Strategic Energy Economist & Forecasting Analyst

Alaska Power; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K plan

Pension

Job summary

Chugach Electric Association seeks an analyst to apply economic and quantitative methods to regulatory, business, and legal challenges. You will manage professional economic assignments and contribute to planning, budgeting, and regulatory filings.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s in economics or related field and 3+ years in a utility or regulatory setting. The role involves travel, potential overtime, and collaboration with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of micro and macro-economic theory, econometrics and forecasting.
• Ability to evaluate results and prepare reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex economic and financial analysis, including proforma, net present value, discounted cash flow and forecast modeling.
• Prepare short and long-term load and sales forecasts for budget and planning.
• Facilitate studies of load and associated characteristics; ensure interval load data and related data acquisition processes.
• Assist in strategic business planning and regulatory activities, and other required ad hoc quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Conduct research and analysis on the energy industry to develop and maintain quantitative models.
• Prepare and present reports for senior leadership, the board of directors, other utilities, and the commission.
• Perform analysis of historical and projected trends and compile analytical outputs.
• Manage the acquisition of metered and SCADA data in support of regulatory filing requirements.
• Prepare the documents and reports to support meter audits and maintenance.
• Participate in regulatory activities including general rate cases.
• Prepare routine and non-routine regulatory filings, including Beluga River Unit Gas Transfer Prices, G&T loss factor calculation, distribution line extension charges and fees, cost allocation manual, reporting of acquisition cost savings.
• Conduct analyses of operating data compared to projected cost ratios and evaluate accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement and operational efficiency by identifying areas of opportunity and sharing recommendations with management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Econometrics

Forecasting

Economics theory

Independent work

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Business or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Chugach Electric Association seeks an analyst to apply economic and quantitative methods to regulatory, business, and legal challenges. You will manage professional economic assignments and contribute to planning, budgeting, and regulatory filings.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s in economics or related field and 3+ years in a utility or regulatory setting. The role involves travel, potential overtime, and collaboration with senior leadership.