About Ava Community Energy
Ava Community Energy (Ava), Formerly East Bay Community Energy, is a Joint Powers Authority comprising Alameda County and its incorporated areas, and the cities of Lathrop, Stockton, and Tracy. Avas charter is to provide its customers with low carbon, cost-effective electricity that integrates innovative energy products and maximizes local benefits through the development of local solutions, ranging from increasing access to rooftop solar to supporting the adoption of electric vehicles.
Culture and Commitment to Diversity
Ava believes in a vibrant culture that supports and nurtures a workplace that offers every individual the opportunity to attain professional goals and contribute to accomplishing our mission. We foster a culture of open communication, responsibility, curiosity, accountability, and teamwork. We want creative problem solvers that are excited to work in an entrepreneurial environment and grow our organization!
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of our service areas rich culture and communities. We welcome a diversity of experiences, perspectives, and skills.
We strongly encourage people of all characteristics to apply and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type based on age, religion, color, gender identity or expression, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or creed, marital status, military or veteran sexual orientation, genetic information or characteristics, and those with a disability as protected by federal, state and local laws.
Position Summary
Ava is seeking to hire a full-time Power Resources Analyst reporting to the Director of Origination, Power Resources. The Power Resources Analyst will play an important role in Avas objective of bringing clean, affordable power to its customers by assisting in managing Avas Resource Adequacy (RA) portfolio, engaging in procurement activities, and taking the lead on regular RA compliance filings. Additionally, the Power Resources Analyst will contribute to Avas Renewable Energy Credit (REC) and Carbon Free/emissions (CF) portfolio and associated compliance.
This role is ideal for an individual who has had exposure to the energy sector and wants to move into a more transactional role or an individual who has spent time in a transactional/business/analytical role and wants a role in energy.
Position Details
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Portfolio Management: Assist in owning and monitoring Avas Resource Adequacy (RA) position, and take the initiative to develop or work with consultants or internal experts to develop tools and systems related to RA position tracking.
- Regulatory Compliance: Collaborate with Avas Scheduling Coordinator to submit timely and accurate RA compliance filings and assist in REC/Renewable Portfolio Standard/Carbon compliance filings.
- Procurement: Issue solicitations and engage in bilateral procurement activities. Ensure procurement complies with Avas Energy Risk Management policy. Maintain relationships with power suppliers and other stakeholders.
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts with counterparties using Western Systems Power Pool (WSPP) and Edison Energy Institute (EEI) contracting structures.
- Settlements: Support the monthly settlement and invoice verification process.
- Report positions to executive leadership and seek feedback and approval from senior leadership on procurement decisions.
- Respond to data requests from Finance, Data Analytics, Local Development teams, or others.
- Support other procurement and compliance activities within the Power Resources team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in energy, utilities, business, or similar field.
- Preferred: Experience and familiarity with commercial contracts and terms, California energy markets, regulatory compliance
- Experience with energy trading, analytics or policy a plus
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel and PowerPoint) and data visualization tools or related software.
- Work Style:
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Think critically and strategically.
- Work well with diverse teams and is highly collaborative.
- Communicate effectively and professionally.
- Has enthusiasm for bringing value to Avas local community and customers.
- High attention to detail and ability to connect details to context (high-level strategic initiatives, policy goals, etc.)
- Handle multiple priorities to meet deadlines and escalate key issues.
- Work accurately and swiftly under pressure.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual salary for this position is $103,004, with a Total Compensation of up to $109,184 annually based on performance.
Ava offers a generous benefits package which includes:
- Zero cost Individual, family, and domestic partner health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Life and AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD
- Retirement with Employer Matching
- Social Security deferment plan
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Commuter Benefits
- Fertility & Adoption Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Support
- Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care accounts)
- Paid Volunteer Days
- And More!
Location and Working Conditions
This position will be based in Ava headquarters in Oakland, near BART. Ava’s team has a hybrid approach inclusive of in-office and remote work. This role is expected to go into the office Tuesday, Thursday, and the first Wednesday of the month. We are not providing relocation or sponsorships currently.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ava is dedicated to reasonably accommodate an applicant for known physical or mental disabilities so that the applicant may participate in the application process. We will engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process with any employee with a known physical or mental disability to identify potential reasonable accommodations, if any, to enable the employee to perform the essential functions of their position.
- General office environment is primarily sedentary work which requires the following physical activities: standing, sitting, walking, reaching, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- The noise level is usually moderate.
Licenses/Certificates
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California drivers license or the ability to provide alternate transportation and a safe driving record.
Working at Ava Community Energy
Ava is committed to complying with applicable laws, including the Americans with Disability Act and Fair Employment and Housing Act, ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. Ava prohibits unlawful discrimination based on age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), genetic information or characteristics, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. Ava strives to maintain a COVID-free workplace, being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment (exemptions will be evaluated by legal counsel).
The information contained herein has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The information also does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.