Senior Forecast Modeling Analyst

MISO•Carmel, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Forecast Modeling Analyst provides forecast and risk assessments of weather, load, wind, and solar generation to support control room operations and situational awareness, including unit commitment and operations under extreme conditions. The role interprets relevant data to assess impacts on load, wind, solar generation, and outages; analyzes risks and uncertainties; and presents risks and mitigation plans to management and forecast customers. The analyst also contributes to developing and improving forecasting methodologies related to large and non-conforming loads. Success in the role includes communicating effectively with peers and cohorts, maintaining a collaborative environment, appropriately identifying and quantifying risk to support unit commitment decisions, and translating complex technical information for non-technical audiences. The appropriate level will be determined based on experience and knowledge.

Requirements

Seven or more years of experience evaluating and interpreting data to formulate short- and medium-range load forecasts for the bulk electric system.
In-depth knowledge of the energy industry within an operations environment.
Ability to identify risk and quantify uncertainty as it relates to load forecasting and renewable generation resources.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, economics, mathematics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Provide forecast and risk assessments of weather, load, wind, and solar generation to support control room operations and situational awareness.
Interpret relevant data to determine impacts on load, wind, solar generation, and outages.
Analyze risks and uncertainties and present risks and mitigation plans to management and forecast customers.
Develop and improve forecasting methodologies related to large and non-conforming loads.
Identify and quantify risk to support unit commitment decisions.
Communicate complex technical information to non-technical audiences and collaborate with peers and cohorts.