NPPD Resource Planning Coordinator
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Resource Planning Coordinator located at Columbus General Office in Columbus, Nebraska. Position closes May 12 at 11:59 pm CT.
This position will report to the Resource Planning and Risk Manager.
Position Summary
Resource Planning Coordinator
The incumbent provides the overall coordination of and technical development for a variety of analytical projects associated with load forecasting and resource planning. These projects will include developing spreadsheet-based data models and software-based models and analyses to complete projects in load forecasting and econometric modeling, integrated resource planning, production cost modeling and utilization, risk management analysis, economic business case analysis, and decision support for asset management, market operations, and strategic issues important to NPPD.
Education, Training and Experience
Resource Planning Coordinator
Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, mathematics, applied analytics, or related quantitatively rigorous field is required. The incumbent has the technical background to perform electric load forecasting, resource planning, risk analysis, or economic analysis.
Experience from college courses or work in programming (e.g., Visual Basic, R, SAS) for developing and using analytical models with Excel and other computer-based tools which can be used for forecasting, planning and risk analysis is required.
Licenses and/or Certifications
None
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Resource Planning Coordinator
- Performs risk and decision analysis methodologies into analyses as appropriate and as directed by others.
- Assist in the gathering, preparation, and structuring of data from a variety of sources as inputs to models, analyses, and simulations.
- Extract, calculate, and assess the results of models, analyses, and simulations. Assist in the preparation and presentation of the results as appropriate.
- Supports overall technical development for and analysis of projects.
- Supports processes that optimize NPPD’s capital resources.
- Support analytical assistance in the development of native load demand, energy, and revenue forecasts as directed by others.
- Support analytical assistance in the development of production and Integrated Resource Planning models as directed by others.
- Support NPPD’s planning activities in the Southwest Power Pool as directed by others.
- Support strategic analysis work.
- Accountable for other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
- Customer Focus
- Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion
- Integrity/Excellence
- Public Service/Environmental Stewardship
- Safety
Salary Information
Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.
Resource Planning Coordinator
- Pay Grade - 12 (Monthly)
- Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $6,105.00 - $8,140.00
The Resource Planning Coordinator position is a career path advancement position within the Resource Planning Department and is based on business need. The incumbent must obtain 3 years of experience, at a minimum, and demonstrated ability to take on next level job duties as the Senior Resource Planning Coordinator to advance.
Travel Required
Up to 25% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.
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