Power Resources Analyst

POWER RESOURCES SYSTEM ANALYST

THE POSITION:

Reporting to the Vice President of Power Resources, the Power Resources System Analyst will:

1. Collaborate with, perform business and system analysis for, and provide assistance to Power Resources and Access department staff regarding use of technology, tools, and processes to fulfill NHEC and departments goals, objectives, reporting, compliance, and risk management needs.
2. Design, code, test, debug, implement, and maintain power resources systems and applications that process effectively and efficiently, resulting in accurate data and configuration control to better serve the needs of NHEC and its members.
3. Assist with the forecasting and build-out of requirements and resources models, data management systems, and business processes and suggest and implement methods to implement or modify such processes for better efficiency, accuracy and risk management.
4. Prepare requirements and system design documentation, test plans, release notes, user documentation, and provide training to Division staff on models, data management, reporting and related systems.
5. Maintain a working knowledge of the use and design of Power Resources and Access third party report and report designs such as ISO-New England (ISO-NE) Market Information Server (MIS) reports and maintain familiarity with ISO-NE market participant settlement processes.

THE PERSON:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or Accounting required.  An advanced degree is desirable.  Additional special training in computer programming, application development, power supply, utility regulation, transmission, electrical engineering, financial management and ratemaking is also desirable.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a progressively responsible position preferred plus three years of utility experience.  Experience with business and system analysis and application and system development is required Experience with analytical modeling, forecasting, power procurement and regulatory matters is desired.
• Should possess an in-depth conceptual and working knowledge of utility practices and regulations as required by the state and federal agencies. Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing information on power supply topics such as revenue requirements, rates, forecasting and analysis.  Must be able to analyze financial and energy data and develop detailed plans and forecasts.  Must be capable of meeting established NHEC goals through development and implementation of department practices, and procedures.
• Strong business and system analysis skills required. Proficiency in computer programming with C#, Json Scripting and Web Services using a Microsoft Visual Studio environment for application development. Proficient in database development and maintenance skills with Microsoft SQL Server.  Proficient in Excel including use of pivot tables, statistical analysis and visual basic programming.
• Must have good working knowledge of power supply, transmission resources, renewable energy and utility state and federal regulation. Knowledgeable of rate and cost of service analysis and utility accounting principles is desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normal office conditions, occasional overtime may be required.  Limited travel required in the performance of work responsibilities and representing NHEC at various professional and association meetings.
• Assistance with power restoration efforts is required of all employees. It may be required during regular business hours that employees will be assigned functions to support power restoration and for some employees that may be different from their normal duties. In addition, such assistance may require working nights, weekends and holidays which may involve considerable extra hours. To meet this working condition, all employees are required to provide a personal phone number where they may be reached after hours. This number will only be used for internal purposes.

 NHEC offers excellent starting pay, a full package of health, dental and vision benefits as well as a 401K and a pension plan as well as a hybrid work schedule.

 NHEC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer