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Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

Forecast load requirements, design day analysis, and provide backup for commercial supply activity, including physical purchasing and executing financial transactions related to company hedging requirements.

Pay Range: This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.
Analyst: $72,900 - $109,250 
Senior Analyst: $86,700 - $130,050 

Reporting Relationship: Gas Supply Senior Manager

Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas or Council Bluffs, Iowa

Essential Functions:
    Updating all load projections (Annual, Monthly and possibly daily) for all Black Hills Gas LDC's.
    Update formal plan filings as necessary.
    Responsible for design day studies.
    Utilizes regression analysis and other analytical tools to determine appropriate levels of firm entitlement and gas supply requirements for each pipeline and operating regions.
    Conducts analysis on scheduled load to actual load.
    Responsible for monthly (daily on occasion as instructed) and seasonal design day studies. This will specifically include utilizing regression analysis (and other analytical tools) to best determine the appropriate levels of firm entitlement and monthly, seasonal and daily gas supply requirements for each pipeline and operating region.
    Work with Regulatory Affairs staff in communication with state commissions regarding design days, firm entitlement levels and regression analysis. This will include responsibility to appropriately respond to data requests, presentation material, analytical support, etc.
    Responsible for all Gas Supply regions.
    Conduct post-mortem analysis on scheduled load to actual load. Research any variations and suggest updates to pipeline service contracts.
    Develops and recommends continued refinement of system support related to forecasting and design day studies.
    Participate in and/or lead special projects in Gas Supply including review, and integration if necessary of load forecast for any acquisitions.
    Serve as the lead contact for weather data.
    Produce various weather-related reports and their impact on system load.
    Develop or support development of presentations for Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, PUC and customer meetings.
Additional Responsibilities:
    Regularly use spreadsheets, database and word processing software, and periodically learn new programs.
    Deals with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
    Excellent communication skills, both personal and electronic; must maintain a high level of professionalism; must possess a very high level of verbal skills and be able to listen carefully.
    Maintains a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
    May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed.
    May be required to carry a company provided cell phone and be available to respond during working hours. May also be required to respond during non-working hours, especially related to company emergencies.
What Is Required:
Analyst:
    Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
    Minimum of 3 years of experience with statistical and data analysis and modeling with emphasis in linear regression required.
    This role will be required to travel up to 10% of the time.
Senior Analyst: 
    Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
    Minimum of 5 years of experience with statistical and data analysis and modeling with emphasis in linear regression required.
    This role will be required to travel up to 10% of the time.
What Is Desired:
    Self-starter with demonstrated problem solving ability.
    Gas Day modeling.
    State regulatory tariffs.
    Familiarity with Endur preferred.
    Sound understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
    PowerBI
    Planning, organization, problem solving and analytical skills are important.
    Ability to write and communicate effectively.
    Team Player.
    Positive attitude.
    Deals with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
    Detail oriented.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package!  Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), critical illness, accident & group hospital insurance, pet insurance, an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.  If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at [email protected]. 

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.  If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit  careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.