Portfolio Intelligence and Optimization Analyst

• Gather and analyze operational data related to NCEMC’s electric portfolio using Microsoft Excel, Databricks/SQL, and other internal tools
• Leading tasks and coordinating with teams to deliver planning and portfolio optimization solutions
• Facilitate necessary contract obligations and market commitments for data, testing, and performance
• Utilize analytical tools and execute strategies to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Execute studies of upcoming new resources and modifications to existing resources
• Conduct simulations and scenario analyses to test the efficiency of optimization strategies under varying conditions.
• Employ risk management principles across the portfolio including fuel, congestion, and power market hedging
• Support NCEMC’s Brighter Future initiatives
• Work with internal and external groups both as a team member and a project leader
• Provide regular reports and visualizations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support data and information requirements for participation in the PJM RTO
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to enhance processes and decision-making.
• Monitor fuel and power market behavior for economic and operational opportunities
• Report on portfolio metrics and recommend improvement strategies to increase value
• Monitor and measure the performance of implemented optimization strategies to ensure they meet objectives.
• Coordinate with trading group and contribute to near-term optimization strategy for NCEMC generation, contract execution, and RTO participation
• Develop and support the implementation of optimization models for energy production and resource allocation to optimize the Cooperative’s portfolio
• Optimize and coordinate the implementation and dispatch of DR and DER resources

Analytical problem-solving knowledge and an understanding of optimization concepts are required. Understanding of energy markets, power purchase agreements, renewables, energy storage, modeling, and managing complex projects is strongly preferred.

5-10 years in business analytics, financial engineering, energy markets, trading, or electric utility portfolio optimization.

Bachelor’s degree is required. Degree in related field such as Engineering, Physics, Economics, Quantitative Finance, Business, Data Analytics, or other Business or Science field preferred. Experience with electric utilities, PJM RTO, energy services, DR/DER, trading, business intelligence tools, and electric cooperatives is strongly preferred.

The Portfolio Intelligence and Optimization Analyst will work in the Energy Portfolio group analyzing, implementing, and executing near-term strategies within the NCEMC portfolio. This position requires strong analytical ability and utilization of problem-solving skills to provide qualitative and quantitative backed solutions. This position involves data analytics, portfolio optimization, working with numerous internal and external teams, and extensive software and digital tools, to plan and optimize a complex portfolio of power supply resources.

• Financial analysis using Microsoft Excel, Databricks, PowerBI and other tools
• Able to be responsible for a project from start to finish
• Experience with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other products
• Analytical mindset with a desire to problem solve and optimize
• Able to be effective and decisive when addressing real-time issues
• Ability to work with diverse and numerous internal and external teams
• Strong communications skills with an emphasis on conveying concise conclusions verbally and visually
• Power Generation and Energy Storage near-term modeling and analytics
• Able to work in normal office conditions both remote and in-person
• Ability to prioritize and plan multiple projects while achieving firm milestones
• Knowledge and proficiency in Python, SQL, VBA or other analytical programming languages is preferred
• Experience with and knowledge of wholesale energy markets.
• Strong mathematical background, experience with qualitative finance, risk management and analysis
• Perform well both individually and within a team

Normal office conditions with occasional overtime and minimal travel. Work in a hybrid office environment which includes in office and remote work.