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The Associate Analyst, Energy Supply will be a member of the Company’s wholesale power department which manages over $2 billion in annual electric power supply and Renewable Energy Credit (REC) purchases. This role will perform key tasks supporting electric power supply and REC procurements for customers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. This position will also assist in executing the ongoing strategy associated with the procurement of energy and environmental attributes under increasing clean energy and decarbonization targets instituted by the New England states as well as evaluate emerging market trends, policy initiatives, and disruptive technologies.

The applicant will join a fast paced, very collaborative work environment that is ideal for self-starters who enjoy intellectually challenging work.

Essential Functions: 

• Data management and technical analysis supporting the RFP process for procuring electric power supply and clean energy attributes.

• Model electric and gas systems to support department’s understanding of market impacts such as new generation deployments like battery storage.

• Develop economic models to support infrastructure projects.

• Model generation operations.

• Forecast rates and commodity costs.

• Develop databases that house department knowledge.

• Research, synthesize, and summarize new infrastructure technology.

• Administer power supply contracts, including regulatory compliance and monthly invoicing. 

• Work closely with regulatory, government affairs, and legal departments related to the administration of power supply and REC contracts.

• Track energy and REC prices in New England and provide relevant metrics and calculations to internal departments, such as accounting, treasury, and legal.

• Assist in the development of presentations for Eversource senior management and outside stakeholders.

• Support the process to sell Eversource’s Hydro Quebec Phase I/II Transmission Capacity Use Rights via a competitive RFP process.

• Support the Director and/or the Manager, Wholesale Electric Supply, in testimony and/or presentations to senior management and regulatory/state agencies on issues associated with energy strategy.

• Assist in tracking pending energy-related legislation and provide summaries used to develop corporate positions.

• Collaborate across multiple organizations to develop and implement plans in support of company’s strategic goals.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of wholesale electricity markets (energy, capacity, and ancillary services) operated by ISO-New England.

• Knowledge of the utility regulatory processes in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut—along with the role that utilities play in decarbonization targets established by these states.

• Awareness of conventional and renewable power generation technology costs and performance profiles.

• Knowledge of the electric system.

• Understanding of Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), Clean Energy Standards, and decarbonization targets in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut.

• Experience in contract administration and contract management.

• General knowledge of utility economics and finance.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, with a particular emphasis on Microsoft Excel and Power BI modeling and analytics.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work well within all levels of the enterprise.

• Expert ability to research and analyze data, determine relevant factors associated, and concisely summarize both key quantitative and qualitative implications for senior management in an efficient and accurate manner.

• Ability to communicate effectively with other Eversource departments on power supply issues.

• Ability to develop testimony and answer data requests for regulatory bodies.

• Ability to communicate effectively with legal staff regarding issues that require regulatory approval or could result from or lead to litigation.

• Exceptional project management skills.

• Ability to interact and develop relationships with external business partners.

• Experience in evaluating RFP bids leading to contracts.

• Experience understanding and interpreting complex power purchase agreements.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while leading various workstreams.

• Demonstrated high standard of professional technical competence related to the utility industry; energy markets, and general applicable regulatory regimes. 

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Knowledge of production modelling such as GE MAPS, GE PlanOS, GE MARS, or PLEXOS is a plus

• Knowledge of Python is a plus

• Knowledge of SQL and database systems is a plus

Education

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, actuarial or related discipline. A master’s degree in business administration, economics, is desirable.

Experience

• Three years of related experience.                        

Competencies:

Build trusting relationships

Manage and develop people

Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration

Lead change

Communicate strategic vision

Create an engaged workforce

Focus on the customer

Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits:

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:

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Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.  This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location. 

EEO Statement:

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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