R1063365 Lead Analyst, Resource Planning

The Lead Analyst, Resource Planning is a senior-level position responsible for leading supply-side analytics and shaping resource strategies to support AES Utilities’ operational and regulatory objectives. This position plays a critical role in developing insights that inform key regulatory filings, including the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN), and Fuel Adjustment Clause (FAC) proceedings, while serving as a strategic advisor to internal stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:Lead production cost modeling and scenario analysis using tools such as Encompass to support major regulatory filings, including IRP, CPCN, FAC, and other proceedingsOversee and guide capacity expansion modeling, stochastic risk analysis, and long-term resource planning effortsTranslate complex modeling outputs into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadership and external stakeholdersServe as a primary interface with cross-functional partners (Commercial Operations, FP&A, Environmental Compliance, Asset Management) to align resource planning assumptions and strategiesProvide thought leadership on market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging resource technologies that impact planning assumptions and methodologiesMonitor and interpret developments within Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) markets and assess implications on AES Indiana’s resource strategyDrive continuous improvement of modeling methodologies, tools, and reporting processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and transparencyOversee the development, governance, and communication of key reports, including the Daily Position Report and other critical planning outputsSupport regulatory strategy by contributing to testimony development, discovery responses, and stakeholder engagementMentor and provide technical guidance to junior analysts, fostering analytical rigor and consistency across the teamQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics, finance, or other quantitative field required (advanced degree preferred)Significant experience in energy markets, resource planning, or utility analyticsDeep expertise in production cost modeling, capacity expansion modeling, and economic analysisStrong understanding of regulatory constructs and processes (e.g., IRP, CPCN, FAC)Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into strategic insightsProven ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leadership and external stakeholders, including regulatorsExperience with Encompass, Aurora and Plexos or similar production cost modeling tools strongly preferred