Economic and Large-Load Forecasting Lead

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 160,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH seeks a Director of Economic & Large Load Forecasting to lead governance, forecasting, and executive reporting for large-load opportunities including data centers and manufacturing sectors.

You will coordinate with operations, communicate with senior leadership and regulatory bodies, and translate complex forecasts into clear strategic recommendations for enterprise decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics or Business Administration.
• A minimum of ten years' relevant experience in load or fundamental forecast in utility context.
• Significant experience in utility operations, forecasting, regulatory affairs, or economic development.

Responsibilities

• Own governance processes to track and communicate large-load growth across operating companies.
• Lead executive communications and strategic reporting to regulators, investors, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide strategic leadership for economic and large-load forecasting activities and data governance policies.
• Support scenario analysis and strategic planning for emerging large-load demand.

Skills

Large-load forecasting

Executive communications

Stakeholder alignment

Cross-functional leadership

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics or Business Administration

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Power BI

Data visualization

Job description

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH seeks a Director of Economic & Large Load Forecasting to lead governance, forecasting, and executive reporting for large-load opportunities including data centers and manufacturing sectors.

You will coordinate with operations, communicate with senior leadership and regulatory bodies, and translate complex forecasts into clear strategic recommendations for enterprise decision-making.