Analyst Energy Portfolio Analytics 3

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Pay Grade

16* Deadline to Apply: February 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST

Position Summary

The Analyst Energy Portfolio Analytics position supports quantitative analysis functions for the Energy Portfolio Analytics (EPA) section of the Energy Supply & Market Operations (ESMO) department. The role takes direction from the Manager of Generation & New Tech Planning in the EPA group. The role requires research and analysis to support planning, budgeting, and decision-making for CPS Energy generation resources. Management of data and information and communication and presentation of analysis methodologies and results are required.

Tasks and Responsibilities

- Researches and provides cost and performance information for resource option modeling and decision support for all types of energy technologies such as solar, wind, gas, nuclear, energy storage, and other types of new and emerging technologies.

- Researches and provides cost and performance information for decision support of market operation transactions, including bilateral contracts, wholesale power contracts, power price forecasting, ISO settlement, and DA/RT transactions.

- Develops and manages long-range cost forecasts for energy resources, products, and other items related to resource planning.

- Researches market information and works with CPS Energy internal subject matter experts and consultants to support forecast developments.

- Stays abreast of key energy policies and regulations that may impact cost, planning and decision-making for generation resources.

- Provides analysis support on various type of projects such as new power plant projects, plant upgrade and retirement decisions and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) on solar, wind, energy storage and other types of resources.

- Coordinates with Metering, MV90, SCADA, and other areas as necessary to maintain official source records and business data repositories of current/new plant characteristics.

- Performs annual and periodic system testing for new plant implementations and/or upgrades as necessary.

- Develop and maintain models to support portfolio optimization, forecasting and analysis.

- Manages large data sets and extracts information for applications in various projects and processes.

- Utilizes computer-based business models, such as Excel, Aurora, Gen Trader, Tableau, Alteryx, and/or other tools to conduct analysis.

- Presents analysis methodologies and results to internal stakeholders, providing recommendations as needed.

- Performs other research and analysis as assigned.

- Performs tasks with occasional supervision and support from EPA Management and other senior team members.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Understanding of basic principles of electricity production, power plant operations, and electricity and fuel markets.

General knowledge of the CPS Energy Resource Portfolio and other Resources in the long-range plan or under consideration.

Knowledge of ERCOT Market principles and protocols.

Knowledge of Utility Principles.

Ability to work on cross-functional teams.

Experience in Microsoft Office Package, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation software, electronic mail and scheduling.

Advanced analytics experience.

Preferred Qualifications

- Master’s degree from an accredited university (eg. MBA, MSc)

- Experience with a full-spectrum energy management platform including deal capture, ISO operations, and settlement/billing

- Experience with market data & pricing platforms

- Knowledge and experience in energy production cost modeling and forecasting tools (eg. Aurora, GenTrader)

Competencies

Driving for Results

Communicates Effectively

Delivering High Quality Work

Evaluating and Implementing Ideas

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or related field from an accredited university. OR Critical analytical experience demonstrated in a similar position.

Required Certifications

Working Environment

The work environment includes extensive indoor work, computer usage, manual dexterity, talking on the phone and in-person, hearing, and performing repetitive motions.

Must have the ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, and other business-related events.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.