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Alliant Energy · 2 days ago

Energy Market Analyst II

Madison, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $91K/yr

3+ years exp

Alliant Energy is a company focused on serving customers and building stronger communities in the energy sector. They are seeking an Energy Market Analyst II to perform data analysis in support of energy trading activities, manage pipeline scheduling, and drive strategies for storage optimization and transportation. The role involves complex analytics, influencing real-time decisions, and requires adaptability and curiosity.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyOil and Gas

Hiring Manager

Karishma Huddar

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

Qualification

PythonPowerBIExcelData AnalysisEnergy Market KnowledgeRegulatory ComplianceInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in business, marketing, engineering or related field

3 years of related experience

Working knowledge of an independent system operator energy market

Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., email, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management). Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and related analytical tools

Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Ability to setup, maintain and draw conclusions from large data sets

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment