Energy Market Analyst II

Energy Market Analyst II page is loaded## Energy Market Analyst II locations:
Madison, WItime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 9 Days Agojob requisition :
JR-9128
** Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!
** At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities.  We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy.  When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between.  We want you to be safe, happy and healthy.  

That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.
** Job Summary
**** What you will do
*** Performs moderately complex data analysis in support of energy trading activities such as bulk power trading, trade capture operations, congestion hedging, fuel cost hedging, load bidding operations, outage schedule maintenance, fuel forecasting and variance analysis, generation offer operations, and electricity scheduling operations.
* Schedules gas on the interstate pipelines and monitors system demand to adjust supplies as necessary, including weekend and holiday coverage.
* Assists in managing nominations, confirmations, imbalances, and other related activities on various natural gas pipelines and storage facilities. Desired experience with any of the following pipelines:
Alliance, ANR, Guardian, NGPL, Northern Border and Northern Natural.
* Maintains a basic understanding of the business of a regulated electric utility, including details of fuel recovery rules in each applicable jurisdiction, Mid continent Independent System Operator (MISO) energy market rules and processes, market fundamentals and operational considerations, energy portfolios, and bulk power trading rules and processes.
* Supports established operational processes by documenting, troubleshooting, exploring, and implementing operational process improvements. Offers suggestions for and assists in improving processes and developing new forecasting tools.
* Provides clear, audience-appropriate written and verbal explanations of forecast components, market conditions, operational issues, and variance analysis.
* Ensures positions are appropriately reflected and balanced in the trade capture system. Conducts analysis and prepares information for back office and accounting groups to bill counter parties, create financial statements, and respond to moderately complex information requests.
* Assists in gathering information to respond to annual and supplement data requests or standard reports from regulatory agencies, e.g., state public service commission and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
* Tracks and interprets pipeline curtailments and operational issues using pipeline electronic bulletin boards (EBBs) or communicating with pipeline transportation representatives. Relay issues or concerns and advise the Trading team on potential impacts and alternative solutions. Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.
* Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.
** Education Requirements
*** Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in business, marketing, engineering or related field Preferred
** Required Experience
*** 3 years of related experience
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** Working knowledge of an independent system operator energy market preferred.
* Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., email, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management). Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and related analytical tools preferred.
* Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
* Ability to setup, maintain and draw conclusions from large data sets.
* Solid knowledge of analytical methods and analysis preferred.
* Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work…