About OCPA:
OCPA is a dynamic, new agency, serving the public in the space of clean, and more affordable green energy. As a new Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) in California, phased electric service was launched in April 2022. Currently, the Authority serves over 177,000 customer accounts in Southern California Edison territory. We currently serve three member agencies (Buena Park, Fullerton, and Irvine). The City of Fountain Valley has joined OCPA with service to begin in 2026. More expansion throughout the region is to come. OCPA’s projected retail sales exceed 2,100 gigawatt-hours in 2025 and will increase with additional members. For more information, please visit our website at www.ocpower.org.
Application Process: Candidates should send a succinct cover letter and resume with a minimum of three professional references to recruitment@ocpower.org. Submissions will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled.
A first review of applications will occur April 23, 2025.
About the Position:
This role involves overseeing complex energy and capacity transactions, short, mid, and long-term portfolio design, integrated resource planning, hedging strategy, and strategically increasing renewable and greenhouse gas-free power resources over time. In addition, the candidate will coordinate OCPA’s power scheduling coordination and work with staff and advisors on power-related compliance filings and strategies.
This position reports to the Director of Power Resources and will provide support and day-to-day leadership to the power resources team. This position may in time provide formal supervision to team members, the Energy Contract and Compliance Analyst and the Risk Management Analyst.
OCPA currently utilizes a hybrid work schedule which includes three days per week in-office. A combination of hybrid and remote work may be possible for the Origination and Trading Manager.
Experience/Education:
Any combination demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, economics, mathematics, engineering or related field and at least five years of progressive experience in electric utility/CCA power procurement, renewable power procurement, or in a closely related field.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The successful candidate will possess varied knowledge, skills and abilities. The following are examples indicative of successful performance in this position:
- Knowledge and experience with technology platforms currently in industry use, i.e. Ascend, cQuant, Amperon, Itron, PCI Energy Solutions.
- Knowledge of effective strategies for mitigating market volatility.
- The ability to manage a portfolio of short, medium, and long-term energy contracts while developing utility-scale renewable energy projects and local distributed-generation.
- Advanced modeling capabilities to develop multiple scenarios with sensitivities to identify and mitigate energy portfolio risks.
- Knowledge of and experience with applicable professional and technical principles and practices.
- Federal and state rules and regulations pertaining to energy management, which may include experience with Electricity Generators or suppliers, California Independent System Operator (CAISO), California Public Utilities Commission, California Energy Commission.
- Contract experience in power purchase agreements and/or the Edison Electric Institute agreement, and short-term Western Systems Power Pool (WSSP) transactions.
- Knowledge of CAISO scheduling and settlements operations.
- Knowledge of renewable, green-house gas-free and conventional electricity supplies and strong energy market knowledge.
- Knowledge of and experience with California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulations for electric utilities, utility ratemaking, tariffs, and contracts.
- Principles and practices of effective supervision.
- Passion for contributing to the success of community choice aggregation in California.
Abilities:
- Maintain a strong work ethic, take initiative, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
- Demonstrate integrity, patience, tact, and courtesy at all times.
- Enjoy engaging with passionate internal and external stakeholders.
- Be detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ensure projects and reports are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Work independently with minimum supervision and as a team member.
- Exercise good judgment in handling multiple priorities to meet deadlines and open-ended tasks.
- Work accurately and swiftly under pressure.
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Have a high tolerance for uncertainty and know how to bring things to resolution.
- Work well within a diverse team.
- Resolve issues through research and negotiation
Salary is commensurate with experience. The salary range is $154,000 to $221,700 per year. OCPA offers a generous benefits package that includes:
- Individual, family, and domestic partner health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance coverage
- Retirement with employer matching (up to 4% of salary)
- Paid time off (PTO), ten paid holidays and two floating holidays
- Health and wellness reimbursement benefit
- Technology stipend
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) – health and dependent care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Please submit a resume, cover letter and three professional references to; recruitment@ocpower.org
