Senior Planning & Strategy Analyst

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.We're hiring for a position open to both Strategy & Planning Analyst and Senior Strategy & Planning Analyst level candidates. The level will be determined based on the successful applicant's qualifications, experience, and demonstrated skills during the interview process.You will have the unique opportunity to conduct data and technical analysis that directly informs PGE's resource planning and corporate strategy decisions. You will evaluate resource needs to meet forecasted loads, perform technical and economic analysis using simulation models, and contribute to the development of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) that shapes PGE's sustainable energy future. Your work will help identify the optimal mix of resources that support corporate objectives while meeting regulatory requirements. You'll participate in simulation exercises to evaluate the cost and risk of different portfolio scenarios and contribute to the formulation of long-term resource strategies. This role puts you at the intersection of energy innovation and strategic planning, allowing you to help shape the future of renewable energy in the Pacific Northwest while tackling complex challenges in the rapidly evolving utility landscape.RESPONSIBILITIESStrategy & Planning Analyst (Intermediate)Specialization: Typically specializes in integrated resource planning, strategic analytics or commercial analytics but may perform work in more than one area of specialization. Resource Planning: Participates in evaluation of resource needs to meet forecasted loads and load patterns and supports technical and economic analysis of resource options using simulation models to evaluate and identify the mix of resources that support corporate objectives and meet applicable regulatory rules and guidelines. Participates in simulation exercises and assists in evaluating the cost and risk of different portfolio scenarios; participates in the formulation of long-term resource strategies. Assists in identifying possible improvements to analytical and evaluation approaches to better capture and understand the trade-offs between different supply, demand, energy and capacity resource options. Provides routine analyses for individual resource and project investment decisions. Tracks status of new generation projects and resource options in the Pacific Northwest. Prepare Plans and Reports: Performs discrete analytical assignments in support of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), resource action plans and other technical and administrative reports and recommendations. Prepares graphic displays for use in presentation of study results and recommendations. Corporate Strategy: Conducts analysis to identify, quantify or otherwise support long-term PGE strategic objectives. Conducts analysis to support the identification of near-term targets consistent with PGE's long-term strategic objectives. Commercial Evaluation and Support: Provides analyses for individual resource and project investment decisions and commercial activities. Participates in the implementation of procurement processes to evaluate and select new supply and demand-side alternatives to meet the resource requirements identified in the IRP. Senior Strategy & Planning Analyst (Senior)Specialization: Typically specializes in integrated resource planning, strategic analytics or commercial analytics but may perform work in more than one area of specialization. Resource Planning: Evaluates resource needs to meet forecasted loads and load patterns; performs technical and economic analysis of resource options using simulation models to evaluate and identify the mix of resources that support corporate objectives and meet applicable regulatory rules and guidelines. Uses simulation models to evaluate the cost and risk of multiple portfolio scenarios; contributes to the formulation of long-term resource strategies. Recommends improvements to analytical and evaluation approaches to better capture and understand the trade-offs between different supply, demand, energy and capacity resource options. Provides complex analyses for individual resource and project investment decisions. Tracks status of new generation projects and resource options in the Pacific Northwest. Prepare Plans and Reports: Contributes technical analyses to the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), resource action plans and other technical and administrative reports and recommendations. Ensures personal technical work product meets all analytical and procedural requirements, including Oregon Public Utilities Commission (OPUC) and other state and federal requirements. Prepares graphic displays for use in presentation of study results and recommendations. Corporate Strategy: Conducts analysis to identify, quantify or otherwise support long-term PGE strategic objectives. Conducts analysis to support the identification of near-term targets consistent with PGE's long-term strategic objectives. Commercial Evaluation and Support: Provides complex analyses for individual resource and project investment decisions and commercial activities. Contributes to the development and implementation of procurement processes to evaluate and select new supply and demand- side alternatives to meet the resource requirements identified in the IRP. QUALIFICATIONSStrategy & Planning Analyst (Intermediate)EducationRequires a bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering or related financial or scientific discipline or equivalent experience. ExperienceTypically two or more years in utility or similar energy sector experience in the area(s) of engineering, power operations, economic forecasting, accounting, finance or regulatory affairs or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Senior Strategy & Planning Analyst (Senior)EducationRequires a bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering or related financial or scientific discipline or equivalent experience. ExperienceTypically five or more years in utility or similar energy sector experience in the area(s) of engineering, power operations, economic forecasting, accounting, finance or regulatory affairs or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certifications, Licenses and TrainingFunctional CompetenciesPGE and western U.S loads, generation, state Renewable Portfolio Standard targets and transmission linksFundamental electricity supply and demand drivers, energy market dynamics and risk and valuation techniques for evaluating resource alternativesResource strategy concepts and considerations to identify and evaluate potential opportunities for resource acquisitionAnalytical techniques and cost-modeling theory and practicesElectric market modeling and forecasting toolsApplicable statutes, policies, rules, regulations and codesDatabase applicationsProgramming languages used in departmentGeneral CompetenciesAnalytical thinking skillsBusiness acumenDecision-making skillsEnterprise/business awareness skillsInfluence skillsPresentation/facilitation skillsWritten/oral communication skillsPHYSICAL, COGNITIVE DEMANDS AND SCHEDULE/ATTENDANCECognitive DemandsAbility to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasksAbility to follow accuracy standardsAbility to follow through on decision-making tasksAbility to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environmentAbility to communicate and problem solve when under stressAbility to respond and adapt to frequent changeAbility to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedbackAbility to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvementAbility to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasksAbility to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organizationDemonstrates sound memoryAbility to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasksSchedule/AttendanceAbility to work long hoursAbility to work a variable scheduleAbility to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weatherAbility to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendancePhysical CapabilitiesDoes the job require a valid driver's license? - NoDriving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)EnvironmentOffice environment – hybrid – 3 days in officeActual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. 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