Senior Power Supply Analyst

Grant PUD•Ephrata, WA

20h•$109,325 - $191,318•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Power Supply Analyst performs advanced analytical and modeling work in the Power Portfolio & Strategy Department. This position develops and maintains power supply and portfolio models that inform resource planning, procurement decisions, and policy/regulatory compliance. The Senior Power Supply Analyst supports Grant PUD’s mission to deliver reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy by optimizing the power supply portfolio and providing analytical support for portfolio risk management and the Integrated Resource Plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field required, or 2 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in power supply planning, energy modeling, or utility resource analysis, preferably in a public or municipal utility setting or closely related area.
Advanced proficiency in data analytics, quantitative methods, and model development/maintenance.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including advanced Excel skills.
Working knowledge of Western power markets and wholesale power transactions.
Working knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and policies affecting the utility industry.
Knowledge of electric utility operations, including generation, wholesale trading, and an understanding of transmission/distribution concepts.
Experience performing financial, risk, and/or stochastic analysis.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate complex technical information clearly through written reports, presentations, and stakeholder discussions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with resource modeling software or production cost/simulation tools (e.g., Aurora or PLEXOS).
Experience with Python, R, SQL, and/or Power BI (or comparable analytics and visualization tools).

Responsibilities

Develop, build, and maintain long-term portfolio models to evaluate resource adequacy, cost, and risk, including detailed hydroelectric project modeling consistent with the Grant PUD's portfolio.
Evaluate new resource options (energy, capacity, cost, and risk), including renewable resources, energy storage, demand response, and market purchases.
Provide analytical and modeling support for strategies to manage wholesale portfolio risk, including load and resource modeling to support the Integrated Resource Plan, Grant PUD’s Slice auction activities, and other wholesale market transactions.
Collaborate with Finance and Rates/Pricing teams to align portfolio recommendations with budget requirements and Grant PUD's Growth Management Strategies.
Provide analytical support to Trading and Commercial Operations to inform marketing decisions in alignment with Grant PUD goals, including optimization within established risk metrics and limits.
Ensure modeling assumptions, methodologies, and results are clearly documented, transparent, and auditable.
Maintain workflows, processes, and tools that support consistency, transparency, and reproducibility of modeling outputs.
Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate portfolio performance, planning outcomes, risk exposure, and forecast-to-actual performance.
Participate in public meetings and stakeholder workshops to explain modeling results, planning assumptions, and portfolio recommendations.
Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.
Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies & procedures.
Actively support and participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to: Following all safety policies and procedures. Alerting supervisors and coworkers of unsafe or hazardous working conditions. Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor. Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.
In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.