Manager, Resource Planning

Responsible for the economic and decision support analysis in the areas of resource planning, environmental planning, and other strategic-level analysis as identified.

Oversees Integrated Resource planning process, including the modeling, stakeholder process, final plan and report, and any internal coordination required to meet IURC IRP rules. Other responsibilities include load forecasting, load research, and managing the utility revenue model to support regulatory filings and internal analysis.

An individual must have strong analytical ability and excellent problem-solving skills. Experience with discounted cash flow analysis, scenario analysis, and decision analysis are required. Experience with electric utility production cost modeling is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication is required.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversees the company’s Integrated Resource Planning process.

- Applies economic and decision analysis modeling to support key company decisions.

- Assesses the power market landscape, identifies market risks and opportunities, and integrates into economic planning models.

- Collaborates with environmental, regulatory, generation, and finance teams to develop economic analyses supporting key company decisions.

- Researches power industry trends and incorporates future risks and opportunities into planning and economic modeling.

- Communicates results clearly for internal decision-making.

- Develops written testimony and testifies before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission supporting company decisions.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, Accounting, from an accredited college/university.

- MBA or Master’s degree

- 10+ years of experience in similar positions - 5+ years of electric utility experience

- Strong computer skills and analytical skills, and a thorough understanding of the electric utility business and relevant power markets

- Knowledge of supply planning, environmental planning, and energy risk management

- Ability to manage, coach, and develop team members

- Excellent communication skills with ability to prepare and make clear and concise technical/business presentations

- Critical competencies include: business acumen, strategic agility, and problem solving