Commercial Energy Supply Analyst Sr. | Commercial Operations

AEP Service Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation is seeking an experienced professional to oversee its portfolio of renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs) and related energy projects. The role involves ensuring counterparty compliance, data compilation, and addressing RTO issues across multiple regions.

You will support additional PPAs and wholesale agreements, collaborate with Grid Solutions on new energy supply needs, and assist with regulatory processes and testimony for filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
• At least seven years of utility industry experience in relevant roles.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review PPA contract administration.
• Ensure general compliance with contract terms.
• Validate and process economic curtailment invoicing.
• Manage annual contract requirements and data generation.
• Prepare for and participate in contract negotiations.
• Coordinate with Commercial Operations to resolve RTO issues.
• Analyze data for PPAs and renewable projects, including day-ahead forecasting.
• Execute energy services agreements for PPAs and assets.
• Lead onboarding for new renewable assets.
• Coordinate state regulatory responses and reporting.
• Provide testimony support in regulatory filings.

Skills

PPA contract administration

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Financial statements knowledge

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for overseeing AEP’s portfolio of renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs) including counterparty compliance with the terms of the PPA, data compilation and analysis, and solving regional transmission organization (RTO) related issues. Support AEP's portfolio of other purchase power agreements and wholesale agreements. Work with Grid Solutions Organization on new energy supply needs including Renewable owned asset additions and energy/capacity purchase agreements. Provide support for contractual requirements & obligations of existing jointly owned assets, energy/capacity third party arrangements. Support efforts required for new and existing commercial services agreements related to Renewable energy owned assets. Work with Commercial Operations teams supporting new owned Renewable asset system/process set up and onboarding.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate and review PPA contract administration.


• General compliance of contract terms and conditions.


• Validation and processing of economic curtailment invoicing.


• Annual contract requirements (e.g. maintenance schedules and processing of generation data).


• Prepare for and participate in contract negotiations process.


• Coordinate with other Commercial Operations departments on solving RTO issues associated with the portfolio of PPAs.


• Perform complex data analysis associated with PPAs and renewable energy projects including performance of day-ahead energy forecasting, sourcing of data from various groups or external resources, validation of data for reasonableness, presentation of data.


• Execute & manage energy services agreements and related services for Renewable Purchase Power Agreements and owned Renewable assets.


• Lead commercial support for coordination of new owned Renewable asset system/process set up & onboarding


• Coordinate state regulatory processes including development of responses to discovery requests, and annual operating company reporting requirements.


• Provide testimony support in regulatory filings.

What We’re Looking For:

Education requirements are listed below:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering or related field of study.

Experience requirements are listed below:

• A minimum of seven (7) years' utility industry experience in an engineering, business development, financial, RTO operations and/or business strategy role.


• Experience should include a working understanding of financial statements (Balance Sheet/Income Statement/Cash Flow Statement) and budgets.

Other:

• General knowledge of renewable generation technologies.


• Regulated cost recovery experience a plus


• Strong analytical, oral and written communication and presentation skills are required.


• Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with a diverse set of internal personnel is required.


• Working knowledge of RTO (PJM Interconnection, Southwest Power Pool) rules and processes a plus.


• Graduate degree in a relevant field of study is desired.

What You’ll Get:

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do! At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: SP20-008

Compensation Range: $87,633.00 - $109,544.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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