Energy Resource Planning Acquisition Analyst – Finance

PSE’s Energy Resource Development team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Energy Resource Planning Acquisition Analyst – Finance position!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Job Description

Puget Sound Energy is looking for an Energy Resource Planning Acquisition Analyst to join our team. PSE is on a journey to shape the future of energy, with a requirement to provide a greenhouse gas-neutral power supply by 2030 and provide 100% of power supply from renewable and non-emitting resources by 2045. We must meet these goals while maintaining reliable power supply to our customers. These changes will help us support the communities we serve with renewable and cleaner energy for generations to come.

The Energy Resource Planning Acquisition Analyst will work within the Resource Acquisition department to evaluate offers for clean energy resources through our request for proposals (RFP) process and identify which potential resources can cost-effectively help us meet our clean energy goals and satisfy our capacity needs.

Leveraging tools and techniques from Microsoft Excel to Aurora, the analyst will perform financial and energy portfolio analysis to identify a portfolio of potential resources that meet PSE’s needs at the lowest reasonable cost.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and economics, be comfortable with quantitative modelling, have the discipline to document assumptions and processes, and be able to contribute to a team in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares financial forecasts related to revenue requirements, operating expenses, capital expenditures, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), net income for potential new resources.
• Performs long-term resource analysis under direction of senior staff using spreadsheet models and programs such as Aurora and Plexos.
• Develops and maintains input and output databases necessary to perform long-term resource planning analysis.
• Researches critical energy policy issues that may affect the Company’s long-term resource strategy.
• Organizes results of analysis and research projects.
• Supports resource acquisitions.
• Develops written documents and presentations to effectively communicate results of research and analyses.
• Performs of miscellaneous analysis and research at the direction of senior staff.
• Creates communication materials, such as PowerPoint slides, charts, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in energy related industry including complex analysis; Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Math, or related field
• Experience building complex spreadsheets to analyze questions;
• Demonstrated ability to be a supportive team member.
• Solid written, interpersonal, and group communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Ph.D./Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Math, or related field.
• Strong background in finance.
• 2 years of experience in energy-related industry including complex analysis.
• Experience performing statistical analysis.
• Demonstrated creative problem solving abilities.
• Ability to manage large data sets and use data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Experience creating and using database applications to support analysis.
• Experience researching energy policy related issues.
• Good organizational skills.

Additional Information

Please note that this role is one opening posted at two different levels: 4808 and 4809 (Associate).

At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package.

The pay range for this position is $76,500.00 – $127,200.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page – Why Work For Us (pse.com) .

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we’re building the Northwest’s energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at [email protected] or 425-462-3017.