Supervisor Load Forecasting and Analysis

Puget Sound Energy; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Puget Sound Energy is seeking a Supervisor Load Forecasting and Analysis to lead the forecasting team, coordinate forecast execution, and establish governance to support load forecasting processes. This role provides direct supervision of analysts and ensures forecast work aligns with quality standards and regulatory filings.

The position partners with management and technical leads to maintain forecasting methodologies while ensuring delivery of forecasts and related work products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, engineering, finance, economics, business administration, or other related field.
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience, including five (5) years in an energy related industry involving performance of complex analysis.
• Experience using relevant models.
• Strong analytical skills to effectively and efficiently analyze resource planning issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and cultivate strong working relationships with contractual counterparties, regulators and other industry participants.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage complex projects.
• Proficient with suite of word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of analysts.
• Coordinate forecast execution and project plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Establish forecast governance processes and documentation standards.
• Collaborate with management and cross-functional partners to align forecasting activities with priorities.
• Uphold safety compliance and promote a culture of total safety.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

MBA (advanced degree)

Job description

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE'sResource Planning Analyticsteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopenSupervisor Load Forecasting and Analysisposition!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

The Supervisor, Load Forecasting and Analysis is responsible for leading analyst development, coordinating forecast execution, and establishing the governance framework that supports the organization's load forecasting processes. This role provides direct supervision of the analyst team while ensuring forecast work is prioritized, coordinated, documented, and completed in accordance with established quality standards.

The Supervisor serves as the operational leader for the forecasting function, partnering closely with the team manager and technical leads, who maintain ownership of forecasting methodology and technical standards. The Supervisor ensures that people, processes, schedules, documentation, and quality controls are aligned to support the successful delivery of forecasts and work products, regulatory filings, and other strategic initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

People Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise and develop a team of analysts.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance discussions, and career development planning.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and guidance to support employee growth.
• Support onboarding, training, and knowledge transfer activities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement.
• Address performance, communication, and interpersonal issues in a timely and constructive manner.
• Encourage open dialogue, learning, and feedback.

Forecast Operations & Project Management

• Manage forecast work intake, prioritization, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate analyst assignments and balance workload across the team.
• Develop and maintain forecast project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor progress and identify risks to schedule, quality, or resource availability.
• Coordinate execution of load forecast development activities and Integrated System Plan-related work.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between analysts, technical leads, leadership, and cross-functional partners.
• Track commitments and ensure deliverables are completed on time and meet established expectations.

Forecast Governance & Quality Control

• Establish and maintain forecast governance processes and documentation standards.
• Lead development of templates, process documentation, and forecasting workpaper requirements.
• Coordinate annual updates to forecasting documentation and supporting materials.
• Develop and maintain quality control, validation, and review procedures.
• Ensure forecasting outputs are supported by appropriate documentation and audit trails.
• Support preparation and maintenance of materials used for regulatory filings and stakeholder reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement of forecasting processes, documentation, and controls.
• Institutionalize forecasting practices and standards.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with technical leads to ensure forecasting methodologies are documented, understood, and consistently applied.
• Collaborate with management to align forecasting activities with organizational priorities.
• Support implementation of strategic initiatives that improve forecasting efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
• Help build a scalable forecasting organization capable of supporting future growth, regulatory requirements, and business needs.

Safety & Other

• Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities.
• Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.
• Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically, and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct.
• Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.
• Reviews and creates communication materials, such as PowerPoint slides, charts, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, engineering, finance, economics, business administration, or other related field.
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience, including five (5) years of experience in an energy related industry involving performance of complex analysis.
• Experience using relevant models.
• Strong analytical skills to effectively and efficiently analyze a wide array of resource planning issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop and cultivate strong working relationships with contractual counterparties, regulators and other industry participants.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage complex projects.
• Proficient with suite of word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree in math, MBA, and/or leadership training courses.
• Strong people leadership and coaching skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Experience leading complex analytical, planning, or forecasting processes.
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to influence across teams and levels of the organization.
• Process improvement and documentation experience.
• A balanced leadership style that combines accountability, development, and collaboration.

Additional Information

At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition, which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector.

The pay range for this position is$87,800.00-$212,300.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career pageWhy Work For Us (pse.com).

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at [e-mail] or 425-462-3017.