Sr Load Research Data and Systems Analyst

This position is posted until filled.

Salary Grade: G05 Minimum Midpoint Maximum $94,831 - $128,022 - $161,213

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, plans, designs, and conducts research to aid in interpretation of economic relationships and aid in the solution of problems. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Disseminates substantial data regarding historical and projected electric demand and energy sales for the Company and individual customers both internally and externally Performs load research activities, including sample design and selection; data acquisition, management and reporting; statistical analyses, modeling, and reporting of data and results; loading and maintenance of new MV-90 and Lodestar software releases Identifies, researches, and recommends new software packages and techniques for Load Analysis Performs extensive and complex SAS analyses on a sometimes tight timeframe in support of regulatory, rate design and senior management requirements Evaluates the load and financial impacts of marketing and demand side management programs for electric system integrated resource planning, and reports to the NM Public Regulation Commission Directs studies, testifies, and provides support on load growth forecasts and on load research and program evaluation issues in regulatory proceedings in both New Mexico and Texas Provides support to Regulatory Policy and Planning teams, Integrated Resource Planning, Accounting, and other departments as needed on load research, load forecast, economic, and program evaluation issues Provides load forecast and load research support to the CFO organization in the development of its Quarterly Earnings Guidance materials, Annual Operating Plans, Long Range Plans and Integrated Resource Plans Assists in the creation of long-run forecasts of electric sales, customers, peak demands, and revenues including extensive data collection and analysis, statistical model building, and documentation Provides load and economic analyses for various departments in the Company, as needed COMPETENCIES: Strong analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of standard and generally accepted theories and practices in utility economics, forecasting, load research techniques, and statistical analyses Ability to recognize business-planning activities directly or indirectly concerned with load forecasting, load research or program evaluation issues and to participate in those activities where appropriate Ability to employ creative problem solving techniques covering a wide variety of topics both in and out of the immediate areas of responsibility In-depth knowledge and understanding of business and regulatory practices Broad knowledge of the regulated electric utility industry, including the environment, operations, systems, and data Requires advanced project management skills In-depth knowledge of computers and complex database and application software systems and of the databases created by these systems Knowledge of electric databases containing customer billing determinants Highly motivated team player with strong leadership skills, including the ability to focus the activities of a team to meet established objectives Ability to manage, plan, and organize several concurrent complex activities under severe time constraints Ability to maintain positive and productive working relationships with various individuals and groups Requires strong interpersonal skills often in high-pressure situations, as well as advanced listening, observation, analytical and organizational skills.