Net Power Cost Analyst/ Sr. Net Power Analyst

POWER YOUR GREATNESS

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

General Purpose

Conduct analysis through research, gathering and interpretation of data, development of alternatives and recommendations for the Net Power Cost department. Present analysis and recommendations to management and may implement selected alternative. Analyses include, but are not limited to cost/benefit analysis, trending/forecasting, financial analysis, budget analysis and reporting.

This position is available at multiple levels. Applicants will be considered for the level that best matches their education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare net power cost regulatory filings, including general rate cases, transition adjustment mechanisms, power cost adjustment mechanisms, and avoided cost filings.
• Prepare and analyze production cost model simulations.
• Assist in production cost model maintenance, including maintaining current resource attributes and updating data series inputs.
• Analyze the impact of changes to modeling inputs and support changes to department management.
• Provide project management support on team’s NPC filing, modeling and/or process improvement projects.
• Support modeling team in collecting, uploading and reviewing data inputs and modeling results.
• Coordinate with other company departments to ensure consistent practices for production cost modeling.
• Assist in the preparation of responses to discovery requests.
• Assist in supporting the company’s net power cost initiatives to other company departments.
• Under supervision, contribute to preparing regulatory filings, testimony, exhibits, and other supporting documentation related to net power costs.
• Present analysis and provide alternatives and recommendations to department management and influence their decision regarding regulatory policies and strategies.
• Assist in the review, upkeep and improvement of the team’s process documentation.
• Provide support on a wide range of operational, analytic or energy market-related tasks.

Additional Responsibilities for the Sr. Net Power Cost Analyst include:

• Defend net power cost regulatory filings, including general rate cases, transition adjustment mechanisms, power cost adjustment mechanisms, and avoided cost filings.
• Assist in representing and supporting the company’s net power cost initiatives to regulators and/or their staffs, key community and customer groups, and other company departments.
• Interface and work with state regulatory commissions regarding appropriate application of company and commission administrative rules.
• Act as the project leader in preparing regulatory filings, testimony, exhibits, and supporting documentation relating to regulatory rules.
• Interpret rules and regulations to internal and external parties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of three years of related analytical work experience.
• Understanding of utility economics, as well as utility commission rules and regulations.
• Ability to independently perform analysis.
• Experience in project and/or task management.
• Proactive and strong communication abilities paired with ability to manage project details, deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced spreadsheet, database, and word processing skills in order to gather, analyze, and present model information.
• Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult with internal and external customers regarding matters/issues which may be sensitive in nature.
• Ability to present alternatives and recommendations.

Additional Requirements for the Sr. Net Power Cost Analyst include:

• A minimum of five years of related analytical work experience.
• Project management skills including project leadership, task identification, and scheduling.
• Knowledge of applicable company policies and procedures; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation applications to gather, analyze, and model information

Preferences

• Advanced degree in related field.
• Knowledge of applicable company policies and procedures; applicable federal, state, and local governmental laws and regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of data analytics, statistics, and economic theory.

Benefits

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

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Additional Information

Req Id: 114692
Company Code: PACIFICORP #PM25
Primary Location: PORTLAND 100% ONSITE
Department: CFO
Schedule: Full Time
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: 77,200 - 122.100

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.

Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon
Career Segment: Sustainability, Law, .NET, Database, Project Manager, Energy, Legal, Technology

Compensation details: 77200-122100 Yearly Salary

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