Resource Planning Coordinator OR Sr. Resource Planning Coordinator OR Load Forecasting Team Leader

Location:

Columbus, NE, US, 68602-0499

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Resource Planning Coordinator OR Sr. Resource Planning Coordinator OR Load Forecasting Team Leader located at Columbus General Office in Columbus , Nebraska. Position closes May 12 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

This position will report to the Resource Planning and Risk Manager.

Pay Grade

12

14

15

Position Summary

Resource Planning Coordinator

The incumbent provides the overall coordination of and technical development for a variety of analytical projects associated with load forecasting and resource planning. These projects will include developing spreadsheet-based data models and software-based models and analyses to complete projects in load forecasting and econometric modeling, integrated resource planning, production cost modeling and utilization, risk management analysis, economic business case analysis, and decision support for asset management, market operations, and strategic issues important to NPPD.

Senior Resource Planning Coordinator

The incumbent provides the overall coordination of and technical development for a variety of analytical projects associated with load forecasting and resource planning. These projects will include developing spreadsheet-based data models and software-based models and analyses to complete projects in load forecasting and econometric modeling, integrated resource planning, production cost modeling and utilization, risk management analysis, economic business case analysis, and decision support for asset management, market operations, and strategic issues important to NPPD.

Load Forecasting Team Lead

The incumbent is responsible for overall technical creation, project management, and project team leadership of load and revenue forecasting projects. This involves conceptualizing, developing, deploying, and analyzing complex econometric models and time series forecasting techniques over time periods ranging from one (1) to thirty (30) or more years in support of financial planning/budgeting and resource planning functions. Incumbent provides the critical analysis, evaluation, and delivery of results of load and revenue forecasting studies to both internal and external stakeholders including regulatory entities, as well as NPPD’s wholesale and retail customers as required.

Education, Training and Experience

Resource Planning Coordinator

Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, mathematics, applied analytics, or related quantitatively rigorous field is required. The incumbent has the technical background to perform electric load forecasting, resource planning, risk analysis, or economic analysis.

Experience from college courses or work in programming (e.g., Visual Basic, R, SAS) for developing and using analytical models with Ecel and other computer-based tools which can be used for forecasting, planning and risk analysis is required.

Senior Resource Planning Coordinator

Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, mathematics, applied analytics, or related quantitatively rigorous field is required. Graduate degree in engineering, finance, economics, or business is preferred.

Three years’ experience in programming (e.g., Visual Basic, SQL, R, SAS) for developing and using analytical models with Excel and other computer-based tools which can be used for forecasting, planning, and risk analysis and demonstrated electric load forecasting, resource planning, risk analysis, or economic analysis experience or equivalent experience is required.

Load Forecasting Team Lead

Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, data science, applied analytics, economics, engineering or related quantitatively rigorous field plus seven (7) years of relevant energy industry experience required with three years’ experience in programming (e.g., Visual Basic, SQL, R, SAS) for developing and using analytical models with Excel and other computer-based tools which can be used for forecasting, planning, and risk analysis is required. Advanced data wrangling or SQL skills preferred.

OR Master’s degree or higher and five (5) years of relevant energy industry experience with three years’ experience in programming (e.g., Visual Basic, SQL, R, SAS) for developing and using analytical models with Excel and other computer-based tools which can be used for forecasting, planning, and risk analysis is required. Advanced data wrangling or SQL skills preferred. Demonstrated experience with econometric or statistical forecasting or modelling required. Expertise in statistical programming software such as SAS, Python, R required. Advanced data wrangling or SQL skills strongly preferred.

Licenses and/or Certifications

None

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Resource Planning Coordinator

Performs risk and decision analysis methodologies into analyses as appropriate and as directed by others.

Assist in the gathering, preparation, and structuring of data from a variety of sources as inputs to models, analyses, and simulations.

Extract, calculate, and assess the results of models, analyses, and simulations. Assist in the preparation and presentation of the results as appropriate.

Supports overall technical development for and analysis of projects.

Supports processes that optimize NPPD’s capital resources.

Support analytical assistance in the development of native load demand, energy, and revenue forecasts as directed by others.

Support analytical assistance in the development of production and Integrated Resource Planning models as directed by others.

Support NPPD’s planning activities in the Southwest Power Pool as directed by others.

Support strategic analysis work.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (Continued)

Senior Resource Planning Coordinator

Incorporate risk and decision analysis methodologies into analyses as appropriate. Gather, prepare, and structure data from a variety of sources as inputs to models, analyses, and simulations.

Extract, calculate, and assess the results of models, analyses, and simulations. Prepare and present the results as appropriate.

Provide overall technical development for and analysis of projects. Coordinate and support processes that optimize NPPD’s capital resources.

Provide analytical assistance in the development of native load demand, energy, and revenue forecasts. Provide analytical assistance in the development of production and Integrated Resource Planning models. Support NPPD’s planning activities in the Southwest Power Pool. Support strategic analysis work.

Load Forecasting Team Lead

Lead the development of long-term Electric Load Forecasts at the system level using econometric regression, time series, and machine learning models as appropriate. Perform additional analysis relating to the forecast as necessary.

Lead the development of medium-term monthly load and revenue forecasts at the wholesale customer distributor level using appropriate econometric time series modeling techniques. Lead the development of medium-term monthly end-use customer class energy and revenue forecasts for NPPD’s Retail business unit.

Ensure the above forecasts properly account for distributed energy resources and new technologies and policies (e.g., energy efficiency, demand response, electrification of heat, PV, EV, etc.). Use data from NPPD’s wholesale and retail billing systems, including monthly and hourly data, to perform analyses in support of load and revenue studies including: QLG thresholds, summer demand waiver program, monthly unbilled revenue estimates, and other stakeholder requests.

Conduct and perform exploratory analysis of large complex data sets to derive insights and inform future actions including end-use customer surveys for residential and irrigation customers. Lead collaboration with and support internal stakeholders from diverse areas such as Pricing & Rates, Retail, Financial Management, Resource Planning, Economic Development, Energy Marketing, Sustainable Energy to ensure deliverables meet their needs. Serve as the subject matter expert for applicable NERC standards including the preparation of RSAWs and participation in periodic audits if necessary.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Customer Focus

Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion

Integrity/Excellence

Public Service/Environmental Stewardship

Safety

Salary Information - Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.

Resource Planning Coordinator

Pay Grade - 12

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $6,105.00 - $8,140.00

The Resource Planning Coordinator position is a career path advancement position within the Resource Planning Department and is based on business need. The incumbent must obtain 3 years of experience, at a minimum, and demonstrated ability to take on next level job duties as the Senior Resource Planning Coordinator to advance.

Senior Resource Planning Coordinator

Pay Grade - 14

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $7,746.00 - $10,586.00

Load Forecasting Team Lead

Pay Grade - 15

Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $8,888.00 - $12,148.00

Position placement is basedon incumbent experience, knowledge, and qualifications for the respective position.

Travel Required: Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.

Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.

Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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