Senior Resource Specialist

About USTryfacta is a leading, nationally renowned Workforce Management Solution provider for private &public sector firms across the US. We specialize in Healthcare, IT, Business Support, and Professional & Craft/Light Industrial ecosystems. Founded in March 1996, we have a presence in all 50 States. Tryfacta has ranked number 1 as one of the fastest-growing companies by Inc. Magazine (Inc. 5000)!Tryfacta is certified by the Joint Commission for Healthcare Staffing Services & has numerous ISO Certifications that capture our commitment to continuous improvement.Job SummaryTryfacta is seeking a Senior Resource Specialist for our client in Los Angeles, CA 90012. This is a temporary contract assignment. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested, please Apply Now!Position Title: Senior Resource SpecialistLocation: Los Angeles, CA 90012Duration: 6 months, and the work schedule is hybridWork Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Monday through Friday, with alternating Fridays off.The Senior Resource Specialist will work in a very busy, team-oriented environment. In this role, the Senior Resource Specialist with Energy Risk Management experience will be responsible for identifying, measuring, and mitigating financial and operational risks within our wholesale energy portfolio. The Senior Resource Specialist will ensure that market volatility is managed within the organization's risk framework. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of energy commodity markets (Power, Natural Gas, Renewables) and the mathematical models used to price risk in a volatile environmentResponsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:Develop and implement the entire ETRM workflow, including the selection and implementation of an ETRM system.Maintain and update Energy Risk Management Policy, including all risk limits.Lead and manage Risk Oversight Committee meetings.Establish Risk, Net Cost, and exposure management (positions, valuation curves, mark-to-market) processes, settlements, and close (pricing, statement reconciliation) interfaces and integrations, and market and pricing data management.Quantitative Risk Modeling: (a) Calculate and report daily Value at Risk (VaR) and Mark-to-Market (MtM) valuation for the energy portfolio, including both physical and financial products. (b) Perform Monte Carlo simulations and stress tests to evaluate portfolio performance under extreme market conditions (e.g., weather events, infrastructure failure).Validate forward price curves.Develop and automate risk reporting dashboards for executive leadership and the Risk Oversight Committee, highlighting breaches and portfolio exposures.Middle Office & Governance: (a) Monitor trading activity to ensure compliance with the Risk Management Policy and authorized trading limits. (b) Analyze Basis Risk (locational price differences) and Shape Risk (timing of delivery) to ensure hedging strategies are effective. c Collaborate with the back office to resolve trade discrepancies and ensure data integrity within the ETRM (Energy Trading and Risk Management) system.Demonstrate willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed.Exercise sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes.Performs other related Accountant job duties as required.Job DutiesOversees all activities related to the area of expertise, including development and training, monitoring of project budgets and schedules, and oversight of staff and/or consultants to ensure that responsibilities are accomplished efficiently and that results meet all Metropolitan and external standards for quality, efficiency, productivity, technical integrity, risk mitigation, and compliance with applicable policies, rules, regulations, and laws.Serves as a project team member and/or team leader for major projects that may encompass substantial capital improvements; special local, regional, or state-wide task forces; and joint ventures with member agencies and other external entities to complete project plans and schedules successfully. Oversees the allocation of project resources to meet cost, risk, and efficiency standards.Oversees the creation and implementation of programs, including water transfer, planning, exchanges, water supply and demand management studies, ecosystem management, operations, engineering, groundwater and engineering geology, storage, demand management, water use efficiency, and urban and agricultural water use. Conducts economic, technical, financial, and legal analyses, as well as model forecasts and interpretation/presentation of results linked to these programs. Drafts and evaluates approval documents, environmental reviews, and other legal, regulatory, and technical materials for adherence to Metropolitan and external standards, guidelines, and objectives. Engages in negotiating program conditions to ensure dependable supplies on the most advantageous and cost-effective terms for Metropolitan.Prepares and administers contract agreements with specialized consultants to augment Metropolitan's knowledge in non-routine scientific matters. Seeks and applies for funding for projects through cost-share from external parties or public grants. Develops innovative and imaginative solutions to resolve disputes, including negotiating claims with contractors and suppliers.May lead or assist in the development of short- and long-term resource policies, strategies, procedures, and negotiations to increase Metropolitan's resource reliability through water transfer, environmental resource management and mitigation, exchanges, storage, engineering and operations, demand management programs, and groundwater studies to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory agency requirements.Analyzes state and federal legislation related to the area of expertise to develop alternative responses; advises management on ways to enhance the achievement of Metropolitan's strategic objectives.Serves as project lead and provides complex technical support to Metropolitan employees and to external representatives to ensure that actions taken by others comply with objectives, guidelines, and policies related to the area of expertise.Leads the development and maintenance of computer modeling and data analysis tools to conduct forecasting analyses, including pricing scenarios, financial forecasts, analyses of capital improvement options, demand management, and water use efficiency initiatives, and other related plans and objectives.May be required to make presentations at professional conferences, trade organizations, to the Board, agency managers, and other external entities to communicate Metropolitan activities in the area of responsibility.Performs other resource specialist-related duties as required.To be considered for this position, you should have: [Skills, Education, or Experience]The hiring manager is asking for someone who has a minimum of 10+years of energy industry experience in energy risk management.To be successful in this role, you'll need 6+ years of energy industry experience in an energy risk management role, and an M.S. or Ph.D. degree in a quantitative discipline (mathematics, quantitative finance, economics, statistics, or data science). Education and Experience: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in a related field, and eight years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in a related field, and six years of relevant experience.General Required Knowledge of: Public policy and government regulations, financial and budgeting practices and procedures; long-term planning water needs assessment; team building; relevant federal, state, and local laws; project management, contract administration; environmental regulations relevant to area of expertise; trends and emerging energy and water quality technologies; experimental design and methods development; water conservation programs; water resource policy interpretation and development; environmental resource permitting, management, mitigation and planning; groundwater treatment technology; water transfers and exchanges; water resources and hydrogeology; project, risk, and task management; groundwater quality.General Required Skills and Abilities to: Manage complex projects involving water transfer, exchange, environmental resource mitigation, permitting, and planning; Negotiate storage or environmental agreements with outside agencies and authorities; obtain permits; manage studies relating to groundwater characterization, management, impact assessment, protection and groundwater quality conditions, prepare detailed project plans and reports; conduct complex problem solving related to water resource and storage issues, prepare and deliver clear, concise, well-organized presentations to a wide variety of audiences having varying levels of technical knowledge; assist in negotiating with representatives of external agencies to secure and manage agreements having significant impact on the organization; conduct sensitive discussions and negotiations with external agency representatives; lead, mentor, display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments giving attention to detail with minimal supervision; encourage and facilitate cooperation, effectively present information to individuals or groups; organize and coordinate the work of others; communicate orally and in writing on administrative and technical topics; provide reliable customer service; be fiscally responsible; establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all levels within the organization and externally; and operate current office equipment including computers and supporting applications.Personable, Team Player, Flexible, Multitasking, and handles pressure well.Detail-oriented, Organized, Strong Written and Verbal Communication skills are a must.Local Candidates (Southern California)No Cal PERS membershipNo H1B candidatesPhysical demands/Working environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the job duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job duties.Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces, bending, carrying of light items such as paper, books, or small parts, driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.Work Environment: The work environment is primarily in an office setting involving everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, and residences or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals, etc. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. However, some of the time, field work may be outdoors and may involve moderate risks or discomfort. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as coats, boots, sunglasses, and gloves. May travel to various sites requiring an overnight stay.Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age