Remote Strategic Data Analyst – DER & Grid Modeling

Aptonet; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Aptonet is seeking a Business Data Analyst to advance assessment and valuation of flexible load resources, integrating them into planning and operations to delay or avoid expanding infrastructure. You will collaborate with utility planning, engineering, and load management teams to derive insights on DER placement and orchestration.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, development of dashboards, and support for regulatory and market analyses to inform strategic load management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of related experience or equivalent.
• Experience with 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Model building

Action oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science / CS / engineering

Tools

Python

SQL

Power BI

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Aptonet is seeking a Business Data Analyst to advance assessment and valuation of flexible load resources, integrating them into planning and operations to delay or avoid expanding infrastructure. You will collaborate with utility planning, engineering, and load management teams to derive insights on DER placement and orchestration.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, development of dashboards, and support for regulatory and market analyses to inform strategic load management and