Strategic Power Planning Analyst

Basin Electric Power Cooperative; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Basin Electric Power Cooperative seeks a Planning Analyst to assist in long-term power supply planning, IRP development, and related economic analysis. You will support data gathering, modeling, and scenario evaluation to inform procurement and forecasting decisions.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, proficiency with MS Office, and the ability to communicate complex results to cross-functional teams. This is a professional, full-time position based in North Dakota.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, statistics, mathematics, engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist long-term planning, IRP development, and power sale/purchase analysis.
• Perform economic evaluations of power supply alternatives.
• Analyze RTO market impacts on Basin Electric load and resources.
• Gather data and input into planning models and regional analyses.
• Develop models for economic and cost-benefit analyses.
• Prepare financial forecast deliverables and reports.
• Support RFP processes, analyses, and procurement recommendations.
• Assist with contract management related to power purchase agreements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Data gathering

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Basin Electric Power Cooperative seeks a Planning Analyst to assist in long-term power supply planning, IRP development, and related economic analysis. You will support data gathering, modeling, and scenario evaluation to inform procurement and forecasting decisions.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, proficiency with MS Office, and the ability to communicate complex results to cross-functional teams. This is a professional, full-time position based in North Dakota.