Energy Innovation Analyst Sr (DSM Reporting)

Arizona Public Service generates clean, reliable and affordable energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity.

Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

Summary

The Energy Innovation Analyst, Sr. on the Customer to Grid Solutions Reporting & Analytics team is responsible for the analysis and reporting of various customer programs and technologies mainly involving the Demand Side Management (DSM) and Energy Efficiency (EE) programs. They compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports and assist in the development of regulatory progress reports for the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC). Also responsible for responding to a variety of data requests whether from internal or external stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities Include

• Complete various monthly, quarterly and annual reports related to DSM and EE programs and renewable generation / distributed generation.
• Assist with the completion of regulatory compliance reports for the ACC including the DSM Annual Progress Reports and Implementation Plans.
• Assist with managing the DSM budget and working with our finance team to understand each budget area.
• Support the DSM program managers by acting as primary point of contact for all data and reporting needs and providing consultative guidance in support of their individual program needs.
• Act as liaison between APS and external vendor to complete program measurement, evaluation and research (MER) as well as other special projects and analysis as assigned.
• Respond promptly to assigned data requests from internal and external stakeholders. Build and maintain various PowerBI reports for technologies and programs throughout C2GS.
• Act as backup and peer check work completed by peer analyst(s).
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors' degree in Engineering, Science, Information Technology or related field and 5 years of prior relevant experience in the technology, power and/or natural gas sectors with an understanding of regulatory, technical and business issues impacting the industry.
• In lieu of Bachelor's degree, High School/GED plus 9 years directly related experience in the technology, power and/or natural gas sectors with an understanding of regulatory, technical and business issues impacting the industry including renewables, distributed energy and grid technologies.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of one or more emerging energy technologies and related business models, such as solar, energy storage, electric vehicles, energy management software platforms etc.
• Experience collecting and analyzing data of medium to high complexity with multiple correlations and variables.
  
  

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge Or Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills, attention to detail and critical thinking a must
• History of working with and analyzing large datasets
• Ability to independently problem solve and make correlations between medium to complex datasets
• Ability to appropriately prioritize competing demands
• Excellent collaboration and communications skills
• Strong focus on high level of customer service and communication to the business areas C2GS supports
• PowerBI and SQL experience a plus
  
  

Major Accountabilities

• Manage standard Energy Innovation related projects, both directly and through collaboration with other internal and external groups through effective research, data and trend analysis.
• Research and understand relevant technology trends and emerging business models, including early stage developments.
• Prepare regular business updates on industry trends, emerging technologies and technology-enabled business models, focusing on the potential opportunities and threats for the Company.
• Develop analytical and technical capabilities and expertise in areas including: distributed generation, energy storage and smart grid technologies, regulatory and policy issues.
• Work closely with other business unit teams to assess technology-driven business opportunities, and build business cases for handling of the most impactful technologies
• Provide support and expertise in forecasting the business impacts of emerging technologies, and ensure these perspectives are factored into business case development.
• Effectively interface and resolve project issues with departmental staff, other departments, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders to meet project requirements.
• Maintain and foster business relationships with business units and vendors, participating in negotiations and evaluations to identify potential issues and risks.
• Participate, as Company representative in various forums, committees and working groups dealing with various Energy Innovation technical, policy and regulatory issues.
• Demonstrates a continuous learning mindset and knowledge of pilot and proof of concept goals and processes. Able to contribute to the construction of a POC plan and test platform.
  
  

Key Level Differentiators

• Has working knowledge and experience in own discipline
• Continues to build knowledge of the organization, processes and customers.
• Performs a range of mainly straightforward assignments.
• Uses prescribed guidelines or policies to analyze and resolve problems.
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.