Senior Operations Data Analyst (Hybrid/Remote)

Mindlance; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provided equipment

Job summary

Mindlance is seeking a Business Data Analyst to advance assessment and valuation of flexible load resources and integrate them into planning and operations. The role collaborates with utility planning, engineering, and load management strategy to translate insights into actionable load management solutions.

The position emphasizes developing analytical tools, dashboards, and executive-ready materials to support strategic decisions and DER valuation.

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.
• Leverage research and analysis to provide insights to planning and operations professionals on cost-effective ways to use flexible load resources to solve grid constraints.
• Develop dashboards, visualizations, and executive-ready materials that translate complex technical and financial analyses into actionable recommendations.

Job description

Mindlance is seeking a Business Data Analyst to advance assessment and valuation of flexible load resources and integrate them into planning and operations. The role collaborates with utility planning, engineering, and load management strategy to translate insights into actionable load management solutions.

The position emphasizes developing analytical tools, dashboards, and executive-ready materials to support strategic decisions and DER valuation.