WPM Analyst or Senior Analyst

Tucson Electric Power; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Electric Power is seeking an Analyst to join the Wholesale Power Marketing analytics team in Tucson. You will analyze market results, dispatch, forecasts and settlements, and maintain data flows behind optimization models and reporting tools.

Your work will improve efficiency and inform strategic decisions across WEIM and SPP Markets+ interfaces. Responsibilities include building data pipelines, validating model inputs, and developing Python/SQL scripts to automate analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of related experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Effective listening, analysis and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Performs quantitative and statistical analysis of market, dispatch, settlement and forecast data.
• Builds and maintains data pipelines, data models and automated reporting.
• Develops analytical tools and scripts (Python, SQL) for recurring analyses.
• Provides analytics support and presents findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

SQL

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of related experience

Tools

PCI front office suite

OATI

EMS data

Job description

We are looking for talented individuals who are passionate about making an impact in the company and the community. and become part of the dynamic energy industry!

Position Description:

Member of the Wholesale Power Marketing team that supports the Wholesale Marketing Department, SPP Markets+ and the Energy Imbalance Market, where you will leverage data analytics to drive operational excellence and market efficiency. In this role, you will be part of the Market’s Strategy and Analytics Team, performing quantitative analysis of market results, dispatch, forecasts and settlements, and maintaining the data, models and reporting behind SPP Markets+ optimization and system modeling. You will also analyze large, complex datasets to uncover patterns and insights, provide data-driven solutions to enhance market operations, and advance organizational processes through data management, including ETL operations and exploratory analysis. You will create and maintain comprehensive documentation for reporting and recurring analyses, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Wholesale Power Marketing operations through advanced data analytics and market insights.

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Position-Related Responsibilities:

• Performs quantitative and statistical analysis of market, dispatch, settlement and forecast data, including forecast-to-actual variance analysis, and communicates findings to WPM personnel and management.
• Monitors and analyzes wholesale market performance and trends in SPP Markets+ and the WEIM, and provides analytical support for market working group and protocol reviews.
• As part of the team, develops WPM wholesale market strategies, including LMP and price-spread analysis, bidding strategy evaluation, and assessment of market opportunities and risks, using quantitative analysis of market, dispatch and settlement data.
• As part of the optimization team, validates model inputs and outputs, such as unit commitment, dispatch constraints, cost curves and transmission limits, against market rules and settlement results.
• Builds and maintains data pipelines, data models and automated reporting that feed market analysis, forecasting and optimization tools (e.g., PCI front office suite, OATI, EMS data).
• Develops analytical tools and scripts (Python, SQL) to automate recurring analyses and support troubleshooting of market systems.
• Works with clients to develop and maintain current business process maps and documentation.
• Supports metrics efforts for WPM, including data collection and validation, data presentation, and evaluation of results.
• Facilitates the interaction between clients and technology providers (internal and external) to implement and maintain reliable solutions.
• Works closely with technical resources and System Administrators as needed to troubleshoot problems or investigate proposed enhancements and determine solutions.
• Documents problem analysis findings and corrective measures for ongoing support and audit purposes.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by management.
• Participates on project teams, assisting in requirements definition and process design while also ensuring that testing and training align with the defined requirements and processes to meet business area needs.
• Identifies and defines opportunities and strategies to use information technology to simplify, integrate, and otherwise improve the organization’s business and workflow processes.
• Drives creative solutions and helps business areas challenge their own assumptions of how they will successfully execute their plans.
• Provides a point of contact for business area relationships. Establishes effective client relationships by developing trust, integrity, credibility, and reliability with each client/business area.

Position-Related Responsibilities specific to Senior Analyst:

All responsibilities of Analyst apply plus the following:

• Gathers requirements from WPM business areas for moderate to complex enhancements and translates those requirements into functional designs used by technical resources to develop solutions.
• Analyzes, documents and maps "As-Is" business processes. Prepares "To-Be" process maps, fit/gap analysis, change impact analysis, and/or other business process change related documentation.
• Develops system, integration, and regression test plans. Leads system, integration, and regression testing activities.Includes validation of data feeds and optimization model outputs.
• Develops and runs ad hoc query reports as needed to troubleshoot problems, fulfill audit requests, and support other client requests.
• Proactively evaluates application functions and features against business processes to support current and evolving business practices.
• Manages assigned tasks of large projects under the leadership of a Project Manager or Business Lead. Leads small projects, preparing all required documentation for delivery of project objectives, as assigned.
• Performs detailed analysis of market outcomes and recommends improvements to models, forecasts and reporting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

(Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.)

Analyst - Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of experience in a related business area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written and proficiency in conducting productive meetings.
• Effective critical listening, analysis and problem