Senior Energy Forecasting & Financial Analysis

Oglethorpe Power Corporation; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Oglethorpe Power Corporation is seeking an experienced analyst to lead power system modeling and forecasting efforts from Tucker, GA. You will run production cost models, assist in LRFF development, and perform ad hoc analyses to assess financial and operational impacts of generation asset changes.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with budgeting and forecasting, and the ability to communicate findings to senior management and member cooperatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Economics, Statistics, or related field; MBA optional.
• Masters degree with 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• 3–8 years in electric utility generation planning, including production cost models, budgeting, forecasting, and systems operations.
• Proficiency in Excel; PowerPoint experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead power system modeling activities using forecasting, production cost, and capacity expansion software.
• Use spreadsheets and databases to develop analysis tools and document submittals to agencies like RUS and SERC.
• Prepare and present analyses for senior management and executives; maintain assumptions documents for forecasts.
• Coordinate with other analysts to complete final work products and support department budgeting and studies.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to support analysis efforts and obtain necessary information.
• Present finished work professionally, including written reports and formal presentations to peers and senior management.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Economics, Statistics, or related field

Masters degree with 1-2 years of experience

3-8 years in electric utility generation planning including production cost models budgeting forecasting and systems operations

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Oglethorpe Power Corporation is seeking an experienced analyst to lead power system modeling and forecasting efforts from Tucker, GA. You will run production cost models, assist in LRFF development, and perform ad hoc analyses to assess financial and operational impacts of generation asset changes.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with budgeting and forecasting, and the ability to communicate findings to senior management and member cooperatives.