Analyst Climate & Sustainability CPS Energy : Texas Category: Analyst

Position Summary

Provides climate & sustainability services and solutions such as regulatory/legislative analysis on climate-related topics, reporting, and strategic planning by promoting sound stewardship and sustainable practices throughout the company. Applies theory and principles of climate & sustainability as the area evolves and supports data gathering and calculations for carbon. As a Climate & Sustainability Analyst, you will work closely with the Managing Principal & Sr Manager of Climate Strategy & Sustainability in partnership with other business units, to participate in the development and implementation of various strategies that help reduce the overall carbon footprint of the utility while still maintaining a focus on security, safety, reliability, affordability and resiliency.

• Analyzes federal, state, and local climate and sustainability-related regulations/legislation that impact CPS Energy in its planning and/or operations and develops options for meeting commitments/goals with impacted work areas.
• Prepares and submits Greenhouse Gas Inventory data to local agencies such as the City of San Antonio (CoSA).
• Gathers and prepares data from across the company for benchmarking purposes or for the various annual Sustainability/Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reports.
• Data collection, validation, analysis, and interpretation, according to applicable protocols with a gap analysis between current year and previous year measurement and peer analyses.
• Develops and manages relevant contracts for Department and user areas.
• Core responsibilities focus on operational/tactical and administrative aspects of the organization.
• Represents CPS Energy by responding to external partner agencies such as CoSA and SAWS as well as responding to inquiries from the public.
• Facilitates/coordinates meetings involving internal, external, and community stakeholders and management.
• Participates in community activities and events promoting positive customer relations.
• Manages climate & sustainability projects, and/or programs.
• Coordinates job assignments and responsibilities with team members, external stakeholders, and contractors.
• Provides input in developing environmental awareness conservation and sustainable strategies, ability to communicate the sustainability strategy of our company.
• Maintains current professional, technical, and regulatory knowledge through attendance at seminars and workshops and through the reading of industry publications/journals.
• Makes some recommendations and decisions and identifies alternative solutions that will have a moderate impact on the business.
• Must be aware and may provide input to area budget.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Applied fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of climate and sustainability policy and regulations; some evaluation, originality or ingenuity is required.

Important to this position are: analytical, project, and time management skills, collaboration, critical thinking, speaking & presenting, tech writing, active listening & learning, coordination, complex problem solving, quality judgment & decision making.

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

• Professional experience or a combination of professional and/or applicable operational experience supporting environmental or climate & sustainability projects that demonstrates the ability to carry out the tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description.
• Experience with sustainability program management, climate science, life cycle assessments, energy and sustainability policy, ESG, and net zero strategy.
• Ability to develop alternative solutions, prioritize, and complete work projects/assignments on schedule, and to achieve Department's goals/objectives with limited supervision.
• Ability to deal diplomatically with customers, employees, and all levels of management.
• Strong organizational skills, along with the ability to handle multiple and/or fluctuating priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Initiative to work independently or as a member of a team, coordinating with others to achieve desired results.

• Demonstrating Initiative
• Prioritizing and Organizing Work
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Communicates Effectively
• Evaluating and Implementing Ideas
• Serving Customers

Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physical Science, Environmental/Climate Science, or Master’s degree in related field from an accredited university.