Planning Analyst II

Note:

The salary range listed ($96,657 - $114,795) reflects the TARGET HIRING RANGE only and does not represent the full pay range for this position.

Central Arizona Project (CAP) is a 336-mile system that supplies Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona. More than 6 million people rely on this supply. CAP employs nearly 500 people who enjoy a team-oriented and safety-focused work culture. The close community of a small company is driven to help fulfill our extremely valuable mission.

• Competitive Salaries
• Arizona State Retirement System - Pension
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability
• 4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule
• Option for part-time remote work after successful 3-month onboarding
• Paid training & tuition reimbursement
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid vacation & sick time
• Wellness programs
• No benefits waiting period
• Relocation benefits
• Significant training and development opportunities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave

To research, analyze, and develop critical water resources data for CAP strategic planning activities and CAP resource policies; to implement CAP policies and strategies as required; to support other CAP departments and management in data acquisition and analysis; and to represent CAP before local, state, interstate, regulatory and federal agencies and water providers as required

Responsible for conducting modeling and analysis to identify risks and vulnerabilities to CAP’s Colorado River supply, proposing, developing and implementing programs and policies to address identified risks and vulnerabilities to the CAP water supply. Responsible for providing long-term planning, policy analysis and program implementation within CAP’s three-county service area. Analytical services support other CAP departments. Programs and policies include coordination and collaboration through intra-state, interstate and international engagement, which may require significant travel.

Staff represent CAWCD in working with stakeholders including negotiating with intra-state, interstate and international parties as well as providing technical analysis and recommendations to CAWCD leadership and the CAWCD Board of Directors.

Some of the duties include:

• Data Acquisition – Determines information needs. Conducts research efforts. Coordinates, acquires and maintains data from multiple sources into data management systems. Oversees maintenance of those systems. Translates data into useable formats for analysis and for use by staff and management.
• Analysis – Analyzes and interprets data, contracts, regulations, and statutes to solve CAP water resource problems requiring multiple disciplines. Analyzes water use patterns and develops profiles. Uses existing or devises new, innovative models and methodologies. Prepares and presents oral and written reports regarding issues of immediate or special concern.
• Policy/Program Development – Evaluates CAP resource scenarios, develops alternatives, and recommends effective strategies, policies and programs to achieve CAP strategic goals.
• Program Implementation – Implements specific CAP policies and programs as directed, working with other CAP departments and outside organizations.
• Support Services – Provides analytical support to staff and management on water resource issues, which may include supply and demand, delivery, recharge, recovery, water resource and infrastructure development, reuse, groundwater availability and costs, augmentation, population projections, demographic and economic statistics, regulatory compliance and modeling.…