Analyst II- Senior Analyst Financial and Energy Forecasting

Oglethorpe Power Corporation; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Oglethorpe Power Corporation is seeking an experienced analyst to lead power system modeling and forecasting efforts from Tucker, GA. You will run production cost models, assist in LRFF development, and perform ad hoc analyses to assess financial and operational impacts of generation asset changes.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with budgeting and forecasting, and the ability to communicate findings to senior management and member cooperatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Economics, Statistics, or related field; MBA optional.
• Masters degree with 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• 3–8 years in electric utility generation planning, including production cost models, budgeting, forecasting, and systems operations.
• Proficiency in Excel; PowerPoint experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead power system modeling activities using forecasting, production cost, and capacity expansion software.
• Use spreadsheets and databases to develop analysis tools and document submittals to agencies like RUS and SERC.
• Prepare and present analyses for senior management and executives; maintain assumptions documents for forecasts.
• Coordinate with other analysts to complete final work products and support department budgeting and studies.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to support analysis efforts and obtain necessary information.
• Present finished work professionally, including written reports and formal presentations to peers and senior management.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Economics, Statistics, or related field

Masters degree with 1-2 years of experience

3-8 years in electric utility generation planning including production cost models budgeting forecasting and systems operations

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Experience running industry standard production cost model software (i.e. ENCOMPASS, AURORA, PLEXOS, PROMOD, SATURN, or similar) to support the annual budget, development of the Long-Range Financial Forecast (LRFF), and ad hoc analysis projects. Develops and maintains tools and processes to help accomplish department goals. Manage assigned work projects including, but not limited to, energy budget preparation, generation asset upgrade feasibility analysis, monthly margin analysis, and studies to determine the financial and operational impact of changes in generation assets or changes in the business environment. Responsibilities may include interaction and communication with senior company management as well as to member cooperatives.

What You’ll Do

• Lead power system modeling activities using forecasting, production cost, and capacity expansion software. Undertake relevant energy and cost forecasting, as well as environmental impact analyses. Extract key operational characteristics and market assumptions from internal and external sources.
• Use spreadsheet and database applications to develop tools for analysis projects using appropriate technical information and skills. Prepare appropriate documentation for submittal to governing agencies (such as RUS and SERC), as necessary. Complete special projects as assigned. Assist management with presentations and ad hoc analysis for senior management and executive staff. Maintain complete assumptions documents for all published forecasts.
• Participate in tasks that support the completion of analysis products including the corporate and member energy and fixed cost budgets and associated analysis projects. Work with other analysts to coordinate a final work product.
• Work and communicate effectively with other departments to both support their analysis efforts and to solicit information necessary to complete analysis projects as directed by others.
• Prepare and present finished work products in a professional manner including formal presentations and written reports to peers and at times to senior management. Review and answer follow-up questions and issues in a timely and professional fashion.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work across internal teams and Member organizations

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Economics, Statistics, or related field. MBA or MBA in progress a plus.
• Masters degree with 1-2 years of experience.
• 3-8 years in the area of electric utility generation planning including using production cost models and experience in budgeting, planning and financial forecasting, and systems operations preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Good knowledge of finance, accounting, forecasting, economics, and engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of generation planning forecasting, power system operations, production cost modeling and analysis, and electric utility rate making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Must be proficient in Excel and have experience with PowerPoint.

Salary: $91440 - $114300 per year