Transmission System Market Analyst - Portland, Oregon - #112284

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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 and diversity, equity and inclusion.

General Purpose

Conducts analysis through research, gathering and interpretation of data, with a focus on bulk electric system transmission reliability helping to ensure the stability and resilience of the electrical grid through real-time monitoring, analysis, and optimization of market operations.   Presents analysis and recommendations to management and may implement selected alternative. Analyses include, but are not limited to, feasibility studies, cost/benefit analysis, tracking system trends, financial analysis, congestion analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor bulk electric system transmission operations and past energy market dynamics, including generation output, load forecasts, and transmission constraints.
• Analysis of market activities to determine any possible shortfalls/patterns.
• Assist with the identification of bulk electric system transmission congestion within the PacifiCorp system, through analysis of real time market congestion information and offset charges.
• Promote a customer first culture and commit to delivering outstanding results for customers.
• Prepare key managerial performance reports associated with Real Time Market transmission reliability. 
• Perform complex assignments lacking precedent and requiring creativity.  
• Prepare regular reports, incident analyses, and post-event assessments to evaluate bulk electric system transmission performance, identify root causes of reliability issues, and recommend improvements to enhance grid resilience.
• Provide advice or functional direction and assume a lead role in the work group. 
• Perform audits and inquiries; assess business issues and risks within the organization. 
• Research and analyze complex data. 
• Report on performance and develop alternatives and recommendations for improvement to management.  
• Lead implementation of selected alternative to various analysis projects. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or other applicable fields; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• A minimum of 3 years of directly related experience in gathering, analysis, interpretation, trending, forecasting, and modeling skills. 
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar systems.  
• Project management skills including project leadership, task identification, scheduling, and cost/expenditure identification. 
• Prepare regular reports, incident analyses, and post-event assessments to evaluate bulk electric system transmission performance, identify root causes of reliability issues, and recommend improvements to enhance grid resilience.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications to gather, analyze, and model information. 
• Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with internal and external customers regarding matters/issues which may be sensitive and complex in nature.
• Ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team; ability to present alternatives and recommendations.
• Knowledge of applicable company policies and procedures; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.

Preferences

• Knowledge and understanding of the electric utility industry and its regulatory and operating environments.
• Experience with bulk electric system transmission market operations.
• Experience working within a control center environment. 
• Understanding of project life cycles. 
• Understanding of FERC/NERC requirements.

Additional Information

Req Id: 112284 
Company Code: PacifiCorp  
Primary Location: Portland, Oregon    
Department: Power Delivery 
Schedule: Full-Time 
Personnel Subarea: Exenpt
Hiring Range: $76,200 - $89,600

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12% 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.

At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. 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.