Sr Analyst - Policy Integration Forecasting

About This Role

Conduct analytical and forecasting work related to Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) like solar and battery storage. Assess policy scenarios and their impact on electric, gas, and steam volume and peak forecasts for budgeting, rate cases, and long-term plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical and forecasting work related to Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) such as battery energy storage systems, solar photovoltaics, and combined heat & power, employing innovative techniques to assess and model their impact on distribution systems.
• Develop short- and long-term load modifier peak and volume forecasts for Electric and Gas Forecasting for CECONY and ORU.
• Interface with Customer Energy Solutions, Energy Policy & Regulatory Affairs, Strategic Planning, Energy Efficiency, and other internal departments to ensure consistent assumptions and inputs in load modifiers and emerging energy policy.
• Track developments of major local, state, and federal energy & environmental policy initiatives and translate their impact into short- and long-term forecasts.
• Develop spreadsheets, reports, regulatory filings, and testimony in support of rate cases, budgets, capital projects, regulatory proceedings, and other forecasts.
• Perform ad-hoc studies, forecasts, assessments, and make recommendations in a timely manner as needed by internal and external customers.
• Attend NYISO, NYSERDA, PSC, AGA, EPRI, and FERC conferences and meetings to obtain first-hand information pertaining to energy policy, forecasting, and outlooks.
• Develop and deliver presentations to Company leadership on forecasts delivered and other work performed.
• Learn new systems and technological tools as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of full-time analytical or engineering or project management or related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Python with a demonstrated interest in gaining programming skills.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Engineering, Energy Management, Mathematics, or related fields or Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Economics, Engineering or related fields
• 2+ years of full-time energy/utility or related work experience with a Master's degree, or 3+ years with a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of full-time analytical, engineering, or project management experience.

Nice to Have

• Working knowledge of utility or energy system/services.
• Knowledge of SQL, Excel VBA, or other relevant programming skills.
• Knowledge of statistics, econometrics and/or forecasting techniques.
• Knowledge of Distributed Energy Resources, namely solar photovoltaics, battery energy storage, and combined heat and power.

Skills

* Required skills