Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing analysis to determine cost effective utility rate structures for client accounts, In addition, this individual will track utility rate changes and review new accounts, to ensure they are set up properly on a cost competitive rate structure with the utility. The Energy Analyst works collaboratively with the Account Managers to drive optimum value and minimize risks for each customer providing data and analytical support within. Responsibilities include but are not limited to managing data and preparing reports; interfacing with internal data team and procurement managers, external clients and vendors; collecting and analyzing energy usage, rate information and billing data; and developing and producing analytical reports to support the achievement of customer deliverables. The ideal candidate will be highly capable of performing complex analysis to create, improve and maintain current spreadsheets, and to maintain data in databases.

Essential Responsibility Time Commitment

70%: Rate and Tariff Analysis/Optimization

20%: Contract management, rate verification and account enrollment

10%: Support Account Management and Energy Supply & Risk Management to ensure accurate account set up

Results Expectations

Self-motivated and proactive efforts to provide rate and tariff analysis and contract maintenance. Consistent, independent research of rate changes and calculations of utilities throughout North America.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge – Basic understanding of energy terms such as demand, usage, and load factor. Strong analytical ability is highly desirable
Thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite including Access and Outlook; experience with SQL is desirable, but not required
Experience with Excel, manipulating large amounts of data, and developing complex formulas
Customer Influence – Some analysis and timely and thoughtful responses to current and potential clients
Communication – Good communication skills required to effectively answer customer’s questions.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Minimum Associate’s Degree required -- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Two years energy analysis experience, or equivalent
Strong math skills with essential Excel experience (incl: Pivot Tables, Data Integration, Data Tables and Sets, etc.)

Working Conditions

General office environment

Average minimum of 40 hours per week with frequent deadlines

Self-directed work with some projects

General Statement:

The duties listed are position-specific and are not set forth for the purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a position title or those to be assigned and performed temporarily outside a team member’s normal line of work.

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