Tucson Electric Power provides safe, reliable electric service to approximately 414,000 customers in Southern Arizona. Although our company has been in business for more than 120 years, we continue to look for innovative ways of providing value, comfort, convenience and security to our customers every day. We're evaluating cutting-edge energy technologies, reshaping our energy portfolio and expanding our renewable power and energy-efficiency programs. While our line of work can be challenging, it can also be rewarding. Our team of dedicated professionals values engagement, enthusiasm, innovation and collaboration.
In return, TEP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match, a company-sponsored pension plan, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.
We are currently seeking a talented individual for the position of Forecasting Analyst, Associate, I, ll. The successful candidate will perform studies regarding the Company's customer base, retail gas and electric sales, load characteristics and utility economics. Develops customer, sales and load forecasts for TEP, UNS Electric, and UNS Gas. Generate annual, monthly and hourly sales and load projections, which may include system wide or class-based forecasts. Maintains and updates economic, demographic and corporate data required in the planning and forecasting process. Supports the financial, corporate planning and regulatory processes. Perform various margin and variance analysis to validate forecast and explain deviations to management. Position-Related Responsibilities
Position-Related Responsibilities:
- Performs analytical studies regarding the Company's customer base, sales and load characteristics.
- Develops annual and monthly system wide econometric forecasts of the Company's retail electric and natural gas customers, demand and energy sales. Develops statistical and /or econometric models to determine the impact of variables such as economic growth, population, weather, competition, and pricing on the retail demand and sales of electricity and natural gas throughout the UNS system.
- Applies knowledge of economic principle, statistics and econometrics to develop the forecast.
- Prepares or assists in the preparation of other financial and statistical exhibits, reports and studies, such as fuel forecasts, demand and energy forecasts, test metering analysis, etc.
- Develops, updates and maintains a database of all relevant customer class demand and energy load data.
- Understands the Company strategy, marketing goals, and product development efforts.
- Establishes regular communications with Supply Side Planning, Pricing and Finance Departments to effectively support financial, regulatory and pricing issues.
- Develops a full understanding of gas and electric customer load characteristics.
- Provide variance and margin analysis support for management.
- This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.
Forecasting Analyst I: Responsible for individual projects under the direct supervision of the Supervisor or a more senior Analyst
Forecasting Analyst II: Responsible for individual projects with guidance as required from the Supervisor or a more senior Analyst
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
(Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.)
Associate Level
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED. Demonstrated analytical skills. Demonstrated leadership and innovative skills. Demonstrated skill in use of personal computer applications including Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with SAS helpful.
Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of two years towards a BS/BA degree in finance, accounting, economics, applied mathematics or business. 1 year relevant experience in the utility industry, or working towards a BS/BA and 3 years experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal. Superior project management skills including ability to multitask, prioritize, set and meet deadlines, work independently, and perform tasks with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
Level I
Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications of Associate Level.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, applied mathematics or business. 1 year relevant experience in the utility industry with exhibited technical competence, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Level II
Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of basic financial analysis is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Two years of relevant experience in the utility industry with exhibited technical competence, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
**This position may close at any time**
Tucson Electric Power (TEP)
1 S Church Ave - Ste 100
Tucson
Arizona United States
www.tep.com
