Energy Analyst, Data Settlement & Services

Job Requirements:

•    Data Management & Maintenance (~30% of time)
o    Thoroughly analyze and validate key customer metrics across multiple data management systems to ensure accuracy.
o    Work directly with processing and payables partners to address and resolve data integrity issues.
o    Facilitate one-off customer specific utility payables process and coordinate with internal departments.

•    Reporting (~20% of time)
o    Oversee, structure, and lead data analysis to inform insights and decision-making.
o    Type of reports include, but are not limited to cost and consumption, marked-to-market, budgets, unit cost, savings trackers, supplier summaries, missing invoices, etc. 

•    Invoice Audits & Rate Modeling (~30% of time)
o    Use technology to identify potential errors and/or anomalies and verify data entry accuracy.
o    When required, curate rate models for in-depth analysis.

•    Tariff Analysis (~10% of time)
o    Evaluate feasibility to switch to a more favorable utility rate schedule, identify incentives and uncover opportunities to opt-in or opt-out of various charges.

•    Natural Gas Operations Support (~10% of time)
o    Execute and manage daily/monthly nominations, confirmations, imbalances and other similar activities related to the purchase and sale of natural gas on various natural gas pipelines.
o    Gain and apply a thorough understanding of pipeline and Local Distribution Company (LDC) transportation contracts, balancing provisions, and nominate on the timely movement of natural gas appropriately based upon contract entitlements, receipt and delivery points, and capacity avoiding any overrun or other unforeseen incremental transportation charges.
o    Track and interpret pipeline curtailments, maintenance, and other operational issues to aide in the efficiency and reliability of transporting natural gas.
o    Communicate with pipeline representatives as needed and advise the Energy Advisor for the account on potential impacts and alternative solutions.
o    Communicate and collaborate daily with suppliers, customers and Energy Advisors regarding physical positions and the daily movement of natural gas.

•    Special Projects/ah-hoc tasks

Desired Background:

•    Bachelor’s Degree required (Business, Finance, Accounting, Sustainability or Engineering preferred)

•    3+ years of energy market experience at any of the following: end-user organization in an energy-procurement role, energy utility, energy supplier or energy consulting firm

•    Work experience in consultancy / professional services preferred

•    Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, PowerBI), and ability to perform data analysis in Microsoft Excel is required

Required Skills:

•    Familiarity with either the North American energy power or natural gas markets, or both 

•    Exceptional attention to detail

•    Motivated to continuously improve processes and tools

•    Results-oriented project management and organizational skills with a bias for action while managing multiple competing priorities and deadlines

•    Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interpret results, understand implications and communicate to clients, both internal and external

•    Strong time management skills including working with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines, advance initiatives or respond to and satisfy client requests and/or contracted services while maintaining accuracy

•    Ability to balance competing demands and priorities due to the nature of the role, while working independently and as a team

•    Consistent in being a positive influence in workplace (work ethic, attitude, treatment of coworkers/customers etc.)

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

Generous Paid Time Off (includes but not limited to Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty, Sick, Vacation, etc.)    
National Holiday Pay & Float Holidays    
401(k) Employer Matching    
Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision    
Paid Parental Leave (Short term disability and 6 weeks of paid parental leave unless superseded by any state-specific benefits.)  
Employer 100% Paid Life Insurance Benefits    
Employer 100% Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability    
Supplemental (Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits, Cancer/Critical Care, Hospitalization, Accident)    
Parent Company ESPP   
Education tuition or certification reimbursement program (from an accredited institution for college level and/or advance degree) 
Short Term Incentive (STI) Bonus Based on Performance Goals 
Hybrid or remote work schedule