Risk Analyst (Sr. Power Analyst)

City of Seattle • Full-time • Seattle, Washington State, United States • $63 - $74 / hour • 3m ago

Position Description

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

As a Sr Power/Risk Analyst, you will play a critical role in various areas within our organization with several critical functions, going beyond routine tasks. Responsibilities include validating and analyzing energy meter data, monitoring market activities, contributing to post-strategy assessments, and supporting risk control and reporting efforts. Additionally, the role involves assisting with bilateral and ISO settlements and conducting ad-hoc analyses of market transactions.

This Sr. Power/Risk Analyst role includes performing in risk control and reporting, providing analytical insights that aid in identifying, understanding, and mitigating risks inherent in our portfolio. Further, you will be expected to lead in system enhancements/upgrades to our Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) platform, manage the meter data software system, data warehouse related projects, transaction and marketing initiatives, and creation and managing of reports on various platforms, ensuring that they continue to meet our needs efficiently and effectively.

You will be expected to contribute to diverse facets of risk management, demonstrating flexibility and a broad understanding of our risk landscape. Effective interpersonal skills and communication skills will be necessary for this role as you will be working with various stakeholders and workgroups.

Job Responsibilities

Here is more about what you’ll be doing:

Collect, clean, and validate data from various sources, including internal databases, external sources, and third-party vendors.
Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies, and provide insights to support business decisions.
Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to communicate key findings to stakeholders.
Collaborate with teammates & cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into data analysis tasks.
Conduct ad-hoc analysis and data mining to support business initiatives and projects.
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in data analysis and energy industry developments.
Maintain and Support webAccounting (system that hosts the meter data)
Assist in the development and implementation of data management policies and procedures to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security.
Provide back up to team members, when necessary, which includes learning other functional duties within the team.
Perform other assigned responsibilities, duties and projects as needed.

Qualifications

Education:

A bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics, Finance, Risk Management, Business, Information Management, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or another quantitative/scientific field is required.

Experience:

A minimum of three years' experience in an analytical role or in energy settlements, or equivalent experience. (Combinations of education, training, and experience in similar industries will be considered on an individual basis for equivalence and competency.)
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
Expertise and/or familiarity in one or more areas:
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages, including SQL, Python, R, or similar platforms.
- Knowledge or background in Risk Management, Finance, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics.

Additional Information

The full salary range for this position is $63.93 - $74.37per hour.

Application Process

Please submit the following with your online application:

A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement.
A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3 (Download PDF reader). A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020.Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.