Net Power Cost Analyst/ Sr. Net Power Analyst

PacifiCorp•Portland, OR

4d•$77,200 - $122,100•Onsite

About The Position

Conduct analysis through research, gathering and interpretation of data, development of alternatives and recommendations for the Net Power Cost department. Present analysis and recommendations to management and may implement selected alternative. Analyses include, but are not limited to cost/benefit analysis, trending/forecasting, financial analysis, budget analysis and reporting. This position is available at multiple levels. Applicants will be considered for the level that best matches their education and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of three years of related analytical work experience.
Understanding of utility economics, as well as utility commission rules and regulations.
Ability to independently perform analysis.
Experience in project and/or task management.
Proactive and strong communication abilities paired with ability to manage project details, deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced spreadsheet, database, and word processing skills in order to gather, analyze, and present model information.
Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with internal and external customers regarding matters/issues which may be sensitive in nature.
Ability to present alternatives and recommendations.
A minimum of five years of related analytical work experience.
Project management skills including project leadership, task identification, and scheduling.
Knowledge of applicable company policies and procedures; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.
Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications to gather, analyze, and model information

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in related field.
Knowledge of applicable company policies and procedures; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.
Advanced knowledge of data analytics, statistics, and economic theory.

Responsibilities

Prepare net power cost regulatory filings, including general rate cases, transition adjustment mechanisms, power cost adjustment mechanisms, and avoided cost filings.
Prepare and analyze production cost model simulations.
Assist in production cost model maintenance, including maintaining current resource attributes and updating data series inputs.
Analyze the impact of changes to modeling inputs and support changes to department management.
Provide project management support on team’s NPC filing, modeling and/or process improvement projects.
Support modeling team in collecting, uploading and reviewing data inputs and modeling results.
Coordinate with other company departments to ensure consistent practices for production cost modeling.
Assist in the preparation of responses to discovery requests.
Assist in supporting the company’s net power cost initiatives to other company departments.
Under supervision, contribute to preparing regulatory filings, testimony, exhibits, and other supporting documentation related to net power costs.
Present analysis and provide alternatives and recommendations to department management and influence their decision regarding regulatory policies and strategies.
Assist in the review, upkeep and improvement of the team’s process documentation.
Provide support on a wide range of operational, analytic or energy market-related tasks.
Defend net power cost regulatory filings, including general rate cases, transition adjustment mechanisms, power cost adjustment mechanisms, and avoided cost filings.
Assist in representing and supporting the company’s net power cost initiatives to regulators and/or their staffs, key community and customer groups, and other company departments.
Interface and work with state regulatory commissions regarding appropriate application of company and commission administrative rules.
Act as the project leader in preparing regulatory filings, testimony, exhibits, and supporting documentation relating to regulatory rules.
Interpret rules and regulations to internal and external parties.