The Lansing Board of Water & Light has an opening for a Senior Analyst, Energy Strategy, located in Lansing, MI.
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary Range: $80,600. - $97,500.
The role of Senior Analyst, Energy Strategy is part of a team conducting energy planning activities. The department is responsible for forecasting, integrated resource planning, procurement, research, and internal support related to energy strategy. The department maintains the BWL’s Production Cost Model and Capacity Expansion model for electric generation planning. Reports to the Manager of Strategy & Planning.
Essential Functions:
- Forecasts electric retail sales and peak load for short- and long-term requirements.
- Collects data and maintains Production Cost Model for electric generation studies.
- Provides wholesale sales and revenue, generation, fuel, purchased power, and emissions forecast to internal stakeholders.
- Collects data and maintains Capacity Expansion Model for integrated resource plans and other long-term electric studies.
- Facilitates integrated resource planning process, including gathering input from internal and external stakeholders.
- Conducts studies and analyses of the electric resource portfolio.
- Oversees Request for Proposal processes for energy resources.
- Partners with finance, legal, and operations to negotiate, execute, and maintain energy purchases, including Power Purchase Agreements.
- Supports internal partners with expertise in energy markets, strategy, and analysis to aid decision-making.
- Develops consistent internal reporting related to energy forecasts and actual results, including P&L statements for production facilities.
- Provides input into Master Planning activities related to electric supply and demand resources.
- Research and reports on new technologies, industry news and trends, and other regulatory or policy news related to energy planning to assist decision-making.
- Prepares and presents formal reports to internal and external stakeholders.
- Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules.
- Predictable and reliable attendance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Why Should You Apply?
- Competitive salary, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
- Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance program.
- Retirement programs including 401a (100% company paid up to 13% of base salary), 457 match up to $2,500 per year, retiree medical.
- Voluntary benefits including supplemental and dependent life insurance, vision, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, HOPE loan.
About BWL:
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
