Analyst, Demand Side Management

Job Summary:

The primary function of this role is to support research, planning, analysis and reporting activities for LUMA Energy’s Business Transformation team, which is responsible for developing and delivering collaborative, cross-functional programs and initiatives to transform the utility in the areas of renewable energy, grid modernization, and distributed energy resources. 

Job Description:

• Work closely with program supervisors and managers to support the development and delivery of the Company’s energy efficiency and demand response programs.
• Conduct research and analysis of energy efficiency and demand response technologies and program design strategies.
• Prepare reports and analysis for use in developing program plans, and responding to regulatory and stakeholder requests.
• Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets used to calculate energy savings, track incentive payments, and forecast portfolio results.
• Participate in the evaluation of projects, equipment, and technologies to verify compliance with program requirements.
• Develop and maintain analytical tools for tracking program budgets, timelines, and participation to ensure accurate reporting on key performance indicators.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and collaborate across functional areas on change management initiatives to transform organizational systems and processes.
• Promote teamwork, a positive work environment, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Follow all policies and procedures.
• Perform major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Additional Job Description:

Education

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University or College.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in a branch of knowledge specific to the requirements of the position, from an accredited university or college.

Experience

Required:

• Two years of experience in activities related to the position.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, such as statistics, data analysis and data visualization.
• Strong organizational, time management and project planning skills to work independently in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to relay information in a clear, concise, and timely manner.
• Strong skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Preferred:

• Experience with programs such as Power BI, R, Python or other data management applications is an asset.
• General knowledge of electric utility business processes and the IT systems that support them.  
• Bilingual English/ Spanish

License/Certifications

• Valid driver's license

Travel Requirements

• Travels: Yes
• Percent of time: 30%
• Overnight required: Yes   

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
• Climb - Seldom
• Kneel - Seldom
• Grab - Seldom
• Bend - Seldom
• Lift/carry over - 10 - 30 LBS
• Vision - 20/20 Corrected
• Vision - Hearing
• Receive detailed information if spoken to

Working Conditions

• Wet or Humid - Seldom
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts - N/A
• Working near or on heavy machinery - N/A
• Working in high places - N/A
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - N/A
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - N/A
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - N/A
• Work with Electricity - N/A
• Work with explosives - N/A
• Work on or near a source of radiation - N/A
• Loud noise conditions (above 87dB)- N/A
• Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions- N/A

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is because of this that we offer equal employment opportunity to both our employees and candidates, while also striving for an environment that is free of any form of discrimination and harassment. We base our employment decision solely on the qualifications of the individual, their merits, and the present needs of the business.