Business Analyst II / Senior | Resource Management

Arizona Public Service - APS; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Business Analyst II/Senior to engage in data analysis and modeling functions critical to resource management. This role involves evaluating wholesale markets, assisting in operational plans, and developing resource alternatives based on market conditions. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a solid educational background in a quantitative field, and proficient computer skills, including industry-standard software. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will support strategic goals and enhance operational efficiency in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in business analytics or equivalent education.
• Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex analysis of energy markets and system operations.
• Develop resource plan alternatives based on market trends and conditions.

Skills

Data Analysis

Quantitative Techniques

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Writing Skills

Knowledge of Economic Principles

Knowledge of Natural Gas Markets

Education

BS/BA Degree in Business

BS/BA Degree in Engineering

BS/BA Degree in Economics

BS/BA Degree in Finance

BS/BA Degree in Information Technology

BS/BA Degree in Mathematics

BS/BA Degree in Physics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Industry Programming Language

Job description

Business Analyst II / Senior | Resource Management

Pay Competitive

Location: Phoenix/Arizona

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

• Req#: 7846

The APS Promise is our commitment to our customers, community, and each other. It explains why we’re here (our purpose), what we’re here to do (vision and mission), and the principles and behaviors that will empower us to achieve our strategic goals. It represents the opportunity to build on our cultural strengths and develop new behaviors that will enable our future success.

Summary

Business Analyst II / Senior | Resource Management - Participates in a variety of data analysis and modeling functions including identification of resource needs and selections, evaluating wholesale markets, planning and assisting with system operations, assessing other business or operational plans or items utilizing advanced qualitative and quantitative techniques, and regulatory support. Develop resource plan alternatives based on market trends and conditions, wholesale market changes, or other analytical findings critical to the business.

What your day would be like:

You are responsible for:

• Analysis of wholesale markets, system operations, or other business or operational plans or items utilizing advanced qualitative and quantitative techniques.
• Assists others in development and evaluation of resource plans, market changes, or other analysis that requires input from other Departments.

Minimum Requirements

Business Analyst II

• BS/BA Degree in business, engineering, economics, finance, information technology, mathematics, physics, or similar quantitative field.
• PLUS four (4) years related business analytics experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with demonstrated comparable knowledge and abilities.
• Must have good communication, presentation, and writing skills.
• Knowledge of principles of economic unit commitment/dispatch, wholesale market operations, and the functional and economic characteristics of Company power resources and the interconnected system is desired.
• Basic knowledge of natural gas markets including contracts, and utilization within a power plant.
• Proficient computer skills including a thorough knowledge of a commonly used industry programming language to modify large data sets and extensive experience in the applied use of Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Access, and Word is desired.

Business Analyst Senior

• BS/BA Degree in business, engineering, economics, finance, information technology, mathematics, physics, or similar quantitative field.
• PLUS six (6) years related business experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with demonstrated comparable knowledge and abilities.
• Knowledge of principles of economic unit commitment/dispatch, wholesale market operations, and the functional and economic characteristics of Company power resources and the interconnected system is desired.
• Knowledge of natural gas markets including contracts, and utilization within a power plant.
• Must have strong communication, presentation, and writing skills.
• May be responsible for leading teams in evaluations and implementation of solutions.
• This position may rotate through various areas of Resource Management and, depending upon the area, could involve work shifts that are different from normal business hours.
• Certain departments may require ability to work rotating on-call shifts, as business needs require.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications

• Proficient computer skills including a thorough knowledge of a commonly used industry programming language to modify large data sets and extensive experience in the applied use of Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Access, and Word is desired.

Major Accountabilities

1. Conducts complex analysis of energy markets, system operations, resource evaluations, or other business or operational plans or items utilizing advanced qualitative and quantitative techniques.
2. Develops and supports presenting information to leaders and executives highlighting or recommending resource plan alternatives based on market trends and conditions, wholesale market changes, or other analytical findings critical to the business.
3. Evaluates resource plans, market changes, or other complex analysis that requires input from Legal department, Regulatory, Resource Management, Fossil Generation, and/or Middle and Back Office, etc.
4. May perform analysis to optimize the timing of generation outages, determine economic power transactions, and assist traders in developing strategies for serving APS load obligations in the most cost-effective manner that also supports system reliability.
5. Performs moderately complex quantitative analysis using production cost models to develop a comprehensive resource plan, support trading and the Fuels Department, implement the hedge plan, or produce the corporate Fuel Budget.
6. Evaluates historic and forecasted market data, including pricing and trends to develop forecasts and analytical and mathematical models and analysis to support business unit performance plans and efforts.
7. Develops detailed and complex reports, such as the Integrated Resource Plan or topic-specific white papers, to support business unit initiatives and decision-making involving capital expenditures, major commercial commitments, and changes in operating strategy.
8. Performs economic and financial studies, including cash flow analysis, rates of return computations, and revenue requirements analysis as required.
9. Provides technical and advanced quantitative methods in support of system operations, trading, middle office, and risk management functions.
10. Actively participates in projects to produce effective project teams. Ensure the development of a cooperative culture that supports team accomplishments and eliminates barriers and roadblocks.
11. Maintain a high awareness and understanding of key internal business functions, personnel, potential business improvement opportunities, key industry issues, key stakeholders, regulators, and technology trends. Assists others participating in industry forums involving activities that affect the energy markets to provide input for changes and to understand impacts to APS.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Arizona Public Service is a smoke-free workplace.

Flex Role:
This position is not required to be performed at a specific APS facility as long as adequate technology and a solid ergonomic setup are present. Pending agreement with leadership, employees hired into this role will be able to choose where they prefer to perform their work. Employees will have two options to choose from:

• APS office based: The employee prefers to work most of the time from an APS facility.
• Home based: The employee prefers to work most of the time from his/her home.

*Employees in Flex roles are required to reside in Arizona (or NM for Four Corners-based employees). Role types are subject to change based on business need.

About the Company

Arizona Public Service is the largest electric utility in Arizona, United States, and the principal subsidiary of publicly traded S&P 500 member Pinnacle West Capital Corporation.