Resource Planner II

Colorado Springs Utilities•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Resource Planner II, you will help transform planning, operational, market, customer, and financial data into actionable information that supports strategic decision-making across Colorado Springs Utilities. The position develops and maintains analytical tools, dashboards, reporting platforms, and technical documentation that improve organizational visibility, data accessibility, planning efficiency, and executive decision support. The Energy Resource Planning team plays a critical role in shaping the future of our energy portfolio by evaluating emerging technologies, supporting regional market participation, informing long-term investment decisions, and ensuring reliable and affordable service for our customers.

Requirements

Demonstrated years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, planning, forecasting, technical reporting, utility analytics, or related work
Experience developing dashboards and business intelligence solutions
Experience analyzing large datasets and translating results into actionable recommendations
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Resource Management, Engineering, Data Analytics, Economics, Computer Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Finance, Public Policy, Energy Systems, or a closely related field
Utility industry experience
Experience with Integrated Resource Planning, load forecasting, demand-side management, market analysis, or energy resource planning
Experience with Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, SQL, Python, R, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms
Experience supporting executive reporting and board communications
Experience with technical writing, regulatory filings, and stakeholder communications
Knowledge of utility operations, resource adequacy, energy markets, or long-term planning processes
Experience developing self-service reporting and enterprise data solutions

Responsibilities

Analyze planning, operational, market, customer, and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Support Integrated Resource Planning, load forecasting, resource adequacy studies, and other strategic planning initiatives
Improve access to data by developing standardized datasets, reports, and business intelligence tools
Work with stakeholders to identify reporting needs and develop data-driven solutions that improve decision-making
Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, data visualizations, and automated reporting processes to support utility planning and business decisions
Support data quality, data validation, and documentation efforts to improve confidence in business decisions
Prepare and review executive summaries, presentations, technical reports, and other communication materials to convey analytical and study findings
Translate complex technical and analytical information into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership and stakeholders
Ensure consistency, accuracy, and professional quality of written planning and analytical products

Benefits

Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave –3 days per year
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness