Principal Data Analyst (Principal Power Resource Planning Analyst

City of Tacoma; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tacoma's Tacoma Power invites applications for Principal Power Resource Planning Analyst to guide long-range resource planning with emphasis on demand-side economics, power market dynamics and customer demand modeling.

Join a team shaping future grid investments, collaborating on models, analyses, and strategic recommendations to keep rates low and power reliable for 180,000 customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field; substitution allowed year-for-year
• 4 years of statistical analysis, data modeling or analytics with 1 year in senior/lead role

Responsibilities

• Model: develop, operate and refine long-term resource planning models across scenarios
• Analyze: interpret data and modeling outputs with clear explanations
• Advise: develop resource planning recommendations; act as subject matter expert
• Collaborate: coordinate modeling assumptions with team and other groups

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

Leadership

Technical communication

Power system economics

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, computer science, economics, statistics, mathematics or directly related field

Tools

Python

Job description

Tacoma Power Management is seeking a talented and driven individual to join its Resource Planning & Analytics team. As a Principal Power Resource Planning Analyst, you will help navigate Tacoma Power’s path into the future. This is a time of unprecedented change for electric utilities. New technologies, clean energy policies and changing markets are shifting the energy landscape and presenting new opportunities and challenges for utilities. Despite these changes, one thing remains constant: Tacoma Power will need to make sure it can keep the lights on and keep rates low for customers. Your work will be instrumental in ensuring that we can continue to provide customers with clean, low-cost and reliable power for years to come, regardless of what the future holds.

This position leads key modeling and analysis efforts that inform Tacoma Power’s long-term resource planning work, with particular focus area in demand-side resource economics, power market dynamics and customer demand modeling.

Please note: The Resource Planning & Analytics team currently has two positions open. This position is at the principal level, while the other is at the senior level (Senior Power Resource Planning Analyst). You must apply to each position individually to be considered for both.

• Model: Collaborate in the development, operation and refinement of the models we use to assess the benefits and costs of key long-term resource planning decisions under various scenarios of the future.
• Analyze: Analyze and interpret data and modeling outputs and provide thoughtful explanation of results.
• Advise: Participate in the development of resource planning recommendations and serve as subject matter expert within areas of expertise and provide technical guidance and support to team and staff in other groups.
• Collaborate: Work closely with the Resource Planning & Analytics team to coordinate modeling assumptions and approaches and with other groups throughout the utility on specific projects.

Minimum Education*

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, computer science, economics, statistics, mathematics or directly related field

*Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis

Minimum Experience*

4 years of experience in statistical analysis, data modeling or data analytics including 1 year prior at senior, lead and/or supervisory level

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

Some positions may require individuals to complete annual training and pass a comprehensive personal risk assessment (background check) prior to employment and every five years thereafter as required by federal regulatory requirements (NERC-CIP)

Desired Qualifications

• Strong investigative and exploratory skills
• Experience with script-based data analysis tools (Python preferred)
• Ability to present technical information clearly and concisely
• Advanced degree in Economics, Finance, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering or related field
• Previous experience successfully leading analysis projects
• Knowledge of power system economics, wholesale energy markets and/or energy policy

A Commitment to Equity & Diversity

At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

Tacoma Power

Tacoma Power is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 180,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you'll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Details: Annual Salary: $122,096.00 - $171,953.60

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