Liberty · 4 days ago
Lead Analyst, Risk (wildfire risk modeling)
Tahoe Vista, CA, US, 96148
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expAlgonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international utility focused on providing reliable energy and water solutions. The Lead Risk Analyst is responsible for advancing wildfire risk modeling capabilities, serving as the technical lead for the development and deployment of the wildfire risk model, and providing analytical insights to support strategic planning across various departments.
EnergyRecyclingRenewable EnergySustainabilityWaste ManagementWater
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, calibration, and continuous improvement of Liberty’s wildfire risk model
Conduct advanced analysis of vegetation, asset condition, environmental hazards, and fire behavior
Produce risk model outputs and documentation for CPUC filings, OEIS reviews, and regulatory audits
Build dashboards, automation tools, and data pipelines for operational risk insights
Serve as senior technical liaison to internal teams and external modeling consultants
Influence cross‑functional decision‑making by communicating complex technical concepts clearly
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
3+ years experience in data analytics, risk modeling, GIS, or wildfire science
Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, and GIS platforms
Strong technical writing and communication skills for regulatory audiences
Preferred
Experience with weather, fire behavior, and risk modeling tools preferred
Benefits
Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
401k Plan with matching
Share purchase/match plan
Leadership Development Program
Volunteer paid days off
Employee Assistance Program
Achievement fund
Free parking
Variety of Health & Wellness programs
Discount and Perks program
Company
Liberty
The services we provide directly affect and are essential to our customers’ quality of life and wellbeing.
1001-5000 employees
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