Associate Vice President,Power Supply Job Cumming area,Georgia USA,Finance & Banking

Sawnee EMC is seeking an Associate Vice President, Power Supply to support the Vice President, Power Supply in the development, evaluation, and execution of the cooperative’s power supply strategy. This role is responsible for supporting key initiatives related to load forecasting, resource planning, wholesale power cost analysis, contract evaluation, and long‑range portfolio strategy. The position will also contribute to the assessment of power purchase opportunities, market options, renewable and demand‑side resources, and emerging large‑load requirements, while providing analytical support for executive decision‑making and member‑focused outcomes.

Requires: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field is required; advanced degree preferred, with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility power supply, financial analysis, resource planning, rate support, commodity markets, or related areas.

PURPOSE

Assists the Vice President, Power Supply in the development, evaluation, and implementation of the cooperative’s power supply strategy, including load forecasting, power resource planning, wholesale power cost planning, contract analysis, and long‑range portfolio evaluation.

Assists the Vice President, Power Supply in developing, interpreting, and application of complex financial, analytical, and operational concepts to support reliable, affordable, and financially sustainable power supply decisions for the cooperative and its members.

Aids in evaluating power purchase arrangements, market opportunities, renewable and demand‑side options, and emerging large‑load requirements while supporting executive decision‑making and member‑focused outcomes.

Demonstrates an awareness that the job exists to effectively serve each SEMC member and, at every opportunity, to increase member and public understanding and support of SEMC.

DEMANDS

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field is required; advanced degree preferred, with a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in electric utility power supply, financial analysis, resource planning, rate support, commodity markets, or related areas.

Demonstrated experience in load forecasting, power supply planning, contract evaluation, budgeting, variance analysis, and the development of financial or production cost models used to support strategic decisions.

REQUIREMENTS

Advanced knowledge of power supply planning, wholesale power cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and utility business principles.

High level of competency and proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, and the ability to develop and maintain complex spreadsheets, models, databases, presentations, and analytical reports.

Ability to manage frequent deadline pressures, multiple changing priorities, frequent interruptions, and complex cross‑functional issues while maintaining a high level of accuracy and sound judgment.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability, including the ability to define problems, collect and evaluate data, perform scenario and sensitivity analysis, and develop practical, unbiased recommendations.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, explain technical and financial matters clearly, and communicate effectively with leadership, employees, members, vendors, regulators, and professional advisors.

Knowledge of wholesale energy markets, power purchase arrangements, load forecasting practices, resource adequacy considerations, and utility rate and cost allocation concepts is preferred.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish controlling factors, interpret technical and financial information, and develop valid conclusions and recommendations for complex business, regulatory, and market issues.

Requires attendance at external meetings, industry events, and occasional overnight travel.

A valid driver’s license is required.

Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.

Flexible work hours, including evenings, weekends, on‑call…