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Alliant Energy · 2 months ago

Energy Market Analyst II

Madison, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $91K/yr

3+ years exp

Alliant Energy is a leader in the energy sector, dedicated to powering communities and advancing energy solutions. The Energy Market Analyst II will focus on data analysis related to energy trading and pipeline scheduling, while also driving strategies for optimizing storage and transportation. This role offers the opportunity to influence real-time decisions and contribute to the company's growth in cleaner energy solutions.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyOil and Gas

Responsibilities

Performs moderately complex data analysis in support of energy trading activities such as bulk power trading, trade capture operations, congestion hedging, fuel cost hedging, load bidding operations, outage schedule maintenance, fuel forecasting and variance analysis, generation offer operations, and electricity scheduling operations

Schedules gas on the interstate pipelines and monitors system demand to adjust supplies as necessary, including weekend and holiday coverage

Assists in managing nominations, confirmations, imbalances, and other related activities on various natural gas pipelines and storage facilities. Desired experience with any of the following pipelines: Alliance, ANR, Guardian, NGPL, Northern Border and Northern Natural

Maintains a basic understanding of the business of a regulated electric utility, including details of fuel recovery rules in each applicable jurisdiction, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) energy market rules and processes, market fundamentals and operational considerations, energy portfolios, and bulk power trading rules and processes

Supports established operational processes by documenting, troubleshooting, exploring, and implementing operational process improvements. Offers suggestions for and assists in improving processes and developing new forecasting tools

Provides clear, audience-appropriate written and verbal explanations of forecast components, market conditions, operational issues, and variance analysis

Ensures positions are appropriately reflected and balanced in the trade capture system. Conducts analysis and prepares information for back office and accounting groups to bill counterparties, create financial statements, and respond to moderately complex information requests

Assists in gathering information to respond to annual and supplement data requests or standard reports from regulatory agencies, e.g., state public service commission and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Tracks and interprets pipeline curtailments and operational issues using pipeline electronic bulletin boards (EBBs) or communicating with pipeline transportation representatives. Relay issues or concerns and advise the Trading team on potential impacts and alternative solutions. Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities

Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities