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Umatilla Electric Cooperative is headquartered in Hermiston, Oregon (population 18,000+), the largest and fastest-growing city in Eastern Oregon. Located seven miles south of the Columbia River, Lake Wallula and the McNary Dam, the Hermiston area has become a hub for logistics and data center activity. The area is 30 minutes south of the Tri-Cities in Washington, two-and-a-half hours south of Spokane, three hours east of Portland, and three-and-a-half hours northwest of Boise. Cost of living is lower than the national average. Blue Mountain Community College and Eastern Oregon University have branch facilities in Hermiston; Columbia Basin College and a branch campus of Washington State University are a 40-mile drive. Area activities are plentiful, and include golfing, boating, fishing, hunting, camping, hiking and snow skiing.

Type: Full-Time

Work location: Hermiston, Oregon (in-office) or Portland Metro area (remote), to be determined at time of hire.

Salary

$95,597-$117,572 DOQ (Target Hiring Range: $95,597-$104,461)

UEC Company Benefits & Perks:

4-10 Schedule (Friday's Off)

401(K) up to 11% Company Contribution

Pension Plan (100% Employer Sponsored)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits options

Competitive Wages

Vacation, Sick Leave and 11 paid holidays

Gym Membership Subsidy

Employer Sponsored Training

Various Opportunities for Fundraising and giving back to the community.

For information on the local area, please visit:https://hermistonchamber.com/

SUMMARY

This role is responsible for providing high-level support to the Power Supply department through energy accounting, reporting and data management. The Power Supply Analyst ensures regulatory compliance, analyzes and validates operational and financial data, and delivers insights to support planning. Collaborates with internal and external partners to maintain data accuracy, manage risk, and uphold strong standards of reporting integrity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may includeother duties as assigned.

• Performs energy accounting, energy reporting, and billing duties for the Power Supply department, including reconciliation of wholesale power and transmission settlement statements.
• Obtains, manages and submits data related to Oregon's environmental mandates, including the Renewable Portfolio Standard, greenhouse gas reporting and Clean Fuels Program.
• Maintains the power supply database and generates reports and analysis as directed.
• Analyzes data for accuracy and applies strategic problem solving to resolve issues.

JOB DUTIES may includeother duties as assigned.

• Collect, analyze, and validate meter reading data used in power billing and other related activities. Coordinate with internal and external partners to resolve discrepancies.
• Support power supply planning and risk management through data-driven insights.
• Conduct analysis to support power supply forecasting, planning and operational decision making, and report to management regarding financial and operational results.
• Provide analytical support to inform power procurement decisions in alignment with established risk metrics and limits.
• Monitor credit exposure and collateral requirements.
• Coordinate integration of metering, billing, and financial data for budgeting and monthly reconciliation.
• Produce detailed work products with a high degree of accuracy.
• Maintain data security, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures and stays current on applicable regulations, laws, standards, and best practices.
• Comply with established UEC safety and operating rules, procedures, and guidelines.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and foster a spirit of cooperation in the workplace.
• Conduct themselves in a manner that reflects well on UEC and contributes to harmonious relations with members and the general public.
• Respectfully take direction from leadership. Refer any situations outside their scope of service to their supervisor for direction.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY

This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Education:

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, mathematics, accounting, engineering or related quantitative discipline.

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) or more years demonstrated experience in power billing, finance, or data analysis in the electric utility or similar sector. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of total years of experience and/or education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of electric utility operations, particularly wholesale power markets in the Pacific Northwest.
• Experience with Bonneville Power Administration metering, monthly invoices and/or rate schedules.
• Advanced knowledge in analyzing and interpreting financial, numerical and statistical data.
• Experience with Python, R, Tableau, SQL, Power BI, or comparable analytics and visualization tools.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and document procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. This position requires the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and/or the Board of Directors as well as business partners.

MATH SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Has advanced specialized computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft 360 and Microsoft Excel. Must be adept at using various applications including database, spreadsheet, report writing, project management, graphics, word processing, presentation creation/editing, and communicate by e-mail.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

CERTIFICATES and LICENSES

A valid Driver's License is required for business travel.

This role will remain open until filled but may close early based on applicant interest. Early application is encouraged.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled