Energy Innovation Senior Analyst | Data Center Strategy

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 Senior Analyst | Data Center Strategy helps development and execution of strategic initiatives related to serving power to data centers and other extra high load factor customers. Utilize regulated utility business acumen to drive change and policy improvements with the goal of protecting existing customers from cost/reliability risk potentially caused by large load customer growth. Ability to influence internal APS stakeholders without authority to achieve Data Center Strategy goals/initiatives. Ensure business unit decisions/policy align with corporate initiatives and data center strategy. Manage relationships of data center customers in coordination with Key Accounts, Customer Construction and other teams. Lead data center customers though contract negotiation and execution while staying in alignment with company business units. Track market/industry trends related to strategic/tariffs utilities are advancing to serve the data center industry. Track/develop/implement utility programs including energy efficiency, demand response, microgrids, on-site generation utilizing existing and new technology. Identifies, investigates and evaluates strategic business alliances that are in line with the organization's long-range goals. Evaluates and develops new market initiatives and analyzes business opportunities in both new and existing markets. Develops proposals, including feasibility studies, for new business opportunities. Identifies, analyzes and compares alternative opportunities for entering new markets and adopting new technologies. Monitors and reports on portfolio status and proactively addresses and resolves issues.

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

• Regulated utility business acumen.
• History of developing new strategies or programs.
• History of communicating at various levels of organizations including executives, public stakeholders
• Experience working with the strategy and business development teams to assess technology-driven business opportunities, and build business cases for handling of the most impactful technologies.
• Understanding of financial concepts and ability to model business scenarios.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to research initiatives and stay current with industry trends & developments.
• Strong presentation and writing skills and ability to convey complex/technical content in a coherent and compelling story for audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge Ability to establish relationships with multiple technology teams and provide subject-matter expertise and advice relevant to specific business needs.
  
  

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.