Term Trader - Clean Energy

Closes: April 28, 2025
Starting Range: $125,183 to $165,243
Full Range: $125,183 to $205,301

Job Description
This position ensures that the company continues to maintain and increase the value from the portfolio of Clean Energy program instruments and attributes resulting from electric/gas operations (all electric generating assets) and services in the current and emerging clean energy instrument marketplace. Individuals in this position are expected to prudently analyze the acquisition, procurement, and economic optimization of clean energy instruments/attributes to meet current and future clean energy regulatory and legal requirements while also assuring resource adequacy in the short to intermediate-market trading term. Incumbents will also develop and implement plans, processes, and structured transactions for the purpose of optimizing the value of clean energy instruments/attributes. Incumbents will need to keep apprised of changing clean energy agendas, impact of equity in various areas within Avista’s service territory, and other regulatory components which may impact acquisition.

• Monitor and manage Avista’s dynamic Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), Climate Commitment Act (CCA) allowances, Climate Protection Program (CCI) instruments and clean gas portfolio including strategy planning, transacting, and ensuring accurate reporting.

• Optimize Avista’s portfolio of clean energy instruments/attributes by planning and developing a coordinated strategy considering generation resources and compliance obligations. Develop and execute strategic purchases and sales with market participants and clean energy marketplaces to secure appropriate volumes.

• Conduct trades of clean energy instruments as necessary within Avista’s trading guidelines and risk management policies which include financial and physical products. Document all transactions. Collaborate with real-time trading staff, resource planning, environmental, accounting, finance, and other internal teams to ensure adherence with various programs.

• Develop and implement a strategic plan that maximizes the value of the corporation’s resources within the Risk Management Policy guidelines. Utilizes existing market activities and structures to enable asset optimization strategies, products, and value-added services.

• Coordinate with internal Avista staff to prepare and submit required reports for verification and with regulatory agencies.  Stay updated on potential changes in environmental regulations and assess their impact on Avista ‘s wholesale operations.

• Develop procedures, processes, and analytical tools necessary for energy supply resource budgeting, key business variance reporting for management, assessment, and reporting of changes in physical and financial positions to management and changes business risk related to portfolio management. Incumbents effectively communicate with management and regulatory commissions regarding the operation and use of such technical tools.

   

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or Economics or equivalent required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of directly related marketing and energy trading experience representing an in-depth knowledge of the utility and/or energy business.
• Demonstrated significant knowledge of electric/gas power markets, products and services, wholesale customer needs, and WECC transmission grid.
• An in-depth understanding of the impacts of environmental products around hedging and trading activities is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated advanced mathematics and analytical skills to comprehend, interpret, and inform trading decisions.
• Effective and flexible written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to lead and motivate others to achieve objectives through influence.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered. 

Hybrid work options are available for this role. The successful candidate will be required to work at our Spokane, Washington headquarters at least 3 days per week including Mondays and Tuesdays with an additional day determined by the employee and manager. 

To Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employee’s various levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".

Benefits
At Avista, we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical, mental, and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive, internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program, the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation, four distinct seasons, and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.

Pre-employment screening requirements 
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review. 

Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.

Salary : $125,183 - $165,243