Job Description

Overview

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Responsibilities

Major Accountabilities - Business Analyst Senior

1. Conduct complex analysis of energy markets, system operations, resource evaluations, or other business or operational plans using advanced qualitative and quantitative techniques.
2. Develop and support presenting information to leaders and executives highlighting resource plan alternatives based on market trends and conditions, wholesale market changes or other analytical findings critical to the business.
3. Evaluate resource plans, market changes or other complex analyses requiring input from Legal, Regulatory, Resource Management, Fossil Generation, and/or Middle and Back Office.
4. May perform analysis to optimize generation outages timing, determine economic power transactions, and assist traders in developing cost-effective strategies that support system reliability.
5. Perform moderately complex quantitative analysis using production cost models to develop a comprehensive resource plan, support trading and the Fuels Department, implement the hedge plan or produce the corporate Fuel Budget.
6. Evaluate historic and forecasted market data to develop forecasts and analytical/models to support business unit performance plans and efforts.
7. Develop detailed and complex reports (e.g., Integrated Resource Plan) to support capital expenditures, major commitments and changes in operating strategy.
8. Perform economic and financial studies, including cash flow analyses and revenue requirements.
9. Provide technical and advanced quantitative methods in support of system operations, trading, middle office, and risk management.
10. Participate in projects to build cooperative teams that overcome barriers and drive results.
11. Maintain awareness of internal functions, stakeholders, regulators and technology trends; engage in industry forums to provide input for changes and impacts to APS.

Major Accountabilities - Business Consultant

1. Conduct advanced analysis of energy markets, system operations, or other business plans using advanced qualitative and quantitative techniques; train and support team members in less complex analysis.
2. Develop and present information to leaders and executives highlighting resource plan alternatives based on market trends and wholesale market changes or other analytical findings.
3. Lead teams in evaluating resource plans and complex analyses requiring input from multiple departments.
4. May perform analysis to optimize generation outages, determine economic power transactions, and assist traders in developing strategies for serving APS load obligations while maintaining reliability.
5. Oversee analysts in quantitative analyses using production cost models to develop resource plans and support trading and fuel procurement decisions.
6. Lead teams in evaluating historic and forecasted market data to develop forecasts and models to support performance plans.
7. Develop detailed reports (e.g., Integrated Resource Plan) to support initiatives and decision-making related to capital expenditures and operating strategy.
8. Perform economic and financial studies including cash flow, rates of return, and revenue requirements analyses.
9. Provide technical and advanced quantitative methods in support of system operations, trading, middle office, and risk management.
10. Provide leadership to build effective project teams and foster a cooperative culture that removes obstacles.
11. Influence strategic direction of planning efforts and coordinate project management across APS departments.
12. Maintain awareness of internal functions, stakeholders, regulators and technology trends; participate in industry forums to understand wholesale market impacts on APS.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BS/BA Degree in business, engineering, economics, finance, information technology, mathematics, physics or similar quantitative field
• Plus six (6) years related business experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience with demonstrated comparable knowledge and abilities.
• Knowledge of principles of economic unit commitment/dispatch, wholesale market operations and the functional and economic characteristics of Company power resources and the interconnected system is desired.
• Knowledge of natural gas markets including contracts and utilization within a power plant.
• Strong communication, presentation and writing skills.
• May be responsible for leading teams in evaluations and implementation of solutions.

Notes on Roles

• Business Analyst Senior and Business Consultant require similar foundational knowledge with progressive experience levels; responsibilities scale with role level.
• Working knowledge of natural gas markets and industry software/tools is desired.
• Must be able to lead teams and work with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of management.
• Proficient computer skills including industry-standard software for data analysis and reporting are desired as required by the position.

Hybrid and Location

Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both remotely and in person. Hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% in person at an APS or other location.

*Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees).

*Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an ergonomic setup.

*Role types are subject to change based on business need.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. APS maintains a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and equal opportunity in compliance with laws and regulations. See EEO information and posters as applicable. Drug-free workplace policy is in effect.

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