Power Resources Analyst

Applicants must submit an RCEA Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire responses to RCEA, 633 3rd Street, Eureka CA 95501. Attn: Power Resources Analyst, Position #296. Incomplete application packages are subject to immediate disqualification.

Applications and full description are available at: https://redwoodenergy.org/employment/

Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) is seeking a full-time program Analyst to support our Community Choice Energy (CCE) team and energy procurement functions. Under the supervision of the Power Resources Director, the Analyst will focus on providing technical support to both the wholesale (power procurement from local and regional sources) and retail (power sales for local end use) operations within our CCE program. The primary duties of the Analyst on the CCE team include assisting in data collection, organization, analysis, and reporting related to CCE program operations.

Activities may include:

-Develop organizational structures for data management, scheduling, and completion of recurring tasks related to the CCE program

-Assist in the development and use of custom data analysis tools to perform electric rate comparisons and to support customer decision-making on CCE program participation

-Track purchases and sales of electric power, renewable energy certificates, resource adequacy, congestion revenue rights, and related products

-Assist in the preparation of statutorily required compliance reports for state and federal agencies

-Track enrollment rates and other program metrics over time

-Organize and archive data provided by consultants and contractors, power producers, the California Independent System Operator, and other program partners

-Support CCE key account representatives in responding to requests for utility data and other information from key customers

-Perform quantitative analysis related to development of new CCE program offerings

-Plan and set agendas for recurring and one-time meetings; take and distribute meeting minutes

-Prepare documents for presentation to RCEA’s Board of Directors or for posting on the RCEA website

-Assist with customer electric rate-setting processes

-Assist in the preparation and distribution of printed and electronic customer communications

-Respond to data requests from regulators, utility partners, and industry associations

-Assist staff in transferring sensitive customer and agency data while maintaining data security protocols

-Engage with college and university faculty, students, and researchers performing analyses and projects aligned with RCEA’s strategic goals

Work Schedule and Benefits:

This position is a non-exempt full-time assignment, scheduled for 40 hours per week. This position will perform most of their work at RCEA’s annex office location in Eureka, CA. Office hours are 8 am-5 pm Monday through Friday.

All full-time positions enjoy RCEA’s benefit package which includes employer paid medical, dental, vision insurance (RCEA pays the full premium for single coverage, with 50% share for 2-party and families), employer sponsored EAP and $25,000 Life Insurance, paid vacation (starting at 15 days/year), sick leave (8 hours/month), 15 annual paid holidays, $4,000 401(a) Employer contribution with up to 7% employee match, and 457(b) deferred compensation plan.