Business Specialist (Portland, Oregon) #113226

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion & belonging

General Purpose

Provides advice and counsel to management and client organizations. Conducts special studies and analyses, develops alternatives, presents recommendations to management and influences management decisions.  Researches, analyzes, develops and implements new strategies, programs, and/or processes in response to changing internal and external conditions.  This position is in the PacifiCorp finance department and is responsible for analyzing the settlement statements and financial results of the new extended day-ahead market (EDAM).  This is a new energy market to be developed in May 2026 between PacifiCorp and the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and other western electric utilities.  

Responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Develop and apply custom data models and algorithms to large data sets.
• Design tools and testing models to ensure data accuracy.
• Create data analysis methodologies to identify trends in large data sets.
• Collaborate with plant operations, energy supply management and regulatory teams to analyze problems, identify issues, innovate and deliver solutions consistent with schedules established and improve business outcomes.
• Provide technical expertise across business to support functions such as invoicing, accounting etc.
• Provide recommendations and implement process and procedural improvements through research of best practices and effective presentation of information, plans and proposals.
   

Requirements for this position include the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• A minimum of five years related experience. 
• Research and analysis skills including the ability to obtain relevant data, evaluate complex situations, develop creative alternatives, provide recommendations, and negotiate and influence outcomes. 
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to establish trust, maintain confidence, and understand social behavior and interactions.
• Ability to work with all organizational levels to influence actions and negotiate outcomes
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively through oral and written means. 
• Project management and leadership skills, including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments. 
• Knowledge of research, analysis and consulting techniques, Company policies, procedures, practices, and applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.

Preferences

• Understanding of California ISO market.
• Understanding electric utility operations
• Strong Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Power BI, Python, R, SQL.
• Experience with developing graphical reports to communicate complex analysis results. 
• Skill in coordinating and managing multiple projects, often with competing deadlines. 

Additional Information

Req Id: 113226 
Company Code: PacifiCorp   
Primary Location: PORTLAND     
Department: CFO 
Schedule: FT
Personnel Subarea:  Exempt
Hiring Range: $90,200 - $127,400  
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12.00% of salary.   

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US 

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.