NiSource · 1 week ago

Operations Analyst

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$66K/yr - $99K/yr

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develop short and long-term supply plans using complex computer-based modeling software for local gas distribution and electric companies.

Make recommendations for daily balancing of demand and supply to ensure optimum daily dispatch of assets.

Provide accurate daily system forecasts and assess forecast model performance and accuracy.

Perform in-depth analyses to evaluate the portfolio of supply and capacity options.

Develop and perform ad hoc analysis and forecasting for various departments.

Provide projections of gas/energy unit and cost information for regulatory filings.

Oversee performance and adequacy of software systems containing critical supply management information.

Analyze data related to commodity price, weather, demand, purchases, pipeline rates, etc.

Perform reporting to support regulatory processes and compliance filings.

Support fulfillment of the company's capacity/energy needs outlined in its Integrated Resource Plan.

Perform other assigned duties.

Qualification

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Microsoft 365Microsoft ExcelPivot tablesMacro creationStatistical analysisHybrid working environmentSelf-directed leadershipInitiativeTeam-orientedPresentationVerbal communicationWritten communicationProblem-solvingTime managementCollaborationUtility Industry ExperienceDemand ResponseTradingState/Federal RegulationsProcess ImprovementSix SigmaProject ManagementSPSSSASPythonDatabase QueryingMicrosoft AccessSQLLeadership

Required

BS/BA in a quantitative discipline or equivalent experience

Must be self-directed, have strong leadership skills, initiative, and the ability to perform duties effectively in a team-oriented environment

Proven presentation skills, verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving, and time management skills

Possess an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 (particularly Microsoft Excel - pivot tables, macro creation, and statistical analysis)

Ability to collaborate in a hybrid working environment

Preferred

Master of Business Administration, Business Analytics, Accountancy, or equivalent business/data analytics graduate degree

Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in the utility industry specific to electric/natural gas markets, demand response, trading, and state/federal regulations

Demonstrated leadership skills

Experience with process improvement, Six Sigma, and/or project management

Experience with SPSS, SAS or Python, querying database information with Microsoft Access and SQL or similar products