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Puget Sound Energy, Inc Energy Resource Planning Acquisition Analyst in Clyde Hill, Washington
Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE'sResource Acquisitionteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopenEnergy Resource Planning Acquisition Analystposition! 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. Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety. Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations. 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 Graduate degreein 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