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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion. 

General Purpose

Conducts analysis through research, gathering and interpretation of data, development of alternatives and recommendations. Presents analysis and recommendations to management and may implement selected alternative. Analyses include, but are not limited to, valuations, cost/benefit analysis, trending/forecasting, financial analysis, budget analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities of this position include the following:

 

• Prepare accurate physical and financial power and natural gas position, mark-to-market, and other risk reports through strict adherence to established processes and controls.
• Perform, validate, and report upon daily updates of market and asset parameters and the resulting impacts to power and natural gas positions.
• Identify, investigate, resolve, and document errors, inconsistencies, or abnormalities in data on a daily basis to provide accurate positions to the front office.
• Complete special analyses which generally include collection and preparation of data, analyses using spreadsheets and other tools, and presentation and documentation of results.
• Understand PacifiCorp’s commodity portfolio and energy trading system and leverage knowledge to support all energy management and risk management activities.
• Design, operate, and maintain tools and procedures to improve data accuracy, validation, and reporting.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for mid office models and processes.

In addition to the above, Senior level responsibilities include:

• Lead the preparation of accurate physical and financial power and natural gas positions, mark-to-market, and other risk reports through strict adherence to established processes and controls.
• Lead the preparation of special analyses which generally include collection and preparation of data, analyses using spreadsheets and other tools, and presentation and documentation of results.
• Act as a subject matter expert and provide assistance to associate and mid-level analysts. 
• Lead the periodic review, documentation, and validation of all assumptions and calculations in models to ensure accurate internal and external financial and position reports.

Requirements for this position include the following:

 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of three years of related experience in a quantitative or analytical role.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office for preparation and communication of analyses, including experience with the creation, maintenance, and validation of Excel spreadsheets using lookup and reference logic, formatting, and pivot tables.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult and collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Ability to successfully complete and communicate multiple, concurrent assignments in a fast-paced working environment.
• Ability to work with all levels of an organization, including people with different styles and backgrounds.
• Ability to work productively both individually and as a member of a team.
• Motivated self-starter and problem solver with strong attention to detail.

 

In addition to the above, the Senior level requirements include:

• A minimum of five years of related experience in a quantitative or analytical role.
• Project management skills including project leadership, task identification, scheduling, resource management, and communication. 

Preferences

• Experience in energy, regulated utility, commodity trading, or risk management industries.
• Experience with Endur or other energy trading system.
• Experience with linear optimization models including IRM (iOpt), ABB (System Optimizer, PaR), Aurora, GRID, or other power and natural gas system optimization models.
• Proficiency in Visual Basic or other programming packages for automation of processes including preparation and loading of inputs and extraction and compilation of outputs.
• Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Engineering or a related field.

Additional Information

Req Id: 110485 
Company Code: PacifiCorp   
Primary Location: PORTLAND     
Department: Pacific Power 
Schedule:FT  
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $ 74,300 – $ 115,500  
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 12-15% of salary.   

Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US 

 

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.