Job Function:
The Senior/Principal Asset Management Analyst position reports to the Middle Office Operations department. This position works closely with stakeholders in Power Operations, Structuring and Origination, Risk Management and IT Power Operations to implement solutions to improve the business operations. Some responsibilities are, but not limited to; collaborate with internal and external partners on the integration and implementation of short and long-term contracts (after contract execution, pre-COD to pre-settlement, through the lifecycle of the transaction/deal including extensions and amendments).
Project management tasks with to include end to end involvement to ensure milestones are met, identify changes to processes that may be required as part of the contract implementation.
Provide/lead operational support, monitoring contract assets performance opportunities, project related activities, support contracts and settlements teams to facilitate disputes and perform end-to-end contract asset data validation, in collaboration with Power Operations, Structuring/Origination and the counterparty.
Researches and analyzes data to inform business decisions and contributes to departmental or overall corporate strategy and long-range planning.
Research trends, assimilates data and develops insights and recommendations.
Career Level Summary:
Requires in-depth utility and/or commodities knowledge and experience in a related field (contracts, risk management, plant, project management)
Bachelor's degree in finance, Management, Accounting, or related field or equivalent work experience
3+ years of similar work experience; 2+ years of experience in the renewable energy industry preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to organize and present ideas in a concise, credible, and professional manner to various stakeholder groups
Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve processes
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions
Works independently; receives minimal guidance
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Key Responsibilities:
Specialization-Typically specializes in project management or research and analysis but may perform work in both areas
Planning and Strategy- Provides data and analytics to support overall company strategy development. Makes strategy recommendations about adapting the strategy in response to changes in the business environment. Contributes to enterprise-wide metrics, ensuring they align to strategic objectives. Prioritizes resource-strategy projects, reconciling time, scope and budget.
Research and Analysis- In collaboration with business, regional and industry contacts, gathers data and analyzes information to support resource strategy development. Uses scenarios, models and simulations to support strategy and integration. Examines data and information, develops hypotheses and makes recommendations. Develops reports.
Project Management- Manages moderately complex projects in support of PGE's overall resource strategy. Defines scope of work and reconciles to budget. Defines deliverables and acceptance criteria. Develops and implements project plan. Collaborates with stakeholders and assigns work tasks. Monitors progress and ensures deliverables meet acceptance criteria. Adapts plan in response to changing environment. Identifies risks and recommends mitigation steps.
Requirement and Compliance- Ensures processes and deliverables meet regulatory requirements, SOX/ Audit and guidelines.
Process Management- Contributes to process improvements to better capture and reconcile tradeoffs between different supply, demand, energy and capacity resourcing options. Documents and updates written processes.
Vendor Management- Determines which tasks are suitable for outsourcing. Selects vendors and monitors vendor performance to agreed-upon service levels. May adapt service level agreements and work with vendors to resolve issues.
Negotiation and Representation- May contribute to negotiations with other utilities, energy companies or government agencies on bilateral or multilateral agreements. Performs research or analysis in support of negotiations.
Consultation: Recommends actions and provides consultation on new or revised resource strategies; provides solutions to complex resource planning issues. Reviews the work of project team members and provides coaching and feedback.
Qualifications:
Education- Requires a bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering or related financial or scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
Experience- Typically five or more years in utility or similar energy sector experience in the area(s) of engineering, power operations, economic forecasting, accounting, finance or regulatory affairs or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Competencies:
Functional Competencies-
Intermediate knowledge of energy supply and demand drivers and dynamics
Intermediate knowledge of laws and regulations around energy supply
Intermediate knowledge of resource strategy concepts and considerations to identify and evaluate potential opportunities for resource acquisition
Intermediate knowledge of analytical techniques and cost-modeling theory and practices
Intermediate knowledge of electric market modeling and forecasting tools
Intermediate knowledge of applicable statutes, policies, rules, regulations and code
Intermediate to expert level skills in systems and programs used in department
General Competencies-
Advanced project management skills
Intermediate negotiation skills
Intermediate analytical thinking skills
Intermediate business acumen
Intermediate decision-making skills
Intermediate enterprise/business awareness skills
Intermediate presentation/facilitation skills
Intermediate written/oral communication skills
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121 SW Salmon St
Portland
Oregon United States
www.portlandgeneral.com
