes and procedures, and driving continuous improvement.
- Administer and enhance enterprise forecasting, topology, metering, reporting, and planning data systems.
- Serve as the principal authority for Master Meter Table administration, topology governance, and enterprise data relationships; establish methodologies and standards for identifying, maintaining, and integrating topology characteristics across systems.
- Evaluate complex topology changes, transmission arrangements, member-system modifications, and forecasting impacts, and provide recommendations to management and stakeholders.
- Take end-to-end technical responsibility for preparing and validating complex compliance reports, regulatory submissions, transmission-provider reporting requirements, and related documentation; resolve technical exceptions and coordinate submission readiness without supervisory authority.
- Design, develop, and maintain advanced analytics, automation solutions, reporting platforms, business intelligence tools, and enterprise data integrations.
- Establish and improve data governance practices, reporting methodologies, validation procedures, and quality-assurance processes.
- Support strategic planning, forecasting, compliance, and operational initiatives through advanced analysis and technical expertise; review forecasting methodologies, validate assumptions, evaluate performance, and identify opportunities to improve accuracy and consistency.
- Develop and recommend enhancements to forecasting methodologies, data sources, quality controls, and analytical processes.
- Provide organizational guidance on forecasting, topology, metering, and enterprise data management practices.
- Establish and maintain cross-training and continuity standards for critical processes; ensure designated backups have current procedures, technical walkthroughs, and opportunities to execute critical duties, address knowledge-transfer gaps, and recommend coverage priorities to management.
- Maintain compliance with company policies and applicable payroll regulations, laws, standards, and best practices.
- Travel when needed to attend training, conferences, and meetings.
- Work overtime as needed and maintain regular, reliable, and predictable performance of essential functions.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible work schedules, including compressed workweeks and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Retirement option
- Long-term disability (LTD)
- Short-term disability (STD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid leave benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
