Supervisor Load Research and Forecasting
Job description
Minimum Pay Rate: $138,036.00
Maximum Pay Rate: $182,844.00
Posting Type: Open
The Revenue Strategy team is excited to announce the opening of the Supervisor of Load Research and Forecasting position. In this position, you will be responsible for leading a group of subject matter experts in load data and load forecasting. You will be hiring and coaching staff, coordinating work with consultants, providing leadership to your team, while collaborating and proactively engaging with other peers, managers, and directors across SMUD to gather inputs relevant to the load forecast and ensuring work is completed by the deadlines. You will lead, motivate, embrace the One SMUD approach, develop team members, allocate resources, coordinate trainings, and ensure results are delivered on time and organizational goals are communicated to the team and priorities are consistent with the enterprise strategy.
As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate the ability to collaborate, adaptability to take on new responsibilities as they arise to develop SMUD’s long-term system load and retail sales forecast by rate class, translate complex analytical work to simple to understand presentations and memos, and provide value to senior management and staff while keeping the bigger picture in view.
You will lead and be responsible for the development and completion of SMUD’s load forecasting scenarios including the modeling and integrating DERs, SMUD’s programs and creating forecasting outlooks in support of the 2030 Zero Carbon Plan. You will be providing presentations to staff, directors, executives, and the SMUD Board.
You are a confident and collaborative leader who can build relationships, drive change management, engage with key areas across SMUD, become the expert and single point of contact on all things load forecast, and play a highly visible role in SMUD’s 2030 Zero Carbon Plan. You will stay current in industry policies, regulatory frameworks, pricing structures and electricity market trends. You will be a key stakeholder and advisor as SMUD explores new technologies, programs and rates to address load management.
This position works closely with Pricing, Budget Office, Information Technology, Enterprise Strategy, supports SMUD’s public rate proceedings, including providing presentations to SMUD employees, and the SMUD Board.
This position is posted until is a sufficient number of qualified applications are received and may close any time after April 18th, 2023. For immediate consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Purpose
To plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of Load Research and Forecasting including conducting system load, class load, market research, program evaluation, and ad hoc research studies.
Nature and Scope
Leads in the development, implementation and managing of department goals, objectives, policies and priorities in partnership with the department management; selects, trains, mentors, motivates, evaluates and develops subordinate personnel and ensures that department strategic objectives and priorities are achieved and coordinated with other departments.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement department goals, objectives, policies, procedures and metrics.
- Plan, organize and direct work activities including load research, data collection and load/survey analysis.
- Organize, implement and direct operation activities, while maintaining a successful culture of compliance, employee engagement and safety.
- Direct, oversee and participate in the preparation of load profiles and energy, demand and customer forecasting for implementation of various pricing alternatives. Assigns work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
- Prepare the Load Research & Forecasting budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; administer the approved budget.
- Oversee local, state and federal regulatory compliance activities related to area of assignment.
- Performs related duties as required.
Required Education
BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university majoring in business, economics, engineering, mathematics/statistics or related field or equivalent experience.
Required Experience Qualifications
Seven (7+) or more years of progressively responsible relevant combined work experience in designing, evaluating, developing, or overseeing utility forecasts.
Knowledge Of
Fundamentals and practices of Load Research and Forecasting. Fundamentals and practices of resource planning and analysis. Pertinent local, State, Federal rules, regulations and laws. Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment. Fundamentals and practices of research analysis and management. Fundamentals and practices of budget development, implementation, and monitoring. Fundamentals and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Fundamentals and practices of work safety.
Skills To
Organize, implement and direct department operations/activities, while maintaining a successful culture of safety and compliance. On a continuous basis, analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports; know laws, regulations and codes; observe performance and evaluate staff; problem solve department related issues; remember various rules and procedures; and explain and interpret policy. Assess problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion. Interpret and apply SMUD and department policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Supervise, train and evaluate personnel. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Desirable Qualifications
- MA/MS degree in business, economics, engineering, mathematics/statistics or related field preferred.
- Robust electric utility leadership experience
Physical Requirements
Who We Are
As the nation's sixth-largest community-owned electric service provider, we're proud of our reputation as one of the best places to work in Sacramento. Our employees tell us in our engagement surveys they're "Happy, satisfied and engaged" which helps create a workplace that best serves our customers.
Sacramento was named as the 2nd happiest place to work in America by Forbes Magazine. Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the world-renowned Napa Valley are within easy driving distance of our locations.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
SMUD celebrates diversity, and inspires an inclusive culture based on trust and respect to create belonging and connection among our employees, customers, and communities. By working together, we are powering positive, equitable opportunities for all. We aspire to be a workplace where you can be yourself, achieve your best, and thrive together.
An example of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is when SMUD signed the California Equal Pay Pledge in 2020. This requires equal pay for employees who perform “substantially similar work,” when viewed as a composite of skill, effort, and responsibility at the time those employees started within that classification. As such, initial hiring salary range is not subject to negotiation and salaries will vary over time based on performance.
SMUD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications, merit, and business needs and interests.
Why Sacramento, California?
The capitol of California, Sacramento is the state's sixth-largest city, and the 35th largest in the U.S. Local universities include California State University, University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law, and the University of California, Davis and several competitive community colleges. The UC Davis Medical Center, a world-renowned research hospital, is one of more than a dozen hospitals and shared services centers in the Sacramento region. Part of the agriculturally-rich Central Valley, Sacramento is at the forefront of the farm-to-fork food movement. Northern California is home to some of the country's top technology companies, including Google and LinkedIn, and a multitude of startups in many industries. Sacramento is home to the NBA Kings, the River Cats (AAA baseball), the Republic FC (soccer) and the San Francisco Giants, NBA Warriors and NFL 49er's aren't far away. Sacramento offers an affluent liberal arts community with Broadway, Mondavi Center, Crocker Museum and summer musical theater to name a few.
Remote Work:
This position may be eligible for SMUD's remote work employee benefit, the schedule of which will be determined by the successful candidate and the Hiring Manager. SMUD takes pride in powering the Sacramento region community where we live and work. We value the strong working relationships we develop with our colleagues. Our approach to remote work will continue to evolve. Please be aware that should SMUD’s business needs change, emergencies occur, or various other reasons arise, you may be required to report onsite on a part-time or full-time basis.
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