Strategic Leader, Economic & Large-Load Forecasting

AEP Service Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 160,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation is seeking a Director of Economic & Large Load Forecasting in Columbus, OH. You will lead governance for large-load opportunities, coordinate forecasting efforts, and translate complex data into executive-ready insights.

You’ll own enterprise-wide communications, support regulator interactions, and guide strategic planning with cross-functional teams to balance reliability, affordability, and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in economics or business administration.
• Significant experience in utility operations, forecasting, regulatory affairs, or economic development.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership or board-level audiences.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI, and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Own the process of tracking and communicating large-load growth across AEP's operating companies.
• Act as a strategic business partner with operating company leadership around large loads and risks.
• Develop enterprise-wide communications for outlook on large loads to executives and regulators.
• Lead development of recurring and ad hoc large-load reporting for leadership, plans, board materials, and scorecards.
• Support governance, decision frameworks, and strategic planning related to large-load forecasting.

Skills

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting

Data visualization

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's in economics or business administration

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

AEP Service Corporation is seeking a Director of Economic & Large Load Forecasting in Columbus, OH. You will lead governance for large-load opportunities, coordinate forecasting efforts, and translate complex data into executive-ready insights.

You’ll own enterprise-wide communications, support regulator interactions, and guide strategic planning with cross-functional teams to balance reliability, affordability, and growth.