Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Western Power Pool (WPP) is a non-profit organization that helps keep the lights on by ensuring power utilities in the West achieve maximum benefits from coordinated operations. They are seeking a Resource Adequacy Analyst to support the Western Resource Adequacy (WRAP) Forward Showing Program by analyzing data, reviewing compliance submissions, and working directly with WRAP Participants.
Responsibilities
- Review and validate WRAP Forward Showing submissions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Tariff and Business Practice Manual requirements
- Perform data validation and compliance analyses supporting capacity requirements, planning reserve margins, resource accreditation, and deliverability
- Review and validate transmission reservation data (e.g., OATI/OASIS) to support WRAP deliverability and compliance determinations
- Coordinate with WRAP participants and internal teams to clarify requirements, resolve data issues, and improve processes
- Prepare and communicate analytical results and reports for WRAP committees, leadership, and other stakeholders using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or other data analysis tools
Skills
- 3 – 5 years' experience in energy markets, resource adequacy, compliance, utility planning, settlements, or related analytical roles
- Foundational understanding of capacity planning, reliability metrics, and compliance frameworks
- Experience supporting analytical processes, data validation, and reporting activities
- Demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders and apply program rules or regulatory frameworks
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. business intelligence and data refinement)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Energy Systems, Business, or related field
- Experience with resource adequacy programs or forward showing processes
- Familiarity with WRAP, Western interconnection markets, or similar programs
- Experience with OATI tools (e.g., OASIS) and transmission service workflows
- Experience working with regulatory or tariff-driven programs
- Experience in energy industry nonprofit, ISO/RTO, or utility environments
- Exposure to front office, settlements, merchant transmission, or long-term resource planning
Benefits
- Employer-paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- PTO
- 11 paid holidays
- Company-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- 401k with 6% match
- Discretionary profit-sharing contribution, budgeted at 7% of salary
- Flexible working schedule
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