DER Planning & Grid Analytics Specialist

Spectraforce Technologies; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in Oakland, CA is seeking a Business Data Analyst to advance assessment and valuation of flexible load resource opportunities, integrating them into planning, procurement, and operations to unlock new flexible capacity.

The role collaborates with utility planning, engineering, and data teams to translate complex analyses into actionable recommendations, with a hybrid schedule (on-site and twice-a-month).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, engineering or equivalent.
• 5 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Experience with programming and scripting languages, such as Python and SQL.
• Experience with data warehousing, data quality, and ETL techniques.
• Experience with data processing tools such as Excel, SharePoint, and Microsoft Lists.
• Experience with financial and techno-economic modeling.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to develop criteria and methodologies for incorporating flexible load resources into planning scenarios by working with planners to identify areas with overloads, reliability issues, and operational risks.
• Connect with experts to understand available data sources and develop strategies that support the efficient management and application of that data to inform key decision-making.
• Support the development of executive and board-level materials by synthesizing analytical findings, insights, and recommendations for key stakeholders and decision makers.
• Support regulatory strategy, proceedings, stakeholder engagement, and DER valuation discussions with the CPUC, CEC, California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and other stakeholders.
• Leverage research and analysis to provide insights to planning and operations professionals on cost-effective ways to use flexible load resources to solve grid constraints.
• Design and execute field studies and planning analyses to validate the firmness, duration, and magnitude of load relief, rate impacts, and financial outcomes delivered by DERs.
• Develop dashboards, visualizations, and executive-ready materials that translate complex technical and financial analyses into actionable recommendations.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data analysis

Power BI

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, engineering or equivalent

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CYMDIST

PSLF

Aspen

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Spectraforce Technologies in Oakland, CA is seeking a Business Data Analyst to advance assessment and valuation of flexible load resource opportunities, integrating them into planning, procurement, and operations to unlock new flexible capacity.

The role collaborates with utility planning, engineering, and data teams to translate complex analyses into actionable recommendations, with a hybrid schedule (on-site and twice-a-month).