Operations Analyst – CPV Retail

Competitive Power Ventures, Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Ethical work environment

Job summary

A leading energy company in Sugar Land, TX is looking for an Operations Analyst to handle daily retail operations. The role requires 2-5 years of experience in retail energy operations and offers a hybrid work arrangement. Responsibilities include executing policies for commercial retail power customers and effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in business or data-related fields and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in Retail Energy operations, preferably in PJM market.
• Ability to independently research and communicate resolution of complex issues.
• Understanding of quantitative data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Execute operations of policies and procedures for retail power customers.
• Verify adherence to process controls and identify gaps.
• Enter customer information into the CRM system accurately.
• Communicate with Brokers and Customers.

Skills

Retail Energy operations experience

Critical thinking

Problem-solving capabilities

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or data related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SQL

VBA

Python

Job description

Competitive Power Ventures, Inc. (“CPV”), with headquarters in Silver Spring, MD, and offices in Braintree, MA and Sugar Land, TX, is uniquely positioned to leverage global technology and financial partnerships to help modernize America’s power generation. We are driven to improve our energy infrastructure by developing and operating power generation facilities using cutting- edge, domestically available natural gas and renewable power technology. CPV is owned by OPC Energy, the first privately held electric company in Israel. CPV is seeking an Operations Analyst to join our Retail Power Operations team in Sugar Land, TX.

The Operations Analyst is responsible for daily execution of the retail operations processes within the customer order-to-cash lifecycle. This position will work day-to-day activities within the Operations department communicating with both external vendors and internally integrated departments.

Core Responsibilities

• Execute the operations of and contribute to the company’s operations policies and procedures for commercial retail power customers
• Verify close adherence to the process controls and identify future gaps in controls and procedures
• Should have the ability to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of operations processes assigned and make recommendations to improve those processes
• Enter customer information into the Customer Relationship Management system accurately
• Communicate with Brokers and Customers, researching their issues, providing solutions, and responding to inquiries
• Proactively monitor Pre Deal opportunities for setup and insure historical usage is requested on time
• Communicate with Sales and solution for issues during opportunity setup.

Qualifications and Preferred Skills

• 2 to 5 years of experience in Retail Energy operations, preferably in PJM market
• Bachelor’s degree in business or data related field or additional experience in Retail Energy Operations
• Must demonstrate effective critical thinking skills, problem-solving capabilities, and ability to independently research and communicate resolution of complex issues
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate complex issues effectively and concisely− Strong understanding and functional ability in Microsoft Suite of products. Excel, Word, etc.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis, with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Experience in SQL, VBA, or Python a plus
• Experience in Sales Support or Pre Deal Operations a plus
• Understanding of EDI transactions a plus
• Understanding of quantitative data analysis a plus
• Must pass a pre-employment background check, including a criminal and civil check, financial credit, driving record and social security verification

CPV offers a hybrid work arrangement allowing employees to work remotely one day per week, subject to in-office obligations.

CPV holds all employees to the highest ethical standards and is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and honesty to ensure our success.