LCRA is searching for an Energy Analyst to join the Wholesale Planning & Analysis team. As part of this team, candidates will assist in financial, economic & statistical analysis relating to the ERCOT wholesale market in support of LCRA's current and future growth.You will be trusted to:Provides direct planning and analytical support for the development of electric power supply strategies, evaluation and analysis of generation assets and power purchase and sale contracts.• Performs quantitative analysis and modeling of economic and financial impacts of fuel and purchased power activities.• Performs advanced financial, economic and statistical analysis relating to wholesale market activities.• Analyzes power sales and purchase contracts and their potential benefits and risks to LCRA's wholesale portfolio.• Develops and maintains complex economic evaluation and cash flow simulation models for fuel supplies, power generation, purchased power and load costs.• Analyzes data from natural gas, coal and electrical power generation markets and formulates statistics to draw meaningful conclusions.• Assesses transactions for value, commodity and non-commodity risks, capital requirements, cash flows, physical optionality, and strategic benefits.• Manages complex contractual requirements for pricing, cost allocation, rates and reconciliation.• Provides complex analysis to enable contract strategies that help retain customers and positions LCRA to compete in de-regulated markets.• Advises management on short-term issues affecting LCRA's long-term electric generation resource outlook, rates and strategy.• Develops and deploys databases for research and information.• Ensures quality assurance and quality control of data and documentation.• Identifies and corrects errors in complex mathematical calculations performed by various software tools used.• Understands and implements complex ERCOT protocols related to ERCOT settlement, scheduling and dispute resolution.• Plans, compiles and analyzes budgets, develops financial projections and administers related budgetary programs and controls for wholesale power expenses and revenues.• Prepares variance report of actual financial results (monthly, quarterly and fiscal period) to comparable budget data by process/activity on a departmental and rate basis.You qualify with:Four or more years' experience in energy analytics or relevant experience. A degree(s) in business, economics, engineering, mathematics or a relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.You are a great fit with:- Bachelor's or higher degree in business, economics, engineering, mathematics or relevant field- Experience in VBA, Excel and other analytical tools- Strong quantitative and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy- Strong internal and external relationship skills- Strong written and verbal communication skillsYou gain:- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option- Life and disability insurance- Wellness program including wellness incentive- Extensive learning & development programsAnd more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.Equal Opportunity EmployerLCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or ******. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
