Senior Forecasting Analyst, Resource Planning

AES US • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Join The AES Corporation, a Fortune 500 company leading the global energy revolution. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Analyst – Forecasting Resource Planning to support our utility forecasting efforts. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining load forecasts, conducting research, and supporting regulatory filings through data-driven insights. If you are passionate about energy analytics and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply. AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration, and is ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations. We are dedicated to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050 and are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization with innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Engineering, Economics, Business, Accounting, from an accredited college/university.
• 2-5 years experience in utility energy forecasting or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent capabilities.
• Electric utility experience
• Strong technology skills and analytical skills and detailed understanding of the load forecasting process and weather normalizing electric sales
• Strong ability to collaborate with team members
• Strong communication skills with ability to prepare and make clear and concise technical/business presentations.
• Critical proficiencies include: accountability, data analytics and problem solving

Nice To Haves

• MBA is a plus
• Experience with multivariable regression analysis to predict utility sales desired.
• Experience with discounted cash flow analysis, scenario analysis, and decision analysis are a plus.
• Experience with Itron load forecasting/research tools, e.g. Metrix ND

Responsibilities

• Develops Indianapolis Power and Light and Dayton load forecasts: energy, peak and revenue forecasts
• Maintains and updates sales and revenue forecast models and load research database
• Tracks and explains monthly budget variances due to weather, efficiency and economics
• Summarizes and delivers load forecasts to finance, accounting and leadership for budgets
• Prepares load forecasts for Coordinated Resource Planning
• Leads contracts and relationships with load forecasting vendors
• Researches power industry trends in load forecasting and incorporates future risks and opportunities into modeling

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Values diversity at our company
• Does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
• Commitment to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion.
• Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
• E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees